How to play the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Closed Beta

About the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Closed Beta

When does the FC Closed Beta start?

The Closed Beta for FC 27 runs from August 5, 2026 at 5 p.m UTC until August 25, 2026 at 5 p.m UTC.

Where can I play the FC Closed Beta?

The FC 27 Closed Beta will be available on:

PlayStation®5
PlayStation®4
PC (Steam and the EA app)
XBOX Series X|S
XBOX One
Nintendo Switch™
Nintendo Switch™ 2.

The Grounds will be available on:

PC (Steam and the EA app)
XBOX Series X|S
Nintendo Switch™ 2.

What modes are available in the FC Closed Beta?

Everyone will have access to The Grounds (if you’re on an applicable platform), but other modes may be limited. Your invitation email will tell you which game modes you can access. Some game modes and features might be enabled or updated during the Closed Beta as we test new content and improvements before launch.

How does the FC 27 Closed Beta work?

If you’re having problems redeeming your code or accessing the Closed Beta, try using our Beta access tool. The tool can help with:

error messages when entering your code
problems downloading the Beta
confirming your invite status.

How do I sign up for the Closed Beta?

Players are invited to the Closed Beta. To be invited to a Closed Beta, you need to sign up for EA Playtesting or opt into marketing emails from Electronic Arts. Learn more about how invites work in our Closed Beta guide Heads-up: signing up for EA Playtesting or opting into EA marketing emails doesn’t guarantee access to the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Closed Beta.

Where do I find my Closed Beta code?

If you’ve been invited to play the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Closed Beta, we’ll send your code to the email address linked to your EA Account.If you didn’t get an email, that means you weren’t selected for this Beta.

Our advisors can’t send you a code or check if you’ll be invited.

Need help redeeming a Closed Beta code?

Request a replacement through the Beta Code Tool.
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to redeem codes.
Go to the EA redemption page to enter your code.

Will progress from the Closed Beta carry over?

No, your progress won’t carry over to the full game when it launches.

FC Closed Beta rules

You must be 18 years old or older.
To play the Closed Beta, you need an online connection and an EA Account. You’ll also need to accept the EA User Agreement, EA Privacy & Cookie Policy, and the Pre-release Feedback Agreement.
It’s against our rules to post, stream, capture, or otherwise share content from Closed Beta gameplay and forums.
If you break those rules, you’ll lose access to the Closed Beta and be placed on a no-access list for future opportunities.
In addition, your posted or streamed content may be taken down, and you might get a strike on any channels that you stream the Closed Beta from.
Our advisors can't give you a code if you don’t get one.
Your code is just for you. It can’t be transferred to another account or shared with another player.
The Closed Beta is only available in:
Canada (excluding Quebec)
Ireland
The United States
The United Kingdom
You need an active subscription to XBOX Game Pass, PlayStation®Plus, or Nintendo Switch Online to play.

Found a bug or have feedback?

If you want to report a bug or have feedback, you can post it in our FC 27 Closed Beta forums. Only people with access who have logged in to the Closed Beta can use the forums—you’ll have to log in using the EA Account you used to log in to the Closed Beta.Since this is a Closed Beta, our advisors won’t be able to help troubleshoot anything that might happen while you’re playing. Use the forums to tell us about any problems or possible bugs. If you log in from the FC 27 page on our forums, refresh the page to get access to the Beta board.