EA Sports FC 27 World Premiere Held in NYC

EA SPORTS FC brought football legends, creators, actors, and musicians together in New York City on September 15 for the FC 27 World Premiere Event, ahead of the game's upcoming launch.

The event featured names including Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry, Luís Figo, Daniel Sturridge, Lewis Capaldi, KSI, Odell Beckham Jr., and members of the Ted Lasso cast.

FC 27 Gameplay Revealed

The event included the first FC 27 gameplay livestream, showcasing some of the changes and new features coming to the game.

The main livestream featured several football matchups, including Zlatan Ibrahimović and Marlon vs. Thierry Henry and KSI. Another match saw Chad OchoCinco and Adebayo Akinfenwa take on Daniel Sturridge and Lewis Capaldi.

The livestream generated more than 2.6 million accumulated views across streaming platforms, with a combined peak of 276,000 viewers.

Creators also got their first hands-on experience with The Grounds, FC 27's new social football playground focused on squad customisation, creativity, and playing together outside traditional matches.

LALIGA Legends Take on Creators

The event also featured the LALIGA x FC 27 Matchday, bringing football legends and creators together.

Javier Mascherano and Marcelo served as opposing captains, joined by Rivaldo and Luís Figo, while creators including KSI, xBuyer, and Luva also took part.

The teams competed in three skill challenges before facing each other in the main match.

FC 27 Release Date

EA SPORTS FC 27 launches worldwide on September 25, 2026, with Early Access beginning September 18 for Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition owners.

The game will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Some features, including The Grounds and Clubs, will only be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.