EA Sports reveals EA FC 27 Ultimate Team promo calendar ahead of September 25 launch

EA Sports has unveiled the promo calendar for EA FC 27 ahead of the game's launch on September 25, 2026, with early access beginning on September 18, 2026. The schedule outlines the first confirmed Ultimate Team campaign, Destined for Glory, which coincides with the game's official release date.

EA FC 27 will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 and PC. EA has reduced the total number of promotional campaigns by introducing five fewer promo weeks and replacing some windows with themed Series events. The company also plans to run themed events focused on Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), Objectives, Evolutions and other Ultimate Team content, with new special cards appearing less frequently — approximately once per week.

The publisher published a calendar that lists Season 1 promotions as Destined for Glory and Future Stars. The first confirmed Ultimate Team campaign on that calendar is Destined for Glory, launching on September 25, 2026. Season 1 therefore contains the initial wave of special cards and related Ultimate Team content tied to the game's release.

Season 2 on the revealed schedule includes Ultimate Scream, UEFA RTTK, Hall of FUT and Black Friday Thunderstrucks. Those promotions are listed as part of the mid-cycle offerings ahead of later seasonal events. The calendar groups these named promos under the Season 2 banner.

Season 3 is shown on the calendar as including a TBD entry, Winter Wildcards, Festive Showdowns and Live Event & SBCs Updates. Season 4 on the published graphic lists TOTY followed by an ellipsis, indicating additional Season 4 content beyond the posted preview. The calendar therefore lays out multiple themed blocks across the year rather than a uniform weekly promotional slate.

Ultimate Team promotions are scheduled to arrive each Friday at 6 PM BST (10 AM PT), matching the weekly content refresh cadence. The weekly drops are expected to bring new Squad Building Challenges, Objectives, Evolutions, Store content and promotional teams that players can use to build new squads. The published schedule has generated early interest among fans anticipating the game's special-card rotations and event structure.

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