Welcome to College Football 27
June 4, 2026
BREAKDOWN
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Hey there College Football Fans, it’s been too long! Welcome back to the Campus Huddle, your source for all news and updates straight from the developers! We’re kicking off the College Football Season with some exciting announcements and new ways for you to get started early! We’re excited to announce that our teammates on PC will be able to enjoy College Football this year!
We will have so much more to share with you in the coming days, and weeks, and while we can't wait for you to get your hands on the game, we're gonna kick off the season with the official trailer!
Before you get your hands on the official trailer, we wanted to get a few words from our cover athletes this year! We asked them how it felt to be on the cover of CFB 27 and here is what they had to say.
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Whether you “Throw the U” or chant “Go Big Red!” College Football 27 will be a place for all football fans! Remember, this is not a full reveal, more details including, Deep Dives, the Developer Innovation Series, and so much more will be coming in the following weeks as we prepare for the World-Wide Launch on July 9th, 2026. In the meantime, we’ll See you at kickoff. Make sure you bring the noise and don’t forget your mascots!
GAMEPLAY
- Turn every touch into a highlight in wide-open gameplay built for explosiveness. Feel the impact of star athletes every snap, from smarter route running and coverage to WR vs. DB battles that bring dynamic physicality. With more streamlined, customizable pre-play adjustments fueling strategic, electric action, your speed and starpower will make the plays that change history.
DYNASTY
- With the all-new Dynasty Blueprint, build your program and run it your way. Meet Athletic Director expectations to earn Dynasty Points and invest where you see fit, from NIL and recruiting to facilities and staff. Explore opportunities in an upgraded Coaching Carousel, while expanded storytelling, Dynamic Weather, weekly recaps and a fully-animated Heisman ceremony bring every season to life.
- A LIVING DYNASTY: Make moves, make headlines. A new Dynasty storytelling engine brings your season to life with dynamic blog posts, weekly recaps and preview coverage tailored to your journey. What happens on the field shapes the narrative surrounding your program.
ROAD TO GLORY
- Go from prospect to prime time in Road to Glory. Build a Player with new customization options and positions like Tight End, Edge Rusher and Safety. Use existing legend templates or experiment to become one-of-one with all-new cap breakers. Every decision impacts your Draft Stock and Legacy Score, defining your value and how your career is remembered.
- CEMENT YOUR LEGACY: Let your reputation precede you on draft day with Legacy Score, a living measure of your growth throughout your college career. Every decision impacts your Draft Stock and the reputation you earn carries into Madden NFL 27 Superstar Mode.
PRESENTATION
- Experience the most authentic game day yet. Dynamic Weather evolves throughout the game, intensifying conditions each quarter. Take in the sights and sounds of Saturday with unforgettable pageantry, all-new commentary, evolving storylines and fresh voices. From light shows to mascots to roaring crowds, every snap delivers the drama, emotion and spectacle that defines college football at its biggest moments.
- DYNAMIC STORYTELLING: Feel Saturday at full scale. Refreshed presentation delivers new sideline reporting, enhanced halftime updates and new commentary. Follow weekly Heisman Watch updates, in-game banners and a fully animated Heisman ceremony as every moment adds immersion to your season.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ULTIMATE TEAM
- Build your dream lineup with former legends and current college stars in College Football Ultimate Team. Earn rewards by taking on rivals in head-to-head matchups and engage in themed challenges that challenge your strategy, skill and abilities. An overhaul to the player upgrade system will now make it easier than ever to tailor your team to your playstyle.
ROAD TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
- Rise to the challenge and be rewarded. Take your push beyond the bracket and compete in Road to the College Football Playoff to unlock everything from uniform sets to new playbooks as you advance. Powered by a new objective system, each completed challenge adds new ways to compete and extend your run to the National Championship.
TEAM BUILDER
- Shape every detail of your team with new customizable stadium elements like backgrounds, jumbotrons, crowd patterns and other signature accents around your home field. Update your created team’s look at any time. When you’re running out of the tunnel and the sounds of gameday surround you, the atmosphere becomes unmistakably yours.
MASCOT MASHUP
- It’s Back! Play as your favorite mascot in Mascot Mashup mode and battle in wild 11-on-11 matchups. Collect over 120 school icons and compete for pride and glory. Earn mascots through Play Now and face friends in online showdowns fueled by school spirit. With iconic dance moves, flips and unique catching and passing animations, every snap is a celebration.
Alright, now that we have taken a good look at some of the key features you can expect, let’s dive into Pre-Ordering and everything you will need to know and what you can expect! And making it’s debut this year, we are proud to introduce to you a brand new offer that will allow you to begin your journey and make you feel like a true Blue Chip recruit!
EA SPORTS™ COLLEGE FOOTBALL 27 RELEASE DATES
- 7-Day Early Access (MVP+ Membership**): July 2, 2026
- 3-Day Early Access (Deluxe Edition & MVP Bundle*): July 6, 2026
- Worldwide Launch: July 9, 2026
PLATFORM AVAILABILITY
EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 will be available on the following platforms:
- PlayStation®5
- Xbox Series X|S
- EA App, Steam and Epic
EA SPORTS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 27 PRE-ORDER DETAILS
MVP+ Membership**
More access. More rewards. More football. MVP+ Members receive all Deluxe and MVP Bundle benefits plus 7-day Early Access, monthly members-only Ultimate Team content, Beta access, and exclusive offers throughout the year. In EA SPORTS™ College Football 27, unlock all playable mascots and get 150 Dynasty Coach Points, an exclusive Dynasty Skill Tree, and 500 Road to Glory Skill Points. In EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 you’ll receive four extra Superstar Skill Points to upgrade Core, Physical, Specialty, and Mental abilities. Available through July 1st, 2026.
Note: When you become an MVP+ Member, you will own titles as they are released and will not lose access based on your membership status. Any rewards you are entitled to are yours to keep as well!
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Subscribe to the MVP+ Membership** and receive:
EA SPORTS™ College Football 27
- Membership-only Rewards:
- 7 Day Early Access
- Beta Access (June 4-7)
- Monthly Ultimate Team™ Pack (12, one delivered at the start of every month)
- All Mascots unlocked in Mascot Mashup
- 150 Dynasty Coach Points
- Exclusive Dynasty Skill Tree | Rainmaker
- 500 Road to Glory Skill Points
Deluxe Edition Rewards:
- 4600 College Football Points
- 83 OVR BND Cornerstones player (Choice of 1 of 4)
- Exclusive Early Access Solo Challenges
- 81 OVR BND Cover Athlete Player Item (Choice of 1 of 3)
- 1 Upgradable Ultimate Team™ Player Item
EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27
- Membership-only Rewards:
- 7 Day Early Access
- Beta Access (June 11-14)
- Monthly Ultimate Team™ Pack (12, one delivered at the start of every month)
- 4 Superstar Skill Points (Core, Physical, Specialty, and Mental)
Deluxe Edition Rewards:
- 4600 Madden Points
- Season 1 Player Item
- Exclusive Early Access Solo Challenges
- Cover Athlete Elite Ultimate Team™ Player Item
- 500 Franchise Points
- 1 Superstar Legendary XP Boost
- 1 Ultimate Team™ Evo Item
EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle
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Pre-order* the MVP Bundle today and receive:
EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Deluxe Edition (includes 4600 College Football Points and 1 Upgradable Ultimate Team™ Player Item) plus:
- 83 OVR BND Cornerstones player (Choice of 1 of 4)
- 3 Day Early Access
- Exclusive Early Access Solo Challenges
- 81 OVR BND Cover Athlete Player Item (Choice of 1 of 3)
- 100 Dynasty Coach Points
- 250 Road to Glory Skill Points
EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition (includes 4600 Madden Points and 1 Ultimate Team™ Evo Item) plus:
- Season 1 Player Item
- 3 Day Early Access
- Exclusive Early Access Solo Challenges
- Cover Athlete Elite Ultimate Team™ Player Item
- 300 Franchise Points
- 1 Superstar Legendary XP Boost
EA Sports College Football 27 Deluxe Edition
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Pre-order* the Deluxe Edition today and receive:
- Base game
- 3 days early access
- Exclusive early access solo challenges
- 4600 College Ultimate Team points
- 83 OVR BND Cornerstones Player Item (Choice of 1 of 4) (If you pre-order by June 16)
- Cover Athlete Rare Ultimate Team item, 81 OVR BND, choice of 1 of 3
- 100 Coach Points
- 250 Skill Points (RTG)
EA Sports College Football 27 Standard Edition
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Pre-order* the Standard Edition today and receive:
- Base game
- 81 OVR BND Cover Athlete Player Item (Choose of 1 of 3)
- 100 Coach Points
- 250 Road to Glory Skill Points
More access. More rewards. More football. MVP+ Members receive all MVP Bundle benefits plus 7-day Early Access, monthly members-only Ultimate Team content, immediate access to all playable mascots in College Football 27, Beta access, exclusive offers, and more. You can join MVP+ on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, only until July 2. Early Access for College Football 27 starts on July 2 at 2:00 PM ET. Conditions and restrictions apply. Stay in the conversation by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and EA Forums.
*Conditions & restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-college-football/college-football-27/game-disclaimers for details.
**Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/bundles/mvp-plus-membership/game-disclaimers for details.