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EA Sports College Football 26

The official video game of the 2026 College Football season. Experience the pageantry of 136 college football programs as the series returns for its sophomore season.

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EA Sports College Football 26
4.5/5
Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
July 10, 2025
ESRB
Everyone / In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
Developer(s)
EA
Publisher(s)
EA
Engine
Frostbite

In EA SPORTS College Football 26, the playbook is yours. Rise from high school recruit to Heisman legend, or cement your legacy as a coach by leading your program to glory.

GAMEPLAY FEATURES:

TRUE COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMEPLAY
Rep your colors across 136 FBS schools featuring over 300 authentic coaches, 2,700 new plays, and thousands of college athletes with upgraded abilities.

MORE LIKE SATURDAY
From intense White Out games in Happy Valley to new crimson light shows in Tuscaloosa. With new situation and stadium-specific music, fight songs, and commentary, the electricity of game day comes alive like never before.

OVER 300 REAL-WORLD COACHES
Go toe-to-toe with current coaches who bring distinctive playstyles to the field. Strategize like they would with their unique playbooks for a more authentic coaching experience.

WEAR & TEAR EVERYWHERE
Manage fatigue strategically and save your favorite playmakers for key moments with Dynamic Substitutions that allow you to rotate players in and out on the fly.

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
Rivalry games, the College Football Playoff, and other high-stakes matchups are now more affected by Stadium Pulse and Confidence & Composure.

GAME MODES

Dynasty
Build a powerhouse through recruiting and coaching enhancements, then etch your program into college football history in Dynasty.

Road to Glory
Stack your Trophy Room as you rise from high school recruit to Heisman legend in Road to Glory.

Road to the CFP
Experience a new way to play competitively and represent your favorite team in Road to the College Football Playoffs.

This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.

Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
ESRB
Everyone / In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact

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