How to Unlock FC 27 Pre-order and Early Access Rewards
Pre-order rewards are designed to give FC 27 players a head start before the full launch. However, not every reward becomes available in exactly the same way. Some content is delivered when you first enter the relevant mode, while other rewards require you to complete specific steps or challenges.
FC 27 launches worldwide on September 25, 2026, while the Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition provide up to seven days of Early Access beginning September 18. Knowing which edition you own and where to claim its rewards can save time, especially when you are preparing your Ultimate Team and deciding how to spend your FC 27 Coins during the opening days.
Which Editions Include Early Access?
The Early Access period is tied to the Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition. Standard Edition players receive the full game at launch but do not receive the same Early Access period.
The main differences are:
| Edition | Early Access | Main FC 27 Rewards |
| Ultimate Plus | Up to 7 days | Premium Passes, FC Points, ICON, Evo Slot and more |
| Ultimate | Up to 7 days | Season 1 Premium Pass, FC Points, ICON and Evo Slot |
| Standard | No Early Access | Pre-order Career and The Grounds content |
Ultimate Plus was available during the early-bird pre-order window and includes the largest reward package, including Premium Passes for Seasons 1 through 5 and up to 10,000 FC Points delivered across five monthly drops.
How to Claim Pre-order Rewards
After installing FC 27, start by signing into the EA Account connected to your purchase. Some rewards are automatically linked to the account, while other content requires you to enter the relevant game mode.
For the main FC 27 pre-order content:
- Launch FC 27 while connected to the EA servers.
- Sign in with the EA Account used for the purchase.
- Open Ultimate Team to access Ultimate Team-related rewards.
- Enter The Grounds to access its related content.
- Create a Career Mode save to unlock Career-related pre-order content.
- Check the relevant menus and objectives for rewards that require additional actions.
Pre-order Challenges are designed to be available from Early Access, giving eligible players another way to start using their bonus content immediately.
What Do Ultimate Edition Players Receive?
The Ultimate Edition includes up to seven days of Early Access, a Season 1 Premium Pass, additional Player Evolution Slot, and up to 6,000 FC Points delivered across three monthly drops.
Players who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition by August 31 also receive an 85+ OVR International ICON Player Item for FC 27.
Career Mode rewards include:
- Three ICONs/Heroes
- A 5-Star Coach
- A 5-Star Youth Scout
- A 5-Star Senior Scout
- Pre-Order Challenges
- Dynamic OVR Pre-Season Boost
- Additional Manager Live Challenge Creation Slots
- Checking Missing Rewards
If a reward does not appear immediately, first confirm that you are using the correct EA Account and have entered the mode associated with that reward. Some content is tied to specific modes rather than appearing in one universal reward screen.
FC Points included with Ultimate or Ultimate Plus are delivered in multiple drops. The first distribution is tied to the initial login process, while later distributions arrive on the scheduled monthly dates.
For players comparing their options with FC 27 Coins for sale, remember that pre-order rewards and club currency serve different purposes. Your early rewards can provide useful players, Evolutions, and other resources before you spend additional resources on the transfer market.
The easiest way to avoid missing anything is to check each mode after your first login, complete the available pre-order challenges, and confirm that your account is correctly linked. That gives you the best chance of using the full pre-order package from the beginning of FC 27.
