EA Sports College Football 25: Release Date, Features, and What to Expect
After an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports made a triumphant return to the college football video game scene with EA Sports College Football 25 in July 2024. The game brought back many beloved features while introducing fresh and updated elements, such as new gameplay dynamics, actual player names, the transfer portal, and different online modes. With the success of College Football 25, EA Sports is already gearing up for the next installment, EA Sports College Football 26. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming game, including release date details, features, and what to expect.
Release Date Information
College Football 25 launched worldwide on July 19th, 2024. Given this recent history, fans can expect EA Sports College Football 26 to follow a similar timeline. EA CFB 26 is set to be released on Jul. 10, 2025, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition can dive in up to three days early, starting on Jul. 7.
Pre-Order Details and Editions
As is often the case with EA's game reveals, the publisher is prioritizing information on pre-order bonuses and editions over providing details on the game.
Here's all the information we have about each edition:
EA CFB 26 -- Standard Edition
Bonuses for pre-ordering:
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- CUT All Hands Pack
- Dynasty Coach Points
- Road to Glory Skill Points
EA CFB 26 -- Deluxe Edition
Bonuses for pre-ordering:
- Advanced Access (Jul. 7-10)
- 4600 College Football Points
- Advanced Access Ultimate Team Solo Challenges
- CUT Top Prospect Pack (requires pre-ordering before Jun. 19)
- CUT All Hands Pack
- Dynasty Coach Points
- Road to Glory Skill Points
EA CFB 26 -- MVP Bundle
Bonuses for pre-ordering:
- Advanced Access (Jul. 7-10)
- 4600 College Football Points
- Advanced Access Ultimate Team Solo Challenges
- CUT Top Prospect Pack (requires pre-ordering before Jun. 19)
- CUT All Hands Pack
- Dynasty Coach Points
- Road to Glory Skill Points
- MVP On the Clock Pack
- College Football 25 Item (requires pre-ordering before Apr.
Platforms
It looks like the game is skipping PC and Switch 2 for the time being -- unlike Madden NFL 26, which is set to arrive on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 alike on Aug. 14, 2025.
Gameplay and Features
College Football 25 aimed to deliver an authentic, fast-paced college football experience. Explosive gameplay was powered by CampusIQ, featuring an all-new composure system, player Wear & Tear, homefield advantages, and diverse playstyles across all 134 FBS teams.
Wear & Tear System
As the hits add up, players wear down.
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Pre-Snap Recognition
Pre-Snap Recognition makes the decision behind every snap matter more. The game challenges players to decide whether to trust high-skill seniors or take a risk with untested freshmen.
Homefield Advantage
Game-altering homefield advantages rattle rivals in college football's toughest places to play, from The Big House to The Swamp, and from Tuscaloosa to College Station. The game aims to capture the storied traditions, sights, and sounds that electrify college football stadiums every Saturday. EA Sports' list of the top 25 toughest places to play includes:
- Texas A&M: Kyle Field
- Alabama: Bryant-Denny Stadium
- LSU: Tiger Stadium
- Ohio State: Ohio Stadium
- Georgia: Sanford Stadium
- Penn State: Beaver Stadium
- Wisconsin: Camp Randall Stadium
- Oklahoma: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- Florida State: Doak Campbell Stadium
- Florida: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Oregon: Autzen Stadium
- Clemson: Memorial Stadium
- Tennessee: Neyland Stadium
- Auburn: Jordan-Hare Stadium
- South Carolina: Williams-Brice Stadium
- Michigan: Michigan Stadium
- Virginia Tech: Lane Stadium
- Utah: Rice-Eccles Stadium
- Texas: Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
- Iowa: Kinnick Stadium
- Notre Dame: Notre Dame Stadium
- Michigan State: Spartan Stadium
- Arkansas: Donald W.
Commentary
Iconic voices like Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit call marquee matchups, while Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, and David Pollack cover other games.
Game Modes
The game offers classic modes like Dynasty and Road To Glory.
Dynasty Mode: Players create a coach, take control, upgrade their abilities, and build a powerhouse college football program. They establish a coaching staff and recruit talent from high school or the transfer portal.
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Road To Glory: Players live the life of a student-athlete, create a player, and aim to win the Heisman Trophy while building an unforgettable college football legacy.
Ultimate Team
Players build their dream team of college football stars and legends, playing Solo Challenges or H2H Seasons to upgrade their squad and take on tough contests. A new competitive mode, Road to the College Football Playoff, allows players to represent their university or take a power school to climb the polls, earning rank by upsetting opponents and securing votes to progress through divisions.
Team Builder
Players can design uniforms, helmets, and fields, and upload their own logo. They can then upload their program for use in Play Now and Dynasty modes. The download center allows browsing teams created by the entire community. Team Builder content can be used in offline Play Now and private Dynasty modes, requiring an internet connection and an EA account.
Inclusion of NIL
For the first time, athletes like Quinn Ewers, Donovan Edwards, and Travis Hunter are included in the game thanks to a groundbreaking NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal in collegiate sports.
Teams
All 135 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams are available in College Football 25, including Florida State, the University of Florida, Miami, UCF, USF, FIU, and FAU.
What Fans Want
Even with the success of College Football 25, fans identified elements that needed more detail or were defective. They hope that patches or future installments will address these issues. EA Sports aims to ensure that the franchise is an annually released game and will try to keep the momentum going.
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