Football fans, EA Sports FC 26 is launching on September 26th, less than two weeks away. I'm sure you're all eager to get started!

Early Access Start Date

However, there's a group of players who won't have to wait for the 26th to get access to the game. Instead, they'll be able to start Early Access a week earlier, on September 19th!

Yes, this is a special privilege offered by EA FC 26 to players who pre-ordered Ultimate Edition. They can play the game without waiting for the official release date. If you own FC 26 Ultimate Edition and want to get a head start in Ultimate Team mode, here's some Early Access news you might want to know.

What Platforms Is Early Access Available On?

Luckily, FC 26 Early Access is available on all major platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and even the latest Switch 2 and Amazon Luna. Let me emphasize again: the only requirement for early access is pre-ordering Ultimate Edition.

The only exception is that EA Play members will also benefit during this period. Even if they don't own Ultimate Edition, they'll still receive 10 hours of trial play on console starting September 19th. EA Play Pro users will also get early access to FIFA 26 on PC, the same day as Ultimate Edition owners!

What Are The Benefits Of Early Access?

The most significant benefit of Early Access is, of course, being among the first to experience all of EA FC 26's content and planning your Ultimate Team squad earlier. Don't underestimate this week; it's your chance to build a strong team, try out new tactics, invest in players through the early transfer window, and potentially earn FC 26 coins!

This period before the official release is crucial for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve.

Of course, early access to FIFA 26 is just one of the benefits available to players who pre-order Ultimate Edition before August 26, 2025. There are also hosts of exclusive early bird rewards waiting for you:

• Archetype Unlock Consumable x1
• Double Archetype XP Consumable x2
• Icon Players for Manager Career and Player Career x3
• 5-Star Coach for Manager Career x1
• 5-Star Youth Scout for Manager Career x1
• Exclusive Manager Live Challenges
• FC Points x6,000, distributed over two months (only 4,500 FC Points on Switch and Switch 2)
• Exclusive FUT Player Evolution Slot x2
• Season 1 Premium Pass
• Exclusive FUT Player Evolution for EA FC 25 x1
• 93+ OVR 1 of 5 Icon Player Pick Item for FUT in EA FC 25 x1
• Icon for FUT in EA FC 26 x1

All of these rewards are key to giving FUT 26 Ultimate Edition a significant early-game advantage.

What's The First Thing To Do After Starting Early Access?

We know that most players will be very excited after entering Early Access, and want to try every mode to see how it compares to the previous ones. However, planning your moves wisely will keep you ahead of your opponents throughout the week!

Participate In Early Access Daily Knockout Tournament

The first thing to do is log in and start participating in the new Daily Knockout Tournament. This is a major limited-time event during Early Access, allowing you to compete daily, win rewards, and advance to the finals on the last day of Early Access.

This high-stakes tournament format will test your gameplay and team-building skills. Players must win every match to advance to the next round; losses will result in elimination. As the match progresses, the difficulty of the opponents will increase, increasing player engagement.

Play Gauntlet

Gauntlet is a run-based game mode in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team. This new mode requires you to use a completely different lineup in each match, designed to test your team management and gameplay skills.

In this mode, each run has a fixed match cap, which changes throughout the season. After each round, you cannot use any players who participated in the current season, including substitutes.

Notably, after losing a match, you continue playing until the run cap is reached, so Gauntlet encourages players to build a diverse team. Simply put, the more wins you achieve before reaching the cap, the greater the rewards.

This mode presents a significant challenge to your squad-building skills, but it also offers a great opportunity to hone your team and earn FIFA 26 coins during Early Access.

Watch For Team Of The Week 1 And 2

Also, during Early Access, you should keep an eye out for the initial release of Team of the Week 1 and 2. Especially early in the game, TOTW lineups play a crucial role in Squad Battles, providing players with the opportunity to earn Battle Points and advance in the mode.

What's more, these Early Access TOTW 1 and 2 squads also include special player items, delivered in packs, that enhance player attributes and are crucial for building a strong ultimate team early in the game.

Explore Evolutions

Also, don't forget to check out the new Evolutions in FC 26, as they allow players to upgrade their favorite player cards through repeatable challenges, providing steady progression and customization. You can also test your squad-building skills in conjunction with the new Gauntlet mode.

Furthermore, strategically investing in player evolutions is a wise choice, laying a solid foundation for the rest of the game cycle and ensuring your favorite players remain relevant and competitive from the start of the season.

In short, while FUT 26 Early Access is only available for seven days, seize the opportunity to gain a significant advantage of this season! Get ready now!

Hello Tycoons, the partner event has concluded. Have you and your partner collected your last rewards? It's time to take a break from the big event. From September 14th to 16th, there's a Peg-E Prize Drop event waiting for you, where you can earn dice and sticker packs.

This event runs alongside the banner Chef's Quest. Over the course of two days, you can earn Peg-E Tokens to win prizes in Chef's Quest event.

Date

Monopoly Go Chef's Quest will run from 4:00 PM ET on September 14, 2025, to 1:00 PM ET on September 16, 2025, for approximately 45 hours. After Peg-E Prize Drop event end and There will be a new, major special event: Candy Land Treasures dig event.

How To Get Rewards?

As a banner event, Chef's Quest, as always, includes 62 milestone rewards, requiring 43,475 points to unlock. Obtaining all the rewards is unnecessarily challenging, and most players will only pursue the rewards they're interested in.

Players seeking Peg-E Tokens will need to earn 22,050 points to claim all of them, while those seeking Monopoly Go stickers will only need 3,845 points to claim all the sticker packs in milestones.

To earn points, you need to land your pieces on the following squares:

• Chance: One point
• Community Chest: One point
• Railroad: Two points

The railroad is the most important square to target, as it earns points for both Chef's Quest and tournaments. According to the normal distribution, the probability of rolling 6, 7, or 8 is higher, so you can set a multiplier appropriately when your dice are within these distances.

Community Chest and Chance are both good squares. Community Chest squares can increase your progress on Community Chest. Filling all three chests guarantees a 6-star sticker pack, while Chance triggers a random effect. However, neither slot will accelerate your progress in Chef's Quest event, so investing heavily is not recommended.

Chef's Quest Rewards

This Chef's Quest event offers a total of 18,705 free dice rolls, 4 sticker packs, and 725 Peg-E Tokens. There are also some flash events, but overall, the rewards are quite modest. If you don't have a high need for low-star Monopoly Go stickers, it's generally wise to ignore Chef's Quest event and save your dice for Candy Land Treasures dig event.

Here are the approximate rewards for this Chef's Quest:

• 18,205 Dice
• 725 Peg-E tokens
• 2 Green Sticker Packs
• 1 Yellow Sticker Pack
• 1 Pink Sticker Pack
• Builder's Bash at milestone 18
• Cash Boost at milestones 33 and 57
• Color Wheel Boost at milestone 44
• Mega Heist at milestone 50

Here are the detailed rewards for this Chef's Quest:

• 1. 5 Points: 5 Peg-E tokens
• 2. 10 Points: 25 free rolls
• 3. 15 Points: Cash Rewards
• 4. 25 Points: One-star green sticker pack
• 5. 50 Points: 50 free rolls
• 6. 30 Points: 8 Peg-E tokens
• 7. 35 Points: One-star green sticker pack
• 8. 40 Points: 40 free rolls
• 9. 50 Points: 12 Peg-E tokens
• 10. 160 Points: 150 free rolls
• 11. 50 Points: Cash Rewards
• 12. 55 Points: 50 free rolls
• 13. 65 Points: 15 Peg-E tokens
• 14. 80 Points: Two-star yellow sticker pack
• 15. 425 Points: 375 free rolls
• 16. 70 Points: 25 Peg-E tokens
• 17. 80 Points: 70 free rolls
• 18. 85 Points: 15 minutes builder's bash
• 19. 95 Points: Cash Rewards
• 20. 675 Points: 575 free rolls
• 21. 100 Points: 30 Peg-E tokens
• 22. 115 Points: 95 free rolls
• 23. 110 Points: Cash Rewards
• 24. 130 Points: 35 Peg-E tokens
• 25. 1,150 Points: 925 free rolls
• 26. 140 Points: Three-star pink sticker pack
• 27. 150 Points: 50 Peg-E tokens
• 28. 160 Points: Cash Rewards
• 29. 750 Points: 575 free rolls
• 30. 180 Points: 65 Peg-E tokens
• 31. 190 Points: Cash Rewards
• 32. 210 Points: 150 free rolls
• 33. 160 Points: 10 minutes cash boost
• 34. 230 Points: Cash Rewards
• 35. 1,500 Points: 1,100 free rolls
• 36. 250 Points: 70 Peg-E tokens
• 37. 300 Points: 200 free rolls
• 38. 450 Points: Cash Rewards
• 39. 1,350 Points: 925 free rolls
• 40. 325 Points: Cash Rewards
• 41. 350 Points: 80 Peg-E tokens
• 42. 375 Points: Cash Rewards
• 43. 2,250 Points: 1,400 free rolls
• 44. 350 Points: 15 minutes color wheel boost
• 45. 450 Points: 100 Peg-E tokens
• 46. ​​575 Points: 350 free rolls
• 47. 500 Points: Cash Rewards
• 48. 3,000 Points: 1,650 free rolls
• 49. 550 Points: 110 Peg-E tokens
• 50. 450 Points: 40 minutes megaheist
• 51. 650 Points: Cash Rewards
• 52. 1,800 Points: 800 free rolls
• 53. 700 Points: 120 Peg-E tokens
• 54. 825 Points: 500 free rolls
• 55. 950 Points: Cash Rewards
• 56. 4,500 Points: 2,200 free rolls
• 57. 500 Points: 15 minutes cash boost
• 58. 800 Points: 375 free rolls
• 59. 950 Points: Cash Rewards
• 60. 1,400 Points: 625 free rolls
• 61. 1,500 Points: Cash Rewards
• 62. 10,000 Points: 5,000 Free Rolls

The above is a brief overview of Chef's Quest event. The rewards are quite modest this time, so we recommend taking a break from September 14th to 16th to wait for Candy Land Treasures dig event.