The return of EA's College Football game franchise in 2025 was met with excitement from an eager fan base ready to play as their favorite school, in pursuit of a national championship, and with the top stars in the sport,

As the release of College Football 25 approached last July, it felt increasingly unlikely that the video game would live up to the hype. And how could it? Eleven years removed from the last installment of EA Sports’ college football franchise,

Those who purchased College Football 26 Deluxe Edition can play the game at 11 a.m. CT on Monday, July 7. Subscribers of EA Play also have early access to a 10-hour free trial of the game. College Football 26 will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.