College Football 26
College Football 26 – it’s time to take to the pitch
I’m not sure many would have anticipated the first iteration of EA SPORTS College Football would be such a huge hit, and yet it was close to topping many of 2025’s sales charts. The circus show that is college American Football captivated players in EA SPORTS College Football 25, and the sequel of EA SPORTS College Football 26 looks to capture that same magic.
Realism is Key
Available now on Xbox and PlayStation, provided you own the Deluxe Edition of the game, granting 3 days early-access, College Football 26 continues EA SPORTS’ tradition of banging on about realism whenever announcing the next title in their many sports franchises.
It seeks to deliver the most authentic college football gameplay as it launches on Xbox and PlayStation. Similar in gameplay to the long-running Madden NFL series, the College Football sister games look to emulate the crazy games often seen in the real-world college scene.
This time around, you’ll be dealing with dynamic injuries, recruiting players across those with 84 different abilities and 10 archetypes, and (most notably), deploying the tactics of over 300 real-world coaches of the sport, each with their own unique tactical style.
Over 300 Real-World Coaches: Suit up for Dan Lanning. Compete against Kirby Smart. Recruit as or against James Franklin. 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.
Expanded Player Types & Abilities: Recruit and develop athletes with 84 abilities and 10 new archetypes, giving you more ways to dominate on either side of the ball.
Wear & Tear Everywhere: Manage fatigue and injuries dynamically with no need to pause the action. Customize the system to match your playstyle and save your stars for when it matters most.
Foundational Football Advancements: Enhanced AI, dynamic play-calling adjustments, improved blocking and coverages plus new features like Dynamic Substitutions and custom zones give you more control on both sides of the ball, so you can show your opponent what your program is made of.
Screen-Shaking Action
You can never trust those pesky college students not to get all riled-up for a good ol’ game of hand-egg, so EA SPORTS have faithfully emulated the roars and chants of the sport.
Expect to be running out to brand-new chants, have your plays commentated by the dulcet tones of Chris Fowler, Rece Davis and more, and to have your screen literally shake with excitement as the game-winning touchdown is scored.
Next-Level Homefield Advantage: The revamped Stadium Pulse system introduces new crowd-based challenges like clock distortion, extreme screen shake, and rattled HUDs in rivalry and playoff games.
More Like Saturday: With over 160 new school-specific chants, 10 new PA tracks including Metallica’s electric “Enter Sandman”, and tradition-rich visuals like Texas Tech’s Double T Saddle Monument and Coastal Carolina’s King of Turnovers, every school’s spirit is alive and unique.
Broadcast & Commentary: Legendary voices return—Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack—bringing dynamic, situation-specific commentary tailored to your season.
Play Your Way
And yet, it would all be for nothing if the game modes for EA SPORTS College Football 26 were not up to scratch.
Well, there’s tons of ways to play, from the career mode-like Dynasty mode, where you rise from high school to GOAT of college, all the way through to online modes and the classic College Football Ultimate Team, where you draft the best roster from history that you can.
Dynasty: Build a coaching powerhouse from the ground up. Recruit based on location, fit your roster to your scheme, and navigate today’s college football world—from the high school pipeline to the transfer portal. Customize playbooks and staff archetypes, then chase glory in the expanded College Football Playoff with cross-play support in Online Dynasty across Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5†. Keep your promises with all-new Dynamic Dealbreakers to avoid transfers and preserve team chemistry, and upload your program using advanced Team Builder customization tools.
Road to Glory: The unmatched student-athlete experience returns. Start in high school, build your highlight tape, and secure offers from your top schools. Make key decisions about your academics, NIL opportunities, playing time, and even when to decommit. Rise to become a Heisman winner—and easily continue your football journey into the NFL in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26.
Road to the College Football Playoff: Compete across consoles in a new online progression format where every win matters. Represent your university or take over a powerhouse program, climb the polls, and earn your way into the playoff bracket.
College Football Ultimate Team: Build your dream roster with Legends from the past and current college stars. Lead your Ultimate Team to greatness by taking on the competition in H2H matchups and themed challenges meant to put your skills to the test.
The Whistle Blows!
EA SPORTS College Football 26 is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PS5. If you want to jump in today, you’ll need to purchase the Deluxe Edition of the game for £99.99. The Deluxe Edition also comes in a bundle alongside the Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition, in the form of the EA SPORTS MVP Bundle, priced at £139.99.
However, do note that Madden NFL 26 will only be activated upon release on August 11th!
Otherwise, if you are prepared to wait until the 10th July, the EA SPORTS College Football 26 Standard Edition will suffice, for £69.99.
Look out for our full review of EA SPORTS College Football 26 on Xbox, coming soon. See you out there on the field!
Bring Glory Home in EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 and experience the world of college football. Whatever path to greatness you choose, from high school recruit to the Heisman, or as a coach, you can forge your legacy.