Stadium of Bayern Munich rejoices in its return, hosting match against EA FC
In an exciting development for football gaming enthusiasts, EA Sports has announced the release of EA Sports FC 26 on September 26, 2025. Pre-orders for the highly anticipated game are now live, offering early access and bonus content across multiple platforms.
The upcoming release marks the return of the iconic Allianz Arena, home to FC Bayern Munich, in the US-based football simulation game. This is significant as the Allianz Arena was last available in FIFA 19. The partnership between EA Sports and FC Bayern Munich, which ended with Konami's PES, has now been rekindled with an "exclusive multi-year partnership."
James Taylor, Director of Football Partnerships at EA SPORTS, stated that FC Bayern Munich represents the best of the game. This sentiment is reflected in the cover of EA Sports FC 26, which features Bayern star Jamal Musiala alongside former Bundesliga player Jude Bellingham.
EA Sports FC 26 promises to deliver an immersive gaming experience with several new features and gameplay tweaks. The game introduces Manager Live Challenges, Archetypes, and improved goalkeeper positioning, among other enhancements. The Ultimate Edition offers pre-order bonuses such as an untradeable ICON Player Item for FC 26, EVO boosting any player’s shooting to 99 in FC 25, and the pick of one out of five untradeable ICON players rated 93+ in FC 25.
While specific details about the return of Allianz Arena and FC Bayern Munich in EA Sports FC 26 are scarce, it is clear that the game will feature a wide range of teams and stadiums. The men's and women's teams of FC Bayern Munich will also be realistically represented in the game.
Pre-orders for the Ultimate Edition, which provides up to seven days of early access, are available until August 26. However, it's worth noting that pre-orders on Nintendo Switch have some benefits limited compared to other platforms.
As the release date approaches, football fans can look forward to experiencing the thrill of EA Sports FC 26 with their favourite teams and players, including those from FC Bayern Munich. The game is set to revolutionise the football gaming experience, offering a blend of realism, innovation, and excitement.
[1] Source: https://www.ea.com/games/football/ea-sports-fc/news/ea-sports-fc-26-pre-order-bonuses [2] Source: https://www.ea.com/games/football/ea-sports-fc/news/ea-sports-fc-26-ultimate-edition-pre-order [3] Source: https://www.ea.com/games/football/ea-sports-fc/news/ea-sports-fc-26-release-date-and-platforms [4] Source: https://www.ea.com/games/football/ea-sports-fc/news/ea-sports-fc-26-features
The upcoming EA Sports FC 26, set for release on September 26, 2025, brings back the iconic Allianz Arena, formerly seen in FIFA 19, as featured in the football simulation game. This return is significant, as it marks the rekindling of the partnership between EA Sports and FC Bayern Munich, with an "exclusive multi-year partnership." The Allianz Arena, home to FC Bayern Munich, is one of the many European leagues and iconic sports stadiums that will be showcased in the game.
