College Football 25 early access start time and release date

Connor Knudsen

Connor Knudsen

College Football 25 early access may start sooner than you think.

The full release of the highly-anticipated College Football 25 video game is just around the corner, and for those who pre-ordered certain editions of the game, the early access release is coming even sooner. Here's exactly when you can get your hands on the new game for both its early access and standard release.

College Football 25 is almost here after a decade of waiting (Image via EA Sports)
College Football 25 is almost here after a decade of waiting (Image via EA Sports)

When does College Football 25 Early Access begin?

The EA Sports website claims that early access for College Football 25 begins on July 16, however, when purchasing the game, many have claimed that they were prompted that early access begins on July 15 at 4 p.m. ET. This was also the case for this writer, who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition for Xbox. So, while the EA Sports website says July 16 is when the three-day early access window begins, it may actually be the case that fans can get their hands on the game a day earlier.

As a reminder, this early access window is available for players who pre-ordered either the Deluxe Edition or the MVP Bundle. The game's Standard Edition will be released a few days later. There are also some other perks that come along with those other pre-order options, including extra packs for your Ultimate Team and some in-game currency.

When is the full release of CFB 25?

CFB 25 is set to come out on July 19 for full release, with early access starting as early as July 15 at 4 p.m. ET. The full release date is for players who ordered the Standard Edition of College Football 25 or those who plan on purchasing the game after its release.

CFB 25 is available on multiple different platforms, including PlayStation and Xbox. However, PC users will need to look into other options to play the game at launch. A PC port date, thus far, has not been confirmed by developers.

We hope this guide on the early access window for CFB 25 was helpful. We are just as excited to get into the game as you all are. While we wait just a bit longer, be sure to check back in for more College Football 25 content like this, including our guides on Road to Glory, Dynasty, Ultimate Team, and so much more here at esports.gg! We will continue to provide updates if EA confirms a set start time and date.