EA Sports Takeover 2026 Headlines Free Play Days

Xbox players can look forward to an exciting EA Sports Week taking place from January 15 to 18, 2026. This limited-time Free Play Days event invites gamers to explore popular EA Sports titles at no cost over the weekend.

Key Highlights of EA Sports Week

This year’s event is particularly notable for featuring highly acclaimed athletes who represent significant in-game upgrades:

• Toni Kroos: The football superstar returns as an EA Sports FC 26 Icon.
• Cam Skattebo: The breakout rookie makes his debut in Madden 26.
• Alyssa Thompson & Ellie Carpenter: Both players receive notable upgrades in EA Sports FC 26.

Players can enjoy the best iterations of these athletes across multiple titles, with exclusive post-event discounts available for those wishing to continue playing.

Available Games During Free Play Days

The following games will be available for all Xbox members from January 15 to January 18, 2026:

• EA Sports FC 26
• Madden 26
• College Football 26
• NHL 26

Additionally, EA Sports titles such as F1 25, UFC 5, and PGA Tour will be accessible for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members throughout the Free Play Days weekend.

How to Start Playing

To participate, players can visit Xbox.com, locate the individual game detail pages, and install the games. By signing into their Microsoft account, they will find the option to install the games under their Xbox Game Pass membership. On console, players should navigate to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and find the Free Play Days collection for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Exclusive Discounts Available

Following the Free Play Days, players can purchase the featured games at a special limited-time discount while retaining their Gamerscore and achievements.

Game Pricing Overview

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into these exhilarating EA Sports titles. Stay updated through El-Balad for future Free Play Days and the latest gaming news.