EA Sports Week returns to Xbox from Thursday, January 15 to Sunday, January 18, with a limited-time Free Play Days event giving you the chance to try out the latest EA Sports titles for free all weekend!
This year’s celebration puts the spotlight on athletes who represent significant improvements within the game, including the return of soccer icon Toni Kroos as Icon in EA Sports FC 26the debut of breakout rookie Cam Skattebo in Madden NFL 26and rising stars Alyssa Thompson and Ellie Carpenter, who receive significant upgrades in FC 26. You’ll be able to experience the best versions of these athletes in EA Sports titles and, after the event, take advantage of exclusive discounts to continue playing.
EA Sports FC 26, Madden NFL 26, College Football 26 y NHL 26 will be available for all Xbox members of the Thursday, January 15 to Sunday, January 18.
Besides, F1 25, UFC 5 y PGA Tour will be available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members as part of Free Play Days.
How to start playing
Find and install games from their individual pages on Xbox.com. Clicking will take you to the Microsoft Store, where you’ll need to sign in to see the installation option with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core membership. To download from your console, click the Subscriptions tab within the Xbox Store and navigate to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
Keep the fun going
Purchase the game and other discounted editions for a limited time and continue playing, maintaining your Gamerscore and achievements during the event. Please note that discounts, percentages and availability of titles may vary by game and region.
Free game days for everyone
EA Sports FC 26
Smart Delivery
The Club is Yours to try with EA Sports 26 Showcase. Play your way with a selection of the world’s biggest clubs in Kick-Off, team up with friends online in 5v5 Clubs Rush and new Live Events, or hone your skills in Learn to Play.
Madden NFL 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system that converts thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real-world NFL data into more explosive gameplay, with new player-specific traits, authentic playstyles and adaptive countermeasures that reflect the real-world tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches.
College Football 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Bring home the glory in EA Sports College Football 26 and experience the world of college football. No matter what path you choose to greatness—from high school recruit to Heisman winner to coaching—you can build your own legacy.
NHL 26
Play like a superstar in EA Sports NHL 26. From NHL Edge data that drives in-game star performance to a completely reinvented Be A Pro mode, it’s time to show off and tell the world: Check My Game.
Days of free play (Game Pass membership required)
F1 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
This Story is Yours. Make your mark on the world of motorsport in F1 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, with a revamped My Team mode, the exciting third chapter of Braking Point and much more.
UFC 5
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Powered by Frostbite, EA Sports UFC 5 represents the next evolution of fighting games. From unprecedented graphical improvements to new damage systems and medical stops that authentically affect gameplay, this is the most realistic experience yet.
PGA Tour
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The exclusive home of the Majors, EA Sports PGA Tour features Pure Strike for superior golf playability powered by ShotLink, plus unparalleled access to the world’s most exclusive golf courses.
Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days if you have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, or Core. Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire en Español to find out about future Free Play Days and all the news from the Xbox world.
