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EA Play pricing (2026)
EA Play starts at $3.33/mo (EA Play — Annual), across 4 plans. Best for EA sports game fans (FC/FIFA, Madden, NHL, UFC) wanting rotating annual access. Every figure links to EA Play's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $3.33/mo (EA Play — Annual) · 44% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: EA sports game fans (FC/FIFA, Madden, NHL, UFC) wanting rotating annual access; Battlefield and single-player EA franchise fans on a budget; PC gamers wanting day-one access to all EA releases including premium editions (EA Play Pro); Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who already get EA Play bundled; Players wanting to trial expensive EA titles before buying (10-hour trials)
EA Play plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Play — Monthly | $5.99 | — | flat | Access to EA game vault (hundreds of titles), 10-hour trials of new EA releases, 10% off digital EA purchases. Console and PC. | ea.com |
| EA Play — Annual | $3.33 | −44% | flat | Billed as $39.99/yr ($3.33/mo effective). Month-to-month rate is $5.99/mo. Discount ~44% vs monthly. | ea.com |
| EA Play Pro — Monthly | $16.99 | — | flat | PC only. Day-one access to all new EA releases (premium editions), expanded vault, exclusive in-game content. Superset of EA Play. | ea.com |
| EA Play Pro — Annual | $10 | −41% | flat | Billed as $119.99/yr ($10.00/mo effective). Month-to-month rate is $16.99/mo. Discount ~41% vs monthly. PC only. | ea.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Primary: official page https://www.ea.com/ea-play fetched 2026-06-14 — returned full USD pricing for EA Play and EA Play Pro. Corroboration: https://www.ea.com/en-us/ea-play also returned matching prices. Cross-checked against ea.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (EA Play included), Xbox Game Pass PC (EA Play included), PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, PC via EA App (formerly Origin) and Steam.
Key features: Vault of EA back-catalog titles — Battlefield, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Star Wars Battlefront, FIFA/FC, Madden, NHL, The Sims, Apex Legends; 10-hour trials of select new EA releases before purchase (EA Play); 10% discount on all EA digital purchases including DLC and points packs; Monthly member-only in-game rewards across EA titles; Day-one access to new EA releases in premium editions (EA Play Pro, PC only); EA Play bundled into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at no extra cost; Single platform per membership (console subscription does not include PC access).
Plan limits: No free tier — paid subscription required; No standalone free trial confirmed on official page; Single platform per membership — buying on console does not include PC access; EA Play Pro is PC only — not available on console; Games can be removed from vault with 30 days notice; Access lost if subscription lapses (save data retained).
Frequently asked questions
How much does EA Play cost?
EA Play starts at $3.33/mo (EA Play — Annual); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is EA Play cheaper billed annually?
Yes. EA Play publishes a 44% discount for paying annually (on the EA Play — Annual plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to EA Play?
Cheaper gaming subscriptions than EA Play (entry $3.33/mo) include Nintendo Switch Online at $1.67/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does EA Play support HIPAA?
EA Play HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does EA Play have a free plan?
EA Play free tier: No.
EA Play vs alternatives
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Cheaper gaming subscriptions alternatives
- Nintendo Switch Online from $1.67/mo