This June was a very exciting event, and I had the opportunity to test out Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 for Nintendo Switch Online Members. The game is EA Sports FC 26, and you can try it on Nintendo Switch, especially the newer Switch 2, right now.
I was amazed the first time I was involved in the trial at the number of things I could do without spending a dime. I could create my own dream team and play online against other players. Also, I was able to play with friends locally, which was fun. Then I could take my team through the various practical challenges in football or create one of my players from scratch. It was definitely not a short preview of a game, but it was a full game experience.
There is also a handy lesson I learned in this trial. I would not lose any progress if I bought the game during the trial period. My save data would be instantly transferred to the complete version of the game. That is a really well thought-out aspect that really strikes me, and I appreciate it.
This offer comes with many deals attached. EA Sports FC 26 is also available as a digital copy and is on sale in some areas at up to 80 percent off for both Switch and Switch 2. This sale continues until July 1, 2026, so be sure to make use of it. Also, for playing in the trial, I got 100 Platinum Points as a reward, which is a good bonus for just playing for free.
Last but not least, EA Sports introduced a feature that we can call “The World’s Game Update” in FC 26. This update celebrates soccer, which seems to go hand in hand with the current World Cup. It gave the game a sense of timeliness and relevance in a very cool manner.
Lastly, I just saw that Konami has also released eFootball™ Kick-Off! on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring national teams and an International Cup mode. The game is great, and if you are also a football fan like me, that is a bad time to have a Nintendo Switch, anyway.
The trial will be active through June 24, 2026, so I hope you will log in and try a few before it expires.
