How to play UFL Early Access

UFL Early Access allows you to lace up your boots, strap on your shin guards and kick-start your career before the official sports title launches. We’ll show you how to get involved in UFL Early Access and support the latest effort to conquer the video game soccer market.

Step away from EA FC and eFootball, there’s a promising upstart on the block. In my lifetime I’ve seen the likes of Virtual Soccer, Red Card, World Tour Soccer, Sensible Soccer and This Is Football all battle it out to be champions. However, EA Sports and Konami’s decades of dominance have been unparalleled – and even now it’s only really EA in the title race.

Furthermore, no one has been able to match the budget and ambitions of EA FC and eFootball. However, the UFL is trying to upset the balance, and with Cristiano Ronaldo as its leading man, it might have a chance. You can also support the UFL by playing Early Access and get an important head start on your competitors.

When does UFL Early Access start?

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De Bruyne and Firmino together, who would have thought it. Credit to XTEN Limited

UFL Early Access begins on November 28 for eligible players who secure a specific version of UFL.

There are different ways to gain early access, and a variety of goodies come with each method. No matter which edition you choose, each edition comes with seven days of Early Access to get ahead of the curve in the UFL.

How to play UFL early before the release date

You can play UFL Early Access by purchasing a UFL Pre-Order Pack at the PlayStation or Xbox storefronts.

UFL announces various pre-order packages across the blue and green brands. These bundles are available for purchase until December 5, 2024, but it’s up to you to get one right away to take advantage of Early Access.

How to play UFL Early Access:

  1. Go to UFL pre-order page.
  2. See what’s included UFL Foundation, UFL cluband Ultimate UFL club bundles.
  3. Once you’ve decided on the bundle and platform, click the edition’s PlayStation or Xbox button.
  4. Log in to your account on the store page.
  5. Click to add the item to your shopping cart.
  6. Buy the pre-order package and install UFL.
  7. When UFL Early Access begins, you can start playing and access all your pre-order bonuses – including Early Access!

The UFL is free to play, but if you’re keen, a pre-order pack is the way to start racking up minutes quickly. If Strikerz Inc.’s vision for football proves to be a success, you may have played a championship run that not even Guardiola himself could have imagined.


Be honest, do you think the UFL has any chance of usurping EA FC or even eFootball? Leave a comment below and let us know. Plus, don’t miss our exclusive UFL interview with Strikerz CEO Eugene Nashilov.


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