As of October 2026, EA Play costs $5.99 a month or $39.99 for a full year. EA Play Pro costs $16.99 a month or $119.99 for a full year, and EA says each membership applies to 1 platform.
EA Play is Electronic Arts' own game subscription. It's EA's own way to try new releases before launch and to play its catalogue of sports and shooter franchises. Here's what each tier costs and what you get, from EA's membership page.
EA Play prices
| Membership | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| EA Play | $5.99 | $39.99 |
| EA Play Pro | $16.99 | $119.99 |
EA says payment renews automatically each month or year, depending on the membership you choose. The yearly prices are the better deal if you'll play through the year, since each yearly price covers twelve months for less than twelve monthly payments.
What an EA Play membership includes
- The Play List: unlimited access to a collection of EA's franchises and top titles, which you can play as much as you want while you're a member.
- Game trials: try select new release titles for up to 10 hours, often before launch.
- Member rewards: monthly in-game rewards in EA's current titles.
- A member discount on EA digital purchases, including game downloads, points packs and DLC.
EA's rewards page lists the kind of thing you get each month. When it was checked, members could claim packs in Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, Madden NFL 27, College Football 27 and NHL 27, each with its own claim window. If you already play one of those games every week, the rewards alone add value.
What the game trials are good for
The 10 hour trial is the most practical part of EA Play. Instead of buying a new EA game at launch and hoping you like it, you can play the first 10 hours of select new releases, which is usually enough to know whether the gameplay, the online modes and the performance suit you. EA's own page pitches it as a way to discover your next favourite game before you pay for it.
The other quiet benefit is the member discount on EA digital purchases. If you buy points packs or DLC for one of EA's sports series, that discount applies to the extras too, not only to full games.
The one platform rule
This is the detail to check before you pay. EA says your membership selection only applies to 1 platform. If you play on both a console and a PC, one membership won't cover both, so decide where you play most before you choose.
EA Play or EA Play Pro?
EA Play gives you the Play List, the 10 hour trials, member rewards and the discount. EA Play Pro is the premium tier at $16.99 a month or $119.99 a year. EA's membership page lists the two as separate sign up options, so compare the game list for each tier on EA's site before you pay the higher price.
A useful rule of thumb: if you mainly want to try new EA games before you buy them, the standard EA Play trials cover that. Only look at Pro after checking on EA's site exactly what it adds for your platform.
How to save on EA Play
- Check whether a console subscription you already pay for includes EA's catalogue before buying EA Play separately.
- If you'll play all year, choose $39.99 yearly rather than $5.99 monthly.
- Pick the platform you play on most, because a membership covers 1 platform.
- Use the 10 hour trials to decide which new releases are worth buying.
- Claim member rewards each month, because each reward has its own claim window.
If you play on Xbox or PlayStation, compare what you'd get from the Xbox Game Pass tiers and the PlayStation Plus tiers before adding another subscription. For the trial route, there's also a list of ways to claim free PC games through gaming subscriptions.
How to join
You join through EA's membership page by choosing EA Play or EA Play Pro, then signing in with your EA Account and picking your platform. EA notes that some member items need you to sign up for its newsletter before you can redeem them, so do that once after joining if you want every reward.
Who EA Play is for
EA Play suits players who live in EA's sports series and shooters. If you play EA SPORTS FC, Madden, College Football or Battlefield, the trials let you test the new edition before you commit, the rewards add something each month, and the discount trims the cost of anything you buy. If you rarely play EA games, there's little here for you.
My verdict
EA Play at $39.99 a year is a low cost add-on for anyone who plays EA's sports or shooter games regularly, mainly for the 10 hour trials and monthly rewards. Pay monthly only if you want it for one game season. And check the one platform rule first, because buying it on the wrong platform is the easiest way to waste the subscription.
Want AI doing the heavy lifting in your marketing?
I build the systems that handle the boring 80 percent, so you get your week back. Done properly, with the human kept in.
Frequently asked questions
How much is EA Play?
As of October 2026, EA Play costs $5.99 a month or $39.99 for a full year.
How much is EA Play Pro?
EA Play Pro costs $16.99 a month or $119.99 for a full year.
Does EA Play work on more than one platform?
No. EA says your membership selection only applies to 1 platform.
What are EA Play game trials?
EA Play members can try select new release titles for up to 10 hours.
Does EA Play renew automatically?
Yes. EA says payment renews automatically each month or year depending on your membership.
Do I need an EA Account to join EA Play?
Yes. EA asks you to sign in with your EA Account to join, and to sign up for its newsletter before you can redeem some member items.
How long are EA Play game trials?
EA Play trials let you play select new release games for up to 10 hours, often before launch.
Is EA Play worth it?
It's worth it if you play EA's sports or shooter games regularly, because of the 10 hour trials, monthly rewards and member discount. If you rarely play EA games, there's little value.
Can I play EA Play games as much as I want?
Yes. EA says that as long as you're a member, you can play any game in the Play List as much as you want.
Do EA Play members get a discount?
Yes. EA lists a member discount on EA digital purchases, including game downloads, points packs and DLC.
