EA Sports FC 27 Soundtrack Revealed: Royal Blood, The Strokes, and Cage The Elephant Feature in Massive Global Playlist

Electronic Arts has officially unveiled the expansive, multi-genre soundtrack for EA Sports FC 27, continuing a two-decade tradition of defining global digital football culture through curated music. Set for official release later this month on September 25—with early access kicking off on September 18 for players who pre-ordered special editions—the upcoming installment boasts an impressive compilation of 120 tracks spanning 36 countries. The newly released playlist blends chart-topping viral anthems, indie staples, electronic club cuts, and unreleased preview tracks from some of the biggest names in contemporary alternative and electronic music.

For generations of gamers, the franchise formerly known as FIFA and its successor EA Sports FC have served as influential cultural curators, introducing millions of players worldwide to emerging genres and international artists. The unveiling of the annual soundtrack is historically treated as a major milestone in the build-up to the game’s launch, often dictating listening habits for the year ahead. With FC 27, Electronic Arts aims to lean further into its international identity by incorporating a remarkably diverse pool of regional talent alongside seasoned global headliners.

A Global Institution: Behind the Curated Playlist

Reflecting on the milestone anniversary of the game’s musical legacy, Steve Schnur, President of Music and Marketing for EA Games, emphasized the cultural significance the franchise has achieved over the past twenty years.

"Over the past 20 years, the EA Sports FC soundtrack has become an international institution," Schnur stated. "This year’s edition of EA Sports FC features music from 120 artists from 36 different countries. The world’s game is annually enhanced by the world’s soundtrack, and FC 27 delivers one of our most globally representative playlists yet. These are the songs that will both define the year ahead and last a lifetime. We’re proud to deliver this exceptional celebration of artistry, culture, and the power of music to bring people together like never before."

The deliberate effort to diversify the sonic landscape is evident across the sprawling tracklist, which seamlessly transitions from underground electronic beats and regional Latin rhythms to heavy guitar-driven indie rock and atmospheric dream pop. By casting a wide net across global markets, EA Sports continues to position its sports simulations not merely as athletic titles, but as premier cultural hubs for contemporary youth culture.

Heavy Hitters and High-Profile Debuts

The EA Sports FC 27 tracklist features a heavy roster of returning favorites and critical darlings, including indie rock royalty The Strokes with "Lonely In The Future," British rock duo Royal Blood, Manchester mainstays Blossoms, and Leeds post-punk outfit Yard Act performing "Cherophobe Rock." The tracklist also makes room for iconic heavyweights and innovative contemporary acts alike, featuring contributions from Kendrick Lamar ("How To Pray" featuring Dahi and Amber Mark), Bonobo ("Drift"), The War On Drugs ("Who’s That"), Cypress Hill ("Run" featuring Poe Leos), Interpol ("See Out Loud"), and Snail Mail ("Tractor Beam").

Beyond established hits, the soundtrack serves as a launchpad for brand-new, unreleased music. Alternative rock veterans Cage The Elephant make a prominent splash on the playlist with their debut of the fresh single "Dying In Reverse."

"EA always puts together a killer soundtrack for FC, so we were thrilled to have our brand-new song ‘Dying In Reverse’ make its debut this year," Cage The Elephant shared in a joint statement regarding the inclusion. "We can’t wait to hear it in the game."

Similarly, electronic producer Mura Masa contributes fresh unreleased material to the mix, aligning with EA’s long-standing strategy of collaborating with top-tier producers to deliver exclusive audio experiences ahead of commercial album rollouts.

The Complete EA Sports FC 27 Soundtrack Lineup

The initial phase of the soundtrack reveals an eclectic mix of international talent, spanning multiple genres, languages, and stylistic movements. Below is the full roster of confirmed tracks released ahead of the early access window:

• Temper City – “Self Aware”
• The Strokes – “Lonely In The Future”
• Interpol – “See Out Loud”
• TOMORA – “Somewhere Else”
• Snail Mail – “Tractor Beam”
• Fat Dog – “Cancel Me (I’m Tired)”
• Lime Garden – “23”
• Grace Ives – “Avalanche”
• Gener8ion, Yung Lean – “Storm I”
• Gener8ion, Yung Lean – “Storm II”
• Joji – “Last Of A Dying Breed”
• Zep – “Figure It Out”
• Lemonsuckr – “Stain”
• Shygirl – “Alyse”
• The Neighbourhood – “Red Flag”
• Nia Archives – “Vertical”
• Yard Act – “Cherophobe Rock”
• Lala Lala – “Arrow”
• The Itch – “No More Sprechgesang”
• Sycco – “Look Up”
• Spill Tab – “Assis”
• Jim Legxacy – “idk idk”
• Yves – “Nail (ft. Lolo Zouai)”
• Kumo 99 – “Eyesore”
• John Beltran, Placid Angles, Sophia Stel – “I Want What I Want”
• LABAT, Skin On Skin – “Feel So Good Around U”
• Orkid – “Ethereal”
• French 79, New Constellations – “Colors Collide”
• KuleeAngee – “Pretty Love”
• Oskar Med K – “On The Ground”
• Lolo Zouai, Lous And The Yakuza – “Lemon Squeeze”
• Miki – “Particule”
• Max Baby – “Hardcore”
• Nimino – “Orla”
• Of The Trees, Earthgang – “Look Into My Eyes”
• Steel Beans, Anderson. Paak – “Too On”
• Jamie Webster – “Small Town Life”
• Disiz, Theodora – “Melodrama”
• Notion, Slew – “Fitness First”
• Jeanne Bonjour – “Metamorphose”
• Paul Prier – “The Rush”
• Milo J – “Bajo De La Piel”
• ZAINAB – “Her Eyes”
• Small Town Kid – “Your Eyes”
• Gentleman’s Dub Club, Jolie P – “BOP”
• JayHadADream – “The Bank”
• Tao Mon Armour – “Adieu Clemence”
• Two Lans, Nohr – “Sign (Revision)”
• Monsieur Perine – “Aguarachate”
• Nathy Peluso – “Aprender A Amar”
• Thee Diane – “Sweet Sauce”
• Dante Spinetta – “Starlight”
• Dopamoon, Romain Muller – “Chat Dans La Nuit”
• Nono – “Joga Bonito”
• FaceBrooklyn – “El Combito”
• Rubio – “Calla (Montoya remix)”
• Feli Colina – “Diabla”
• Miel De Montagne – “Le Summerlove”
• Maria Becerra, El Alfa, XROSS – “Hace Calor”
• Camo – “Pena Negra”
• Macha Kiddo – “Monster”
• Le Yegros – “Trocitos De Madera”
• Rylo & Le Prof – “Motivation”
• Smallx, Saib – “Bloom”
• Laylow – “Megatron”
• H JeuneCrack – “Au Max”
• Miyachi, Yvng Patra, Doc Pauly – “Way Up”
• Kyan, Enzo From The Block, Mu540 – “Garage”
• Nicki Nicole – “Sheite”
• Squeezie – “Ca Fait Pas Mal”
• MaWayy, Wagathoni – “Moon And Back”
• Ade – “More Love”
• AKA – “It Grows On Trees (Money)”
• Alcala Norte – “El Hombre Planeta”
• Alexia Gredy – “Un Peu Plus Souvent (Yuksek remix)”
• Cage The Elephant – “Dying In Reverse”
• Alexsucks – “Autopilot”
• Amigo de Artista, Godie and V.I.C – “Un Dia Nuevo (Fuego)”
• Angele, Justice – “What You Want (Fcukers Remix)”
• Bruvvy – “Little Shiva”
• Apache, Reke, Faker – “Por Estas Calles”
• Arone – “Dramatique”
• Bakermat – “I Love Life (ft. Rani)”
• Barry Can’t Swim – “Dance Dance Dance!”
• Bed – “Detoroito”
• Ben plg – “Nickel”
• Blueprint, Confz, Hayley May – “The World Of Mine”
• Bonobo – “Drift”
• Bseal, Ca$par – “Believe Me”
• CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso – “Muero”
• Cami – “Pana Negra”
• Carli, Seinbo Sey – “The Runner”
• The War On Drugs – “Who’s That”
• Cazzu – “Dolce”
• Chalk – “Can’t Feel It”
• Cheapcuts, Franksy – “Business”
• Chien Mechant – “Etoile Filante”
• Cobrah – “Platinum”
• Crooked Colours – “Pink Limo”
• Cypress Hill – “Run (ft. Poe Leos)”
• Kendrick Lamar – “How To Pray (ft. Dahi, Amber Mark)”
• Dante Spinetta – “Starlight”
• Delfina Dib, Willy Bronco, Tomy B – “Gardel En El Avion”
• Digitalism – “Achtung! Optimism”
• Disiz, Theodora – “Melodrama”
• DJ Pone – “BCN Squad”

EA has confirmed that additional tracks will be revealed when the title officially enters its early access phase for pre-order purchasers.

Launch Timeline and Early Access Schedule

The commercial rollout of EA Sports FC 27 follows a structured timetable designed to reward dedicated fans and early adopters.

• September 18: Early access launches globally for players who pre-ordered special, premium editions of the sports simulator. This period will also see the confirmation of final, supplementary tracks rounding out the in-game audio experience.
• September 25: The official worldwide launch of EA Sports FC 27 across major gaming consoles and PC platforms, making the complete title and its monumental soundtrack available to the general public.

In anticipation of the full game launch, Electronic Arts has already made the curated playlist available for streaming on major music platforms, including Spotify, allowing fans to familiarize themselves with the tracks ahead of diving into menu navigation, career mode, and Ultimate Team matches.

Broader Implications for Gaming and the Music Industry

The symbiotic relationship between video games and music promotion has evolved significantly over the past decade, with high-profile gaming soundtracks functioning as primary discovery engines for independent and international acts. For a mid-tier or breakout artist, placement on an EA Sports soundtrack can translate to millions of streams, an expanded global demographic, and enhanced placement on international festival lineups.

By integrating a diverse cross-section of geographic regions—ranging from Latin American hip-hop and French electronic scenes to UK post-punk and African alternative movements—EA Sports FC 27 reinforces the universal appeal of football while acknowledging the shifting demographics of its core consumer base. As digital interactive entertainment continues to eclipse traditional broadcast media as a youth culture touchstone, the careful curation of these virtual soundtracks remains an influential force in modern music consumption.