The highly anticipated EA Sports FC26 game will be released this week - here’s how you can get it first in London.

The countdown to the official release of EA FC26 is almost here, and for fans wanting to buy it in person, here’s where to head in London.

Argos has confirmed it is bringing back the classic midnight game launch across select branches, including one in London.

Before you were able to download your game straight to your console, fans would queue outside their local stores to be the first to get their hands on the new release.

Thanks to Argos, gamers will be able to shop the new EA FC26 in person as soon as it is released this week at midnight on Thursday, 25th September.

Here’s everything London EA FC26 fans need to know about Argos’s London midnight launch.

Pete Wray, Senior Gaming Buyer at Argos, comments, "We know how much our customers look forward to major gaming releases, and we're thrilled to offer this midnight launch for EA FC26. For Argos, with our customer-first ethos, this midnight launch of EA FC26 is a fantastic way for us to bring the excitement of launch day directly to super fans of the game and ensure they're among the first to play.”

EA FC26 Midnight launch in London

When: Midnight, Thursday 25th September.

Where: Old Kent Road Argos

Address: Argos, Unit 3 & 4, Southernwood Retail Park, Humphrey St, London SE1 5JJ

Nearest Tube Station: Bermondsey

Do I need to pre-order EA FC26?

Customers will not need to have pre-ordered the game to participate; all purchases at the midnight launch will be on a walk-in basis. In addition, customers are welcome to purchase other items from Argos’s extensive product range during the half-hour opening.

For those unable to attend, pre-orders placed with Argos online for home delivery will arrive on Friday 26th September. Click & collect is not available for pre-orders.

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