Free Play Days: EA Sports Dominates January Edition

Prepare to dive into a weekend brimming with excitement and intense battles! Whether you’re a fan of scoring goals, tackling on the gridiron, racing at high speeds, or delivering knockout punches, this weekend is packed with all the action you need during Free Play Days! Games like FC 25, College Football 25, Madden NFL 25, F1 24, NHL 25, UFC 5, WRC 24, and PGA Tour are ready for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core members to explore from the early hours of Thursday, January 16, straight through to the final ticks of Sunday, January 19.

How To Get Started

To start playing, head to the game’s specific detail page on Xbox.com and begin the installation process. You’ll be directed to the Microsoft Store, where a simple sign-in lets you install the game with your Xbox Game Pass membership. On your console, just navigate to the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and scroll down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.

Extend The Adventure

Once the weekend’s fun is over, you don’t have to stop. Grab the game and its other editions at a discounted rate for a limited time, ensuring you can keep playing with all your achievements and Gamerscore intact from the event. Just keep in mind, availability and discounts can vary depending on the region and game title.

Free Play Days (Membership Required)

EA SPORTS FC™ 25 Standard Edition Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

Experience more ways to lead your club to victory with EA Sports FC 25, specially optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Team up in fan-favorite modes like the new 5v5 Rush and manage your team with enhanced tactical controls brought to you by FC IQ.

EA SPORTS™ College Football 25

In EA Sports College Football 25, enjoy gameplay across 134 FBS schools as you dive into the iconic settings that make college football unforgettable, all optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Aim for college greatness in this electrifying game!

EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25

With cutting-edge FieldSense tech powered by Boom Tech, Madden NFL 25 lets you unleash impactful tackles and dynamic plays on the Xbox Series X|S platform with incredible realism.

F1® 24

Step into the world of Formula 1 with EA Sports F1 24, where you’ll be part of the elite 20 drivers in the official videogame of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, ready to rev your engines on Xbox Series X|S.

NHL® 25 Xbox Series X|S

EA Sports NHL 25, enhanced by ICE-Q, offers a fresh gaming intelligence system on Xbox Series X|S. Control every moment on the ice with realistic hockey intelligence.

UFC® 5

EA Sports UFC 5 takes fighting games to new heights with Frostbite technology powering everything from graphics to intricate damage systems and doctor stoppages on Xbox Series X|S.

EA SPORTS™ WRC 24

Feel the adrenaline rush of rally racing in WRC 24, as it brings new locations, vehicles, and stages to life, all set in the thrilling 2024 rally season, optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™

Take part in exclusive Majors with EA Sports PGA Tour, featuring Pure Strike for refined golfing gameplay, exclusively available on Xbox Series X|S with unprecedented access to world-renowned golf courses.

Dive into an incredible weekend of gaming with these top-notch titles and make the most of Free Play Days!