"In a memo sent to college conference offices from the College Licensing Company (CLC), dated June 26, 2025, CLC put out a request for proposal (RFP) to create a college basketball video game in November 2024. According to the memo, five companies expressed formal interest, and three filed formal bids.

EA Sports sent a cryptic tweet on Monday that hints at the revival of its college basketball video game franchise.

Those who purchased College Football 26 Deluxe Edition can play the game at 11 a.m. CT on Monday, July 7. Subscribers of EA Play also have early access to a 10-hour free trial of the game. College Football 26 will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.