Toni Kroos is making calls to get players for a free game this weekend. The new year has barely begun, but Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers are getting their first Free Play Days of 2026 this weekend. From January 15-18, players who participate in the event will get to play one of the most popular sports games in the world, EA Sports FC 26, for free. To get the word out, EA and Xbox shared a video of retired German soccer player Toni Kroos--who played for Real Madrid for a decade--working the phones and reconnecting with people. Game Pass Premium and Essential cost $15 and $10 a month, respectively. However, Microsoft is currently running a special deal that will let players try Premium for 14 days for only $1. Essential is also getting a $1 preview period, but for 30 days instead of 14. Unfortunately, Game Pass Ultimate isn't getting a discount at this time and the price remains $30 per month. According to research company Newzoo, EA Sports FC 26 was the console game that generated the most revenue in 2025 in terms of international sales through the end of November. Among PC games, EA Sports FC 26 placed sixth overall. Latest in EA Sports FC 26 2025's Top 10 Games, Ranked By How Much Money They Made This Year EA's $55 Billion Sale Price Reflects Gaming's "Place In Modern Entertainment," Xbox Boss Says EA And 2K Sports Games Are Over 50% Off For Black Friday