F1 25 Free Weekend is live on Steam from September 10 through September 14, giving PC players temporary access to F1 25: 2026 Season Edition and the 2026 Season Pack. The Steam promotion ends Monday at 17:00 UTC, which is 1 PM ET and 6 PM BST in the UK.
F1 25 Free Weekend arrives alongside the September update, so new players are not testing the old launch version. The trial includes the current 2026-season content and lets you carry progress into the full game if you decide to buy it afterward.
F1 25 Free Weekend Steam times
F1 25 Free Weekend started on Thursday, September 10 at 17:00 UTC.
It ends on Monday, September 14 at 17:00 UTC.
| Region | End time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | 10 AM PDT |
| Eastern Time | 1 PM EDT |
| UTC | 5 PM |
| United Kingdom | 6 PM BST |
| Central Europe | 7 PM CEST |
The Steam window is separate from Xbox, which received an earlier start and a slightly different end time.
This guide focuses on the Steam free weekend.
How to play F1 25 free on Steam
Open Steam and search for F1 25.
During F1 25 Free Weekend, the store page offers a temporary free-play option alongside the normal purchase choices.
Add the free license, install the game and launch it before the promotion ends.
You do not need EA Play to use the Steam free-weekend license.
An EA account may still be used for the normal game services and online features.
What is included in the F1 25 Free Weekend?
EA says F1 25 Free Weekend gives new players access to F1 25: 2026 Season Edition and the 2026 Season Pack.
That means the trial reflects the current 2026 grid rather than stopping at last year’s content.
The 2026 Season Pack includes the current cars, teams, drivers, regulations and associated seasonal updates.
Players can use the weekend to sample the wider game before deciding whether the current edition is worth buying.
Does the free weekend include F2 2026?
Yes. The September update added the 2026 F2 Championship.
That includes the current F2 cars, drivers, teams and calendar.
F2 content can be used across several game modes, including Grand Prix, Time Trial and multiplayer options.
F1 25 Free Weekend therefore gives returning players a reason to look again even if they played an earlier trial before the September update.
What else changed in the September update?
EA’s September content update added sports changes to the 2026 cars and drivers, including updated liveries, sponsors and team details.
Several special liveries are also being distributed during September.
The update makes F1 25 Free Weekend a snapshot of the game’s current-season presentation rather than an outdated roster.
There are also handling, controller, user-interface and stability changes included through the latest patch.
Does progress carry over if you buy F1 25?
Yes. EA confirms that progress from F1 25 Free Weekend carries over if you purchase F1 25: 2026 Season Edition after the free period.
That means career progress, settings and other supported save data do not need to be abandoned when the Steam license expires.
The promotion is therefore a genuine try-before-you-buy weekend rather than a separate demo save.
Is F1 25 discounted on Steam?
Yes. F1 25 is discounted during the current Steam promotion.
The exact regional price depends on your Steam store currency.
The 2026 Season Pack also has its own pricing for players who already own the original F1 25 release.
If the trial convinces you, check which edition makes sense for your existing ownership before purchasing.
Can you play multiplayer during the free weekend?
The free weekend gives access to the normal game experience covered by the promotional edition, including multiplayer modes.
Online play still depends on the usual account and service requirements.
The trial also includes split-screen and LAN support in relevant modes.
That makes F1 25 Free Weekend useful whether you mainly play Career, chase Time Trial laps or want to race other people.
What happens after September 14?
The temporary Steam license expires when F1 25 Free Weekend ends at 17:00 UTC on September 14.
The game remains installed unless you remove it, but you need a purchased license to keep launching the full title.
Your saved progress remains useful if you purchase later.
If you are undecided, use the weekend to test performance, controls and the current 2026 content before spending anything.
Official site: F1 25
