EA Sports to Release College Basketball Video Game in 2028

EA Sports is set to bring back its college basketball video game in 2028, as reported by Matt Brown. The company hinted at the release on Twitter. Both EA Sports and 2K had stopped releasing college basketball games before 2013. After the success of EA's college football game return, a basketball game was the next logical step.

In a memo from the College Licensing Company (CLC) to college conference offices dated July 26, 2025, a request for proposal (RFP) was made to create a college basketball video game. Five companies showed interest, and three submitted bids. The memo recommended that the conferences accept EA Sports' proposal to bring back EA Sports College Basketball, with the first game set for 2028.

It will be over a decade between college football and basketball games, but the drought will end in three years. The return of video games was speculated due to NIL opportunities for players to profit from their likeness. EA Sports ensured they were part of bringing back the college basketball game.

It's uncertain how the game will evolve by 2028, but the progress of the college football game suggests improvements each year. The potential for EA Sports College Basketball 29 and other sports games in the future is exciting, given the opportunities with NIL.