EA FC 26 servers down — here's why the game is offline and when it will be back

EA FC 26 Servers Down: Explanation and Return Time

Thousands of gamers faced login issues with EA Sports FC 26 early on Friday morning. The developers have now clarified the reason behind the server outage.

Server Outage Details

Just hours before the launch of the new promo, UEFA Primetime, EA Sports FC 26 servers went offline, preventing players from accessing Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs, and other online modes.

According to Down Detector, problem reports began around 6:17 AM GMT on November 7 and sharply increased after 9 AM GMT (UK time).

Community Reactions

Content creator Bonfire5th posted on X:
EA servers are down today on FC26! That ruins the stream for this morning so going to do it in the afternoon instead!
Another player said:
I was just playing a Division 1 game and it's gone down on me. Frustrating.

Reason for the Downtime

There is no technical fault causing the outage. Instead, EA Sports has taken the servers offline to perform essential maintenance.

In an official statement on X, EA Sports FC Direct Communication wrote:

We have a maintenance coming up.
During this time, you will be disconnected or unable to access online services. Match creation will be disabled 30 minutes before maintenance.
Titles impacted: EA Sports FC 26, EA Sports FC 25 and EA Sports FC 24 on all platforms.

Summary

EA Sports FC 26 servers are temporarily offline for crucial maintenance, affecting multiple game versions and online features, with services expected to resume once work is completed.

The Mirror — 2025-11-07

EA FC 26 Servers Down: Explanation and Return Time

Server Outage Details

Community Reactions

Reason for the Downtime

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