Players trying to log into EA SPORTS FC 26 on the morning of November 7, 2025, have encountered connection errors and are unable to access online services.
This issue is not due to an unexpected crash but results from a significant, planned server maintenance.
The official EA SPORTS FC social media account confirmed the downtime affecting the entire franchise, including FC 26, FC 25, and FC 24.
Websites monitoring service statuses, such as DownDetector, have shown a sharp increase in outage reports. User submissions rose from almost zero to more than 350, indicating that the outage is widespread and impacts the entire player base.
The scheduled maintenance of EA SPORTS FC servers is causing widespread connection issues, confirmed by official sources and reflected in user reports on status platforms.
Author's note: EA SPORTS FC players worldwide currently face access issues as part of a planned, extended server maintenance affecting multiple titles.