EA servers are down: FC 26 maintenance timetable
On the morning of November 7, 2025, players trying to log into EA SPORTS FC 26 faced connection errors and were unable to access online services. This issue is not a random crash but a planned maintenance event conducted by EA.
Official confirmation and schedule
"We have a maintenance coming up on November 7, 07:00 to 14:00 UTC. During this time, you may be disconnected or unable to access online services. Match creation will be disabled 30 minutes before the maintenance. Titles impacted: EA SPORTS FC 26, EA SPORTS FC 25, and EA SPORTS FC 24." — EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect)
The announcement confirms that the downtime affects the entire EA SPORTS FC franchise, not just the latest title. Players should expect limited connectivity until the maintenance window ends.
Community reports
According to service monitoring platforms such as DownDetector, user reports of outages surged dramatically—from nearly zero to more than 350 within a short span—indicating widespread disruption across multiple regions.
Additional note
Players are encouraged to wait until maintenance concludes before attempting to reconnect. The downtime ensures better stability for online gameplay in the future.
Author’s Summary
EA SPORTS servers for FC 26, FC 25, and FC 24 are undergoing planned maintenance from 07:00 to 14:00 UTC, temporarily affecting online connectivity for players worldwide.