Players trying to log into EA SPORTS FC 26 on November 7, 2025, are encountering connection errors and cannot access online features. This issue is due to a scheduled server maintenance affecting the entire franchise, including FC 26, FC 25, and FC 24.
The official EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication account stated:
"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 min before the maintenance."
Service status platforms like DownDetector report a sharp rise in outage reports, jumping from nearly zero to over 350 as players worldwide attempted to log in, confirming a global impact on the player base.
The EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication Twitter account confirmed that the downtime is planned, alleviating concerns about an unexpected crash.
Players are encouraged to monitor official channels for updates and prepare for interruptions during maintenance hours.
"Titles impacted: EA SPORTS FC 26, EA SPORTS FC 25 and EA SPORTS FC…" — EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect)
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Summary: A scheduled server maintenance on November 7, 2025, is causing widespread connection issues across EA SPORTS FC 26 and related titles, temporarily disabling online services and match creation.