EA Sports has officially announced a major server maintenance for FC 26 on November 7, 2025, temporarily disabling online modes across all platforms. This marks the first large-scale downtime of the year, and while the publisher hasn’t detailed the exact reason, it’s part of the regular upkeep meant to improve stability and matchmaking performance.
Server Downtime Schedule (November 7 Maintenance)
According to EA Sports’ official schedule, the FC 26 server maintenance began at:
- 11 PM PT (Nov 6)
- 1 AM CT / 2 AM ET / 7 AM UTC (Nov 7)
Note: Matchmaking was disabled about 30 minutes before these times, meaning players couldn’t start new matches once the countdown started.
EA plans to keep the servers offline for approximately seven hours. If all goes smoothly, you can expect online play to resume around:
| Region | Expected Return Time |
|---|---|
| 6 AM PT | 8 AM CT |
| 9 AM ET | 2 PM UTC |
These times apply globally, and the maintenance window may vary slightly by region. EA has warned that the maintenance could extend if additional fixes or updates are required.
What’s Affected During the Downtime
All online features and matchmaking in EA FC 26 are temporarily unavailable, including:
- Ultimate Team – Online play, transfers, and draft modes are disabled.
- Co-op Seasons & Volta Football – Connectivity is suspended.
- Online Friendlies & Pro Clubs – Match creation blocked until servers return.
Even if you manage to log in, attempting to start a match will trigger an error because EA’s servers are fully offline for maintenance.
Offline Modes You Can Still Play
While servers are down, you can still enjoy several offline modes that don’t require internet access. These include:
- Manager Career Mode – Manage your club and make transfers offline.
- Player Career Mode – Continue your journey without matchmaking interruptions.
- Kick-Off Mode – Quick matches remain playable against AI or local opponents.
This downtime is a good opportunity to complete objectives or challenges in offline play to earn Skill Points (SP) and push forward your Season 2 progression.
How Long Will the Maintenance Last?
EA has estimated a total downtime of about seven hours—roughly from 07:00 to 14:00 UTC. However, maintenance may finish early or extend depending on the scale of backend updates. Historically, EA maintenance sessions rarely exceed their projected window, but it’s wise to check the EA Sports Direct Communication channels or the official server status page for real-time updates.
If everything stays on track, servers should be back online by 2 PM UTC (9 AM ET / 6 AM PT). Once the countdown ends, players can resume online play, access Ultimate Team, and re-enable transfer market functions.
In case EA announces an extension, the new completion time will appear on their EA Help Twitter feed and server status portal, where they regularly post live notices.
Pro Tip: Prepare Before the Next Maintenance
To avoid losing progress or disconnects during future downtimes:
- Always finish ongoing matches at least 30 minutes before maintenance starts.
- Save your offline progress manually in Career Mode.
- Keep an eye on EA’s maintenance news hub or the in-game notification panel for advance alerts.
These small steps can prevent game interruptions when EA performs regular system maintenance.
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