EA FC 26 Server Maintenance
The dreaded words, “server maintenance,” have dropped for EA FC 26, and yeah, you’ll feel it for almost seven hours today. If you fired up your console this morning and wondered why Ultimate Team won’t load, you’re not alone. EA kicked off maintenance at 07:00 UTC and won’t have online play back until 14:00 UTC. That’s about as long as a Champions League final plus extra time, so maybe grab a snack and catch up on some single-player modes instead.
You’ll spot some big “Match Creation Disabled” warnings about 30 minutes before the main shutdown. Not just FC 26, EA FC 25, and FC 24 are taking the hit on all platforms, so don’t bother switching consoles. Division Rivals, transfer market, online drafts, all on pause. If you’re like me, you’ll refresh the EA server status page every 10 minutes, hoping for a miracle, but historically, EA’s maintenance times are pretty strict, sometimes even stretching longer if they run into extra issues.
How Long Will EA FC 26 Maintenance Last?
Here’s the quick answer: EA FC 26 server maintenance is scheduled to run for about seven hours. That’s a full morning and half your afternoon off the pitch if you’re in Europe. EA confirmed the following official maintenance times:
|
Region |
Maintenance Start |
|---|---|
|
PT |
6 am |
|
CT |
8 am |
|
ET |
9 am |
|
UTC |
07:00 |
When Will EA FC 26 Servers Be Back Up?
Servers are expected back up around 14:00 UTC (or the equivalent in your region), barring any nasty surprises. Keep your eyes on EA Sports Direct Communication on social channels for real-time updates sometimes, you’ll get a heads up if maintenance is complete a few minutes early. If you don’t see normal online play by that time, don’t panic; EA’s maintenance sometimes runs over if patch fixes or server tweaks are needed.
Disclaimer
This guide provides EA FC 26 server maintenance details based on official EA Sports announcements as of November 7, 2025. Schedules, access times, and affected modes may change due to technical issues. For the latest updates, always check EA’s server status page or social channels. Player experience may vary by region.
