EA FC 26 Server Maintenance: Duration and Return Time
EA temporarily shut down servers for EA FC 26, FC 25, and FC 24 due to scheduled maintenance on all platforms. The downtime began on and is planned to last until , affecting all online modes, including Ultimate Team.
Current Impact
- Online functionality such as Ultimate Team, Division Rivals, online drafts, and transfer market is unavailable.
- Approximately 30 minutes before the shutdown, players saw “Match Creation Disabled” warnings.
- Maintenance impacts all consoles and PC platforms simultaneously.
What Players Can Expect
The total maintenance window is about seven hours — roughly the length of a Champions League final with extra time. EA’s maintenance schedules are generally strict, though delays occasionally happen if technical issues arise.
“Server maintenance” — the two words no football gamer wants to hear, especially on match day.
As of now, servers are expected to return online around 14:00 UTC, depending on regional differences and unforeseen complications. Until then, players can dive into offline modes or take a break.
Official Schedule
- Start time: 07:00 UTC
- Expected end time: 14:00 UTC
Author’s Summary: EA’s multi-title maintenance on November 7 halts all online modes for nearly seven hours, with servers scheduled to be back by mid-afternoon UTC.