EA SPORTS FC 26 players faced significant connectivity issues on November 7, 2025, due to a scheduled server maintenance. This outage affects online services for multiple versions of the game, including FC 25 and FC 24. According to an official announcement from EA, the maintenance is set from 07:00 to 14:00 UTC.
EA Servers Down: Maintenance Schedule Overview
During the maintenance period, players are unable to access any online modes, such as Ultimate Team and Clubs. This disruption is confirmed by increased reports on service status websites like DownDetector.
Key Details of the Scheduled Maintenance
- Start Time: November 7, 07:00 UTC
- Expected End Time: November 7, 14:00 UTC
- Total Duration: Approximately 7 hours
- Games Affected: EA SPORTS FC 26, FC 25, and FC 24
Players received the error message “ea.com unable to connect” during this downtime. This error typically indicates issues with EA’s servers rather than local internet connections. As maintenance was extensive, troubleshooting local networks would not rectify the problem.
Global Time Conversions for Maintenance End
| Region | Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | 10:00 AM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 7:00 AM |
| UK Time (GMT) | 2:00 PM |
| Central European Time (CET) | 3:00 PM |
| Istanbul Time (TRT) | 5:00 PM |
This timeline serves as an estimate, and while EA generally follows their maintenance schedule, extended downtime may occur. Players should stay updated for any further announcements regarding the maintenance duration from El-Balad.
