EA SPORTS FC™ 26 — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Meet the Bundesliga and Frauen-Bundesliga Team of the Season | 2026-05-01 | Meet the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Bundesliga and Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga Team of the Season. Celebrate season-defining performers across Germany's top leagues in Football Ultimate Team™. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.4 | 2026-04-28 | EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.4 is now live and includes the updates below. Ultimate TeamMade the following changes:Improved UI selection when viewing Player Items in a New Releases tab.The Actions button callout was unavailable in New Releases when using the Compare Price function. Career ModeAddressed the following issues:Addressed an issue where CPU Slider settings would reset to default after relaunching the game and loading a save.An incorrect team would display when starting a new Manager Career with an Icon Player.Youth player height generation has been adjusted to ensure more realistic and balanced prospects. ClubsAddressed the followin |
| Meet the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Premier League Team of the Season | 2026-04-24 | As the action heats up across the English top flight, celebrate season-defining performers in Football Ultimate Team™. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| Don’t miss Team of the Season in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 | 2026-04-17 | Meet the players that performed all season long as Team of the Season kicks off in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Football Ultimate Team™. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| FC 26 PC Launch Issue Addressed | 2026-04-13 | Last month we addressed an issue that was preventing some PC players from launching FC 26, often causing stability issues. Previously impacted players should now be able to launch FC 26 without this issue |
| Build your dream line up with EA SPORTS FC™ 26 ICONS Edition | 2026-04-08 | Get the ICONS Edition now and receive a Gold Starting XI Pack with 11 untradeable Gold Player Items rated 84 or higher and three untradeable iconic Players Picks rated up to 91 OVR from a selection of EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Football Ultimate Team™ base and campaign ICONs and Heroes from FC 26 FUT campaigns from game launch until 31 March 2026, excluding Team of the Year and Champion ICONs and TOTY Honourable Mention & Classic XI Heroes.* *Excludes TOTY, Debut & Champion ICONS; TOTY Honourable Mention & Classic XI Heroes; all SBC, Objectives, Season & Premium Pass & ICON Swaps Player Content. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_2 |
| FC 26 v1.5.3 Update | 2026-04-07 | EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.3 is dropping soon for all platforms and includes the updates below. GameplayAddressed the following issues:Goalkeepers will now kick the ball out of play if a player excessively wastes time by passing back to them over and over again.This change is to address rare scenarios that are inauthentic to football and does not impact a typical back pass.Ultimate TeamAddressed the following issues:Some kits and badges were not searchable in the transfer market.Some Player Celebration animation previews did not display when selected.Career ModeMade the following changes:Added a missing separator in European competition stan |
| Meet the Trophy Titans in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 | 2026-04-03 | Follow the careers of major silverware magnets as some of football’s most decorated ICONs and Heroes take centre stage in Football Ultimate Team™. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| FC 26 v1.5.2 Update | 2026-03-30 | EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.2 is now live and includes the updates below. Career Mode Addressed the following issues: Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred. Want to provide us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 26? https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp and let us know what you think, it only takes a few minutes. Thank you for your continued feedback. Make sure to join the Official EA SPORTS FC Discord for the latest news and updates.- The EA SPORTS FC Team |
| Go for glory in Football Ultimate Team™ | 2026-03-27 | The pinnacle of club knockout competition is here. Go the distance in knockout football and see UEFA Road to the Final players and Heroes level up as dramatic campaigns from across the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and Women’s Champions League reach their peak in Football Ultimate Team™. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| FC 26 v1.5.1 Update | 2026-03-24 | EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.1 is now live and includes the updates below.Ultimate Team Addressed the following issues:When adding or swapping Player Items to a Squad or SBC, the filter was using Any by default instead of selecting the position highlighted. Career Mode Made the following changes: Updated some social media posts.Updated the injury duration selection in the Injuries and Suspensions menu.Improved visibility of qualification zones in competition standings in Deeper Sim. Addressed the following issues: Swapping to the Position tab while in Development Plans would cause Role Growth to disappear.Addressed instances of overlapping tex |
| Answer the Call in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Football Ultimate Team™ | 2026-03-20 | Countdown to the summer of football with boosted stats and enhanced nation Chemistry links for players on the cusp of international selection before confirmed call ups land further upgrades. Plus, lock in with one nation tournaments and themed SBCs. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| Grab your monthly reward with EA Play | 2026-03-12 | From now until April 23, EA Play members can log in to EA SPORTS™ FC™ 26 and automatically receive a Football Ultimate Team™ Draft Token. Use the token to enter the Ultimate Draft, where you'll build your squad from a random pool and challenge other players in up to 4 matches. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay. Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details. |
| Start the party with FUT Birthday in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 | 2026-03-06 | Football Ultimate Team™ turns 17, unwrapping Heroes, ICONs and 5-Star upgrades. Party with standout players who have defined your season, from Weekend League warriors to Gauntlet saviours, and create your own FUT Birthday baller with brand-new Evolutions. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| EA SPORTS FC 26: FC 26 Title Update v1.5.0 | 2026-03-04 | Title Update 1.5.0 is coming soon to EA SPORTS FC™ 26, bringing changes to gameplay and updates to multiple modes inspired by feedback from the community. GameplayOver the past few weeks, we’ve been closely following conversations across Discord polls, feedback posts, and social channels. If you would like to share your FC 26 Feedback head over to the official EA SPORTS FC Discord. We appreciate the time and detail the community has shared around Passing and Shooting PlayStyles. As a result, this update focuses on reducing the overall impact of certain PlayStyles and shifting more influence towards players’ core attributes.The following chang |
| Stats become stars in Football Ultimate Team™ | 2026-02-20 | Stats become stars in Football Ultimate Team™. Fantasy FC rewards on-pitch performances with in-game upgrades improving OVRs, PlayStyles, and more for players racking up goals, assists, clean sheets, and other key metrics. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| February Feedback Update | 2026-02-20 | Welcome to the February Feedback Update.Throughout February, we’ve continued tracking your feedback across all modes. Today we wanted to highlight upcoming changes to PlayStyles and address the recent fix to Finesse Shots.Fineese ShotWe recently addressed the Finesse Shot issue. The problem was resolved by rolling back a change from Title Update 1.4.2. In those patch notes, the change was described as: "Inaccurate knuckle ball shots could have occurred more often than intended." Following the rollback, Finesse Shots should now be performing as expected. We’ll continue monitoring feedback and gameplay data, but this fix is now live.PlayStyles |
| Go round for round in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 | 2026-02-13 | Celebrate clutch players from past and present competitions that have risen to the occasion, including new Heroes and ICONs that turned it on in the moments that mattered. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| ICON Swaps returns to EA SPORTS FC 26 Football Ultimate Team | 2026-02-05 | Take on themed Objectives through Squad Battles, Live Events, and Champs to earn the first 10 Tokens before 10 more drop on 20 February. Then complete trade-in Squad Building Challenges to exchange Tokens for Player Items, Packs, or Evolutions. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405690/EA_SPORTS_FC_26/ |
| EA SPORTS FC 26 Title Update 1.4.2 | 2026-02-03 | EA SPORTS FC 26 v1.4.2 is now live for the PC/PS4/PS5/XB1 and XBX|S versions and will soon be able for the Switch / Switch 2 versions.GameplayMade the following updates:Addressed an issue where the goalkeeper could've deflected the ball too accurately during an anticipation save.Inaccurate knuckle ball shots could have occurred more often than intended.Career ModeMade the following changes:Added a new Contract Extension setting under Transfer & Scouting that enables you to choose how open players might be to contract extensions.Updated visuals and animations for scheduling loading screen.Added a new Social Media panel that surfaces active Cha |