EA SPORTS FC 26

How it plays

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• On one screen, friends can face off or team up against the computer in Kick-Off.

• Online, a group can fill a Clubs side with their own pro players, play 5v5 Rush in fives, or take on others in 2v2 Co-op Seasons.

• PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series play together; the PS4, Xbox One and Switch versions only play within their own family.

• On Switch 2, GameShare lets a friend join Kick-Off without a copy.

• Sports
• Competitive
• Party chaos
• Newcomer friendly
• Good with kids

Every way to play together

• • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox

  PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

  Same screen

  4players, shared screen, co-op and versus, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)

  Up to four on one console or PC in Kick-Off; Manager Career also supports couch co-op.

  Same room, own screens

  No

  Online

  22players, co-op and versus, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)

  A Clubs side takes up to eleven friends and two clubs can meet in a friendly (not confirmed on the original Switch); Rush lobbies take five; Co-op Seasons is 2v2.

• • Switch 2
  • Switch

  Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch

  Same screen

  4players, shared screen, co-op and versus, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)

  One controller per player; a split pair of Joy-Cons counts as two. With GameShare on Switch 2, three on the host console and one guest share a match.

  Same room, own screens

  2players, versus, side modes onlyEditor (how we check facts)

  Local Seasons: two consoles within about ten metres play 1v1.

  Online

  22players, co-op and versus, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)

  A Clubs side takes up to eleven friends and two clubs can meet in a friendly (not confirmed on the original Switch); Rush lobbies take five; Co-op Seasons is 2v2.

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Quick facts

Developer

EA Canada and EA Romania

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Platforms

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch

Series

EA Sports FC

Released

• Sep 25, 2025 on PC

Controllers

Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too

Languages

Text in 21 languages, voices in 14

Age rating

Everyone (ESRB)

In these lists

• One of 290 co-op games on PS5
• One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5
• One of 123 local multiplayer games on Switch
• One of 54 4-player couch co-op games on Switch 2
• One of 158 crossplay co-op games
• One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough

Can you play EA SPORTS FC 26 on one screen?

Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.

One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5

How many players can play EA SPORTS FC 26 together?

Shared-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Local versus on separate screens for up to 2 on Switch 2 and Switch. Online co-op and versus for up to 22 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.

Is EA SPORTS FC 26 crossplay?

Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. PS5, Xbox Series and PC play together; PS4 and Xbox One only with each other; Switch and Switch 2 have no crossplay.

One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games

Do you need two copies of EA SPORTS FC 26?

On one screen, one copy is enough. Switch 2 owners can share it with GameShare.

One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough

Can you play the EA SPORTS FC 26 story together?

Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen and online.

What platforms is EA SPORTS FC 26 on?

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

One of 290 co-op games on PS5

Does EA SPORTS FC 26 work on Steam Deck?

No: Steam rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Is EA SPORTS FC 26 free?

No, it's a paid game. It's included with Game Pass on Xbox and EA Play on Xbox.

Is EA SPORTS FC 26 on Game Pass?

Yes: included with Game Pass on Xbox and EA Play on Xbox.

One of 105 Xbox Game Pass multiplayer games

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