EA FC 26 server maintenance halts online play, players urged to use companion app for live tracking

EA Sports announced a four‑hour server maintenance for EA FC 26 on July 29, 2026. All online services for the game were unavailable from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, with EA FC 24 servers down from 07:00 to 12:00 UTC. Players experienced sudden disconnects and could not create matches, as the match‑creation function was disabled 30 minutes before the maintenance window. The outage sparked frustration across the global gaming community.

Separately, guides suggest turning a smartphone or tablet into a dedicated “command centre” by using the official EA FC Companion App. Users can keep the app open to monitor real‑time transfer‑market prices and live‑match statistics, positioning the device beside their main screen for quick access while watching live football broadcasts or playing the game.