EA Sports FC

EA Sports FC
EA Sports FC logo
GenresSports simulation (football)
Developers
PublisherEA Sports
PlatformsMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, iOS, Android
First releaseEA Sports FC 24
29 September 2023
Latest releaseEA Sports FC 27
25 September 2026

EA Sports FC is an association football simulation video game franchise developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and published by EA Sports. It serves as the direct successor to their former FIFA series, which was discontinued following the termination of EA and FIFA's licensing agreement, and is a continuation of EA Sports' football simulation games.

The first main instalment in the series, EA Sports FC 24, was launched on 29 September 2023, following a one week early access period for Ultimate Edition users, which serves as its 31st overall instalment. In addition, FIFA Online 4 was updated as EA Sports FC Online on 22 September 2023, while FIFA Mobile was updated to EA Sports FC Mobile globally on 26 September 2023. The second main instalment in the series, EA Sports FC 25 was launched on 27 September 2024, with the Ultimate Edition being released a week before on 20 September. The Ultimate Edition of the game comes with in game bonuses such as FC Points, Early Access, and Players.

History

On 10 May 2022, EA Sports and FIFA announced that their long-term licensing agreement would end upon its conclusion on 31 December 2022, following a one-year extension to allow for the release of FIFA 23.

Despite the rebranding, the franchise retained its licenses of more than 19,000 players, 700 teams, 100 stadiums and 30 leagues from FIFA 23.

On 11 December 2025, European Football Clubs (EFC) and EA Sports FC announced a landmark multi-year partnership designed to empower football clubs across Europe, invest in community initiatives, and expand visibility across both real-world and digital football.

On 7 May 2026, EA Sports announced that they purchased the license from AFC and have the license of AFC Asian Cup.

Games

Release timeline
2016EA Sports FC Mobile
2017
2018EA Sports FC Online
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023EA Sports FC 24
2024EA Sports FC Tactical
EA Sports FC 25
2025EA Sports FC 26
2026EA Sports FC 27

Main instalments

EA Sports FC 24

EA Sports FC 25

Jude Bellingham during the EA Sports FC 25 launch event

EA Sports FC 26

EA Sports FC 27

Other instalments

EA Sports FC Mobile

In 2023, EA Sports FC Mobile succeeded the FIFA Mobile game series in the launch of EA Sports FC Mobile 24 on 26 September 2023. Following the split between EA and FIFA, features included cross-regional play, power shots, new skills, the return of a global market, new Spectator Mode, and a new UEFA Champions League tournament mode.

EA Sports FC Online

  • Released for: Windows
  • Release date: 17 May 2018

On 22 September 2023; FIFA Online 4 was renamed EA Sports FC Online, following the split between EA and FIFA. The game is an online free-to-play version of EA Sports FC for Asian market. The game allows players to play regular matches with 2v2 or 3v3 matches like the main series as well as the Ultimate Team feature seen in other games. The game allows the ability to buy players from a marketplace and help build their stats by purchasing items.

EA Sports FC Tactical

  • Released for: iOS, Android
  • Release date: 22 May 2024 (in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia).

References

  1. ↑ "EA & FIFA - Licensing Agreement Extended Until 2022" (Press release). Vancouver: Electronic Arts. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to the Club - EA Sports FC™ is the Future of Interactive Football" (Press release). Vancouver: Electronic Arts. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "European Football Clubs (EFC) and EA SPORTS FC™ announce landmark partnership to empower clubs across Europe". European Football Clubs. 11 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "AFC appoints EA SPORTS FC™ as Official Licensed Product of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™". the-AFC. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "EA Sports FC™ Mobile 24 | Feature Update Trailer". YouTube. 9 April 2024.
  6. ↑ "EA Sports FC™ Mobile - Preparing for EA Sports FC Mobile". Electronic Arts. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "FIFA Online 4: What is it, available countries, when is it coming to the UK, game modes & more". 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  8. ↑ "EA Sports FC™ Tactical | Official Launch Trailer". YouTube. 12 May 2024.