EA Sports FC 27 was released on September 25, 2026 for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch consoles. This year's edition brings The Grounds, a large social space connected to the Clubs mode, as well as concrete changes to careers, Ultimate Team and playing on the field. However, not all functions are available on every platform.
The Grounds is the biggest news
The Grounds is a football space where players can meet, develop their Pro character and engage in various activities. EA states that there can be up to 100 players in the shared space, spread across three neighborhoods inspired by the football culture of the United Kingdom, France and Argentina.
In addition to Club matches, there are one-on-one, two-on-two and three-on-three matches, Rush and more relaxed activities that combine football with other sports. The idea is that the team has something to do even when they are not ready for a classic competitive match.
Important limitation: The Grounds, including Clubs, is only available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players on PS4, Xbox One, and the first Switch don't get the mod.
More control in the match
EA announces less auto-assist and more player-driven decisions. Among the changes are a more manual defense, smarter movement of teammates without the ball and more variety of corners and crosses. New commands for running in after adding have also been added.
These are changes that sound significant on paper, but their actual effect depends on the feeling in the match and subsequent balance changes. Therefore, FC 27 should not be declared better than FC 26 based only on the list of functions.
Career Mode gets a more serious transfer market
For players who prefer a career, EA has renewed the transfer market. Clubs can bid more actively, player valuations use TransferRoom data, and negotiations include performance-related clauses and buy-back options.
There it is Dynamic OVR, which changes the player's rating according to form, morale and physical fitness. Manager Live Creator Challenges allow you to create and share your own scenarios, while Player Career introduces rivalries for a place in the starting lineup. The career thus receives news that goes beyond updated transfers and jerseys.
What's new in Ultimate Team?
Football Ultimate Team brings FUT Gallery, a space for storing and displaying cards that have passed through your club. Progressing in the gallery brings rewards, and Hall of FUT cards, simpler Squad Building Challenges and new Live Events for playing against the computer are also coming.
Ultimate Team still features in-game purchases and random paid items. Those who enter this mode with a limited budget should also count on that part of the experience, not only on the content of the basic game.
Where can I play and how can I try it before buying?
FC 27 is available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. EA lists more than 21.000 footballers, over 800 clubs and national teams, at least 140 stadiums and more than 35 leagues.
For those who haven't decided to buy the new game yet, there is FC 27 Lite, a free limited version with select modes including Kick-Off and Online Friendlies. It is available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, with an Internet connection and an EA account. EA Play subscribers can try out the full game for ten hours, with progress carried over if they buy it later.
What is most important for different players?
If you are interested in Clubs and playing with company, The Grounds is the biggest news provided you play on a supported platform. Career fans get renewed transfers and new challenges, while Ultimate Team players will be most interested in the FUT Gallery and single-player events. For those who mainly play local matches, the most important thing will be the actual feeling on the pitch.
The Lite version or the 10-hour EA Play trial gives you the opportunity to check out the changes in practice. The long-term judgment about the gameplay will be brought only by playing and developing the game during the season.
