Are EA FC Servers Down Today?
Yes, the EA FC servers are offline right now due to planned maintenance. EA regularly takes the servers down to perform important updates, fixes, and backend improvements.
EA FC servers are currently down for scheduled maintenance today, February 4. According to the official EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication account, maintenance is taking place from 04:00 UTC to 09:00 UTC. During this window, players may get disconnected or face trouble accessing online services across EA SPORTS FC 26, FC 25, and FC 24.
While the maintenance is ongoing, most online features become unavailable. Players often see errors such as “Unable to connect to EA servers”, matchmaking failures, or get kicked back to the main menu.
Official EASFCDirect Announcement
The maintenance was officially announced by @EASFCDirect on X. The post states:
“We have a maintenance coming up on February 4, 04:00 to 9:00 UTC. During this time, you may be disconnected or unable to access online services.”
It also mentioned that match creation will be disabled 30 minutes before the maintenance window begins.
Which EA FC Games Are Affected?
The current maintenance affects the following titles on all platforms:
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EA SPORTS FC 26
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EA SPORTS FC 25
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EA SPORTS FC 24
Since this is a server-side maintenance, switching platforms or consoles will not help bypass the downtime.
EA FC Maintenance Today – Timings and Duration
EA FC Maintenance Start and End Time (UTC)
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Start: February 4, 04:00 UTC
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End: February 4, 09:00 UTC
How Long Will EA FC Maintenance Take?
This scheduled maintenance window is expected to last 5 hours. While EA usually tries to finish on time, the actual restoration can sometimes run a little earlier or slightly longer depending on the work involved.
EA FC Maintenance Time in Your Region
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Region |
Maintenance Time |
|---|---|
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UTC |
04:00 – 09:00 |
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ET (Eastern) |
23:00 – 04:00 (Feb 3–4) |
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PT (Pacific) |
20:00 – 01:00 (Feb 3–4) |
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GMT |
04:00 – 09:00 |
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CET |
05:00 – 10:00 |
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IST (India) |
09:30 – 14:30 |
What Modes and Features Are Impacted?
During the maintenance window, the following online modes are usually unavailable:
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Ultimate Team
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Clubs
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Division Rivals
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Online Seasons
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Transfer Market
Offline modes such as Kick-Off, Practice Arena, and Career Mode (offline portions) normally remain playable.
Common Error Messages During Maintenance
Players commonly report these issues while maintenance is live:
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“Unable to connect”
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Failed to join match
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“Checking updates” loop
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Sudden disconnection from online modes
How to Check If EA FC Servers Are Down
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Visit the official EA Server Status page and select EA SPORTS FC.
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Follow @EASFCDirect on X for real-time updates.
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Check community reports on platforms like Reddit or Downdetector for confirmation.
What You Can Do While Servers Are Down?
Use this time to practice skill moves in the Practice Arena, tweak your squad, complete any offline objectives, or simply take a short break. Trying to reconnect repeatedly usually won’t speed up the process when maintenance is officially announced.
Disclaimer:
Online services and server status can change quickly. This information is for general guidance only and may not reflect real-time EA FC server conditions, official announcements, or regional variations.
