EA Sports FC 27 Beginner's Guide
New to EA Sports FC 27? Which mode to start with, what The Grounds is, which edition and platform you need, and tips for your first days.
EA Sports FC 27 is EA's yearly football game, released on September 25, 2026 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Kylian Mbappé is on the cover, and the big new addition is The Grounds, an open-world social hub for street-style matches, Rush and Clubs.
Where to start
Kick-Off firstPlay a few quick matches against the AI to learn passing, shooting and defending before going online.
Career Mode for solo playersRun a club or one player's career at your own pace, with no online pressure.
Ultimate Team for the long runBuild a squad and play all season with new content every week.
The Grounds with friendsExplore the open world with your Pro, join small-sided matches and Rush, and team up in Clubs.
Habits that help
Pick your presetSince FC 26, Ultimate Team and Clubs use a faster Competitive preset, while Career uses the slower Authentic preset.
Defend with patienceDon't chase with the sprint button – jockey, keep your shape and let your teammates help.
Check the free versionFC 27 Lite is free to download with Kick-Off and online play – a good way to try before you buy.
Last-gen limitsPS4, Xbox One and the first Switch have no The Grounds or Clubs. Play on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC or Switch 2 for everything.
Keep the game updatedTitle updates fix bugs and, from 1.2.0 in mid-November, start tuning gameplay.
Watch the deep divesEA's official deep dives explain each mode in a few minutes.
Keep up with changes
See every game mode, what each edition added, the latest patch notes and the official trailers.
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Sources
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