Overview
- Also Known As
- EA FC 2026
- Number of Players
- 4 (22 Player Online)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Game-Key Card
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch 2
26th Sep 2025 — $69.99
26th Sep 2025 — £59.99
- Also Available On
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review EA SPORTS FC 26 (Switch 2) - A Fantastic Football Game, Once You're Used To The Frame Rate
Well worth a Lewandownload
EA’s football series has had a turbulent time on modern Nintendo consoles, as any long-time Nintendo Life reader will doubtless already know. When the Switch got its first entry in the form of FIFA 18, this very reviewer pointed out that it was essentially a port of the Legacy Edition on Xbox 360 and PS3 at the time,...
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EA SPORTS FC 26 Guides
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
The September 2025 Nintendo Direct was a bumper showcase, with an hour of announcements for Switch and Switch 2 and a few big surprises - including big first-party news. Below is the full Nintendo Direct September 2025 video, plus every game announcement accompanied by a trailer, any release date info, plus a link to our...
Guide Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
The July 2025 Nintendo Direct delivered 25 minutes of Switch 2 game news from third-party publishers, including release dates for previously announced titles and brand-new reveals. In this round-up you'll find everything announced in the Partner Showcase, as well as the full Nintendo Direct July 2025 video, trailers for each...
EA SPORTS FC 26 News
UK Charts Kirby Is Nowhere To Be Seen In A Quiet Week
But Cyberpunk 2077 storms back into the top ten
The latest UK charts are in, and despite it including Black Friday, there are very few changes to the numbers in the top ten. The biggest surprise is the absence of Kirby Air Riders from the top 40. Yep, despite the latest Kirby game almost squeaking inside the top ten last week, the Switch 2 sequel...
UK Charts EA Sports FC 26 Kicks Pokémon Legends Z-A Into Second Place
While Dragon Quest I & II debuts at number 6
The latest UK Charts data is in, and the Pokémon Legends: Z-A's dominance is seemingly at an end – at least for now. EA SPORTS FC 26 has retaken the throne, with the former now landing in second place. Meanwhile, Square Enix's new release, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, has made its debut at...
News EA Is Diving Headfirst Into Generative AI With New Partnership
"Together, we’re opening new creative frontiers"
Electronic Arts (EA) has already caused some controversy in recent weeks when it announced it had been acquired by the PIF (Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for a cool $55 billion. Now, the company is back at it again. In a new announcement,
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Topped The Best-Selling Switch Games... In September?
But it came out in October!
We knew Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Switch would be popular, but according to the latest figures from Circana's Mat Piscatella, the game topped the best-selling titles on Nintendo platforms in September. Wait a minute... September? But it launched on 2nd October, right? Yes, that's right. But...
UK Charts Mario Galaxy Loses Steam As Battlefield Blasts Onto The Scene
One Battle(field) after another
We've got our latest look at the UK physical charts and, unusually, there's no Nintendo presence on the podium this week. Battlefield 6 has arrived on the scene with a bang, claiming the top spot in its debut week and pushing last week's champ, Ghost of Yotei, down into third. EA SPORTS FC 26 sticks around in second,...
"We will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology"
Electronic Arts has announced that it has entered an agreement to be purchased by the PIF (Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for a staggering USD $55 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in Q1 FY 2027, was confirmed...
UK Charts FC 26 Scores An Early Winner And Keeps Sonic Racing From The Podium
All the newbies
Our latest look at the UK physical gaming charts is in, and it has been a big week for new releases — enough to push Mario Kart World from the top spot, no less! The Switch 2 launch title finds itself in third this week, with EA SPORTS FC 26 grabbing the gold and Silent Hill F taking silver. All of this mix-up at the top means...
Opinion Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
No longer left behind
Ever since the first big blowout Direct for the Switch 2 back in April, I’ve been itching to see an announcement for Resident Evil on the new console. It’s possibly my favourite series of all time, after all, so I’m eager to play the recent entries on a Nintendo console without having to connect to the bloomin’ Cloud...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th September)
Nothing to dread, here
Well hello there. Welcome. It's the weekend, and that means you're keen to see what we're going to be playing over the next couple of days while divulging your own plans. Before you do so, however, let's just recap the last handful of days. First up, Nintendo announced that it would be expanding its GBA app with two new...
Video EA Sports FC 26 Disappoints At 30fps On Switch 2
Not quite an own goal, at least
With the Switch 2 getting many more feature-parity sports games, and looking visually much improved over their Switch 2 predecessors, we've been more excited than usual to take to the field and go for a good ol' kickabout. And, with EA SPORTS FC 26 out in early access (ahead of its full release next week, on 26th...
About The Game
The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26.
Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback. The new Authentic Gameplay option delivers the most true-to-football experience ever in Career, while the Competitive Gameplay option—driven by refined fundamentals, added consistency, and enhanced responsiveness—is tailor-made for play in Football Ultimate Team™ and Clubs.
Put your dream squad to the test in Football Ultimate Team™ with new Live Events and Tournament modes, as well as a refreshed Rivals and Champs experience.
Experience Manager Career like never before with all-new Manager Live Challenges. Earn rewards throughout the new season by taking on a variety of real-world scenarios and alternative storylines – ranging from a few minutes of play to multiple seasons.
Archetypes inspired by the greats of the game introduce new classes to Clubs and Player Career, bringing more individuality to your player. Develop your abilities by upgrading attributes and unlocking Archetype Perks to give your player a distinct feel on the pitch.
Experience The World’s Game like never before in EA SPORTS FC™ 26, with match data from the world’s top leagues powering 20,000+ authentic players.
Comments 1
Cracking. Just started the BETA and graphically this is the same as FC25 on the original Switch. Not even a glimmer of difference. Very poor indeed.
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