EA Sports announced a significant server maintenance for FC 26 scheduled for November 7, marking the first major downtime this year. The maintenance appears routine, though the exact details were not disclosed.
During maintenance, matchmaking will be disabled, preventing players from starting new matches. All online modes requiring internet access, including the popular Ultimate Team mode, will be inaccessible.
According to EA Sports, "The servers will be down for approximately seven hours." They also warned that the downtime could be extended beyond the scheduled time.
Once the countdown ends, normal matchmaking should resume, allowing players to enjoy FC 26 online modes again. Updates will be provided if the maintenance period changes.
Summary: EA Sports will perform a lengthy server maintenance for FC 26 starting November 7, disabling all online matchmaking and modes, including Ultimate Team, for around seven hours.