FC 27: Is The Grounds the Biggest Game Changer Since Ultimate Team? | gamescom 2026

EA Sports FC 27 is introducing The Grounds, an all new social space that embodies the shared love of Football from around the world. With three districts inspired by global football cultures, you’ll be able to jump in with up to 100 other players and experience small-sided football matches, kickabouts and more! 

We chatted to Karthik Venkateshan, and Jean-Francois Guastalla from EA to learn more about this all new mode, touching on how big The Grounds is compared to Ultimate Team, the decision making around the districts and what the thought process was behind choosing these cultural touchpoints, and of course what the long-term plan is for The Grounds. 

You’ll be able to have a kickabout down the local district park yourself, when EA Sports FC 27 launches PlayStation 5 (PS5), Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App) and Xbox Series X|S.

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