EA Sports FC 26 Statistics And User Data 2026
EA Sports FC 26’s all-time Steam concurrent player count peaked at 100,753 on January 16, 2026 — four months after launch and the game’s highest single day on the platform. By the end of October 2025, global sales had reached 12 million copies, pacing 1.4 times faster than the previous cycle. This article covers EA Sports FC 26 sales data, Steam player counts, review scores, platform breakdown, European market performance, and EA revenue figures through April 2026.
EA Sports FC 26 Statistics
- EA Sports FC 26 sold 12 million copies across all platforms by end of October 2025, per industry data cited by quantumrun.
- The game’s Steam concurrent player count peaked at 100,753 on January 16, 2026, during the Team of the Year promotional event.
- PlayStation accounted for 67.5% of first-week global sales, with PS5 making up 88% of that share.
- EA Sports FC 26 ranked as the best-selling game of 2025 in 16 of 17 European countries, according to GfK Entertainment.
- The PS5 version holds an 84 on Metacritic — 7 to 8 points above FC 25’s score from the previous cycle.
How Many Copies Has EA Sports FC 26 Sold?
EA Sports FC 26 sold approximately 9 million copies in its opening week, reached 10 million by day 14, and hit 12 million by the end of October 2025. The pace ran 1.4 times faster than FC 25 over the same window — a direct reversal from the previous cycle, when FC 25’s sales shortfall caused EA to cut revenue guidance and shed roughly $6 billion in market capitalisation in a single day.
| Sales Milestone | Copies Sold | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| First-week global sales | ~9 million | Launch week, September 2025 |
| Day 14 global sales | ~10 million | Two weeks post-launch |
| End-of-October 2025 total | ~12 million | ~5 weeks post-launch |
| Sales pace vs FC 25 | 1.4× faster | Same launch window comparison |
Source: Alinea Analytics via NotebookCheck; quantumrun
EA Sports FC 26 Platform Sales Breakdown
PlayStation drove 67.5% of first-week global sales. PS5 accounted for 88% of all PlayStation copies, with PS4 taking the remaining 12%. Xbox held 26.9% and Steam 5.6%. The Steam figure likely undercounts total PC players, since EA Play subscribers access FC 26 through the EA App without a Steam purchase — that population does not appear in these numbers.
| Platform | Share of First-Week Global Sales |
|---|---|
| PS5 | 59.4% |
| Xbox (all) | 26.9% |
| PS4 | 8.1% |
| Steam / PC | 5.6% |
Source: Alinea Analytics via NotebookCheck
UK Platform Breakdown at Launch
In the UK, PS5 held 67% of retail launch-week sales per GfK UK data for the week ending September 27, 2025. The original Nintendo Switch outsold Switch 2 at 7% versus 4%, indicating the franchise’s portable audience split across both hardware generations rather than consolidating on the newer device.
| Platform | UK Retail Share (Launch Week) |
|---|---|
| PS5 | 67% |
| Xbox Series X/S | 14% |
| PS4 | 8% |
| Nintendo Switch (original) | 7% |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 4% |
Source: GfK UK via VGChartz, week ending September 27, 2025
EA Sports FC 26 Steam Player Count by Month
Steam concurrent data shows two peaks of almost identical size: the launch month (September 2025, 100,283) and January 2026 (100,753 — the all-time high). The January figure arrived during the Team of the Year event alongside a Free Weekend, topping the launch peak by 470 players. The same seasonal surge appeared in FC 25’s Steam data during its own TOTY window, establishing it as a franchise pattern tied to Ultimate Team content rather than FC 26 alone.
November 2025 recorded the steepest early drop at 17.5% month-over-month. February 2026 fell 18.5% once the TOTY event closed. By April 2026, the 30-day peak has settled around 74,181, with a live concurrent count of 43,011 recorded at the time of the SteamDB data pull.
| Month | Monthly Peak (Steam) | MoM Change | Notable Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 97,641 | -2.6% | Post-launch decay begins |
| November 2025 | 80,520 | -17.5% | Steepest early decline |
| December 2025 | 82,854 | +2.9% | Holiday recovery |
| January 2026 | 100,753 | +21.6% | TOTY event + Free Weekend — all-time peak |
| February 2026 | 82,161 | -18.5% | Post-TOTY drop |
| March 2026 | 72,473 | -11.8% | Continued decay |
| April 2026 (last 30 days) | 74,181 | +2.4% | Slight uptick |
Source: SteamDB App ID 3405690, last updated April 14, 2026
Steam owner estimates from third-party trackers range from 1.55 million (PlayTracker) to 2.13 million (Gamalytic), per SteamDB aggregated data.
EA Sports FC 26 Review Scores Across Platforms
The PS5 version scored 84 on Metacritic, 7 to 8 points above FC 25’s equivalent — the largest single-cycle gain for the franchise in recent years. Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 each received 78. OpenCritic puts the top critic average at 86, with 83% of critics recommending the game.
| Platform / Source | Score |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 (Metacritic) | 84 |
| OpenCritic top critic average | 86 |
| Xbox Series X (Metacritic) | 78 |
| PC (Metacritic) | 78 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 (Metacritic) | 78 |
| Steam user score (57,731 ratings) | 45.88% positive — “Mixed” |
Source: Metacritic; Wikipedia citing OpenCritic; SteamDB
Steam user sentiment sits at 45.88% positive — classed as “Mixed” — across 57,731 ratings (26,397 positive, 31,334 negative). The 38-point gap between the PS5 critic score and Steam user approval is consistent with previous FC cycles. User reviews cite Ultimate Team monetisation design, server stability, and cheating in online modes as the primary issues.
EA Sports FC 26 Rankings in Europe and the US
GfK Entertainment’s annual survey of 17 European markets placed FC 26 as the best-selling game of 2025 in 16 countries. The only exception was the Czech Republic, where Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — a sequel from a domestic studio — took first place. In the UK, FC 26 held the retail number-one position for approximately 13 consecutive weeks through December 27, 2025, spanning half-term, Black Friday, and Christmas.
| Market | 2025 Full-Year Ranking |
|---|---|
| 16 of 17 European countries | #1 best-selling game of 2025 |
| Czech Republic | #2 (Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was #1) |
| UK retail | #1 for approximately 13 consecutive weeks |
| US (full-year 2025, by dollar sales) | #11 |
Source: GfK Entertainment via VGChartz, January 2026; GfK UK via VGChartz; quantumrun
In the US, FC 26 ranked 11th by dollar sales for the full year, with Battlefield 6 leading the annual chart. The Standard Edition launched at $69.99 on September 26, 2025. By February 2026, the PS5 version was available for $27.99 — a 60% reduction within five months — consistent with EA’s strategy of lowering the entry price once the initial buyer cohort has purchased, then monetising the expanded player base through Ultimate Team content.
EA Sports FC 26 Revenue and EA Financial Performance
EA reported approximately $7.5 billion in total GAAP net revenue for FY2025. Extra content — covering Ultimate Team and similar systems — generated around $4.4 billion, roughly 59% of total revenue. An estimated half of that extra content figure traces to Ultimate Team across EA’s sports titles.
| Financial Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| EA total GAAP net revenue, FY2025 | ~$7.5 billion |
| EA extra content revenue, FY2025 | ~$4.4 billion (~59% of total) |
| Ultimate Team share of extra content (est.) | ~half, across EA sports titles |
| HD net bookings change, Q2 FY2026 | Up mid-single digits YoY |
| EA FY2026 net bookings guidance | $7.6–$8.0 billion |
| Twitch all-time peak viewers | 286,856 (launch window, Sep–Oct 2025) |
| Twitch 24-hour peak (April 2026) | 35,993 |
Source: EA Earnings Releases FY25, Q2 FY26; Twitch via SteamDB
FC 26’s Q2 FY2026 HD net bookings rose mid-single digits year-over-year — directly reversing FC 25’s declining trajectory that had triggered the January 2025 guidance cut. Twitch peaked at 286,856 concurrent viewers around launch, a figure far above the Steam concurrent numbers, which reflects how heavily the franchise’s audience leans toward console over PC.
FAQs
How many copies has EA Sports FC 26 sold?
EA Sports FC 26 sold approximately 12 million copies across all platforms by the end of October 2025, according to industry data cited by quantumrun. The launch pace ran 1.4 times faster than FC 25 over the same window.
What is EA Sports FC 26’s Metacritic score?
The PS5 version holds an 84 on Metacritic. Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 each scored 78. OpenCritic’s top critic average sits at 86, with 83% of critics recommending the game.
What is EA Sports FC 26’s Steam player count in 2026?
The all-time Steam concurrent peak is 100,753, recorded on January 16, 2026, during the Team of the Year event. The April 2026 30-day peak sits at 74,181. Live concurrent players were 43,011 at the time of SteamDB’s last data pull on April 14, 2026.
Which platform has the most EA Sports FC 26 players?
PlayStation accounted for 67.5% of first-week global sales, with PS5 representing 88% of that share. Steam accounted for 5.6% of first-week sales, though this undercounts PC players accessing the game through the EA App.
Is EA Sports FC 26 the best-selling game in Europe for 2025?
Yes, in 16 of 17 European countries surveyed by GfK Entertainment. The only exception was the Czech Republic, where Kingdom Come: Deliverance II ranked first in the annual chart.
