We'll show you everything you need to know about the massive EA FC Mobile 26 update.
Mobile soccer fans won’t have to wait much longer because the EA FC Mobile 26 update is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest refreshes the game has seen in, well, a year since the last annual update in 2024.
EA has locked in the release date, and players can look forward to a wave of exciting new features and improvements once it drops. Whether you’re chasing smoother gameplay, updated squads, or new ways to customize and grow your team, this update is designed to keep the action feeling fresh.
Learn all about the new #FCMobile 26 Update with this latest Dev Talk!Gameplay ImprovementsTeam BadgeNew Rank Ups + Training Levels FC Mobile will go into maintenance for Est. 4.5 hrs, starting 00:30 UTC on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/JVUVYMuWwn
— EA SPORTS FC MOBILE (@EASFCMOBILE) September 24, 2025
Beyond just polishing up the experience, EA is also introducing tweaks that will usher in a "more balanced" era to the overall feel of the game. In short, the EA FC Mobile 26 update isn’t just another patch—it’s a huge step forward for the game.
EA FC Mobile 26 Update Will Launch On September 25
The EA FC Mobile 26 update will be launched on September 25, 2025, at 12:30 AM UTC. Now, the exact timing of this rollout will vary across regions. To help you figure out a rough idea of when the update will begin in your area, refer to the list below:
- Los Angeles: 5:30 PM, September 24
- New York: 8:30 PM, September 24
- São Paulo: 9:30 PM, September 24
- London: 1:30 AM, September 25
- Johannesburg: 2:30 AM, September 25
- Dubai: 4:30 AM, September 25
- New Delhi: 6:00 AM, September 25
- Jakarta: 7:30 AM, September 25
- Shanghai: 8:30 AM, September 25
- Tokyo: 9:30 AM, September 25
The downtime for this update will be 4.5 hours, meaning it will complete at 5:00 AM UTC. During this time, players will not be able to play the game.
All The New Gameplay Features Coming in the EA FC Mobile 26 Update
The new features coming in the EA FC Mobile 26 update can be divided into two key aspects: Gameplay and mechanics. We'll focus on the novel gameplay features first.
One of the changes that most players will look forward to is the overhauled Referee System. According to EA, it will "address incorrect foul calls from live collisions and non-tackle situations." This will reduce the number of unfair decisions that can negatively affect a match's outcome.
Another aspect EA is addressing is the infamous (and rather unfair) Kickoff Rush tactic, where players tend to get an advantage by booting the ball deep into their opponent's half. The new update will make it so that lofted passes will have a longer travel time, and the long passing attribute will have a greater influence on their accuracy.
Crossing and heading will also receive a major upgrade. The two-player header system, which comes into play with crosses, will reward players who cross smartly. There will also be a greater impact from the 'Heading' attribute.
Moving on to new mechanics, the first one will be the introduction of Team Badges. You'll earn OVR and attribute boosts for your team by collecting and completing groups of specific player items
Rank Up items will undergo a rework, too. There will now be a separate Rank Up currency that players can use to rank up their players.
With this change, Training Levels will become a separate item from Rank Ups. This enables players to level up their players to Level 30 without needing them to be a Gold Rank. Overall, these two changes introduce greater flexibility to players in building their best team across all game modes.
Aesthetically, the new Matchmaking Lobby will be a welcome addition. This is a pre-match view where you can look at the kit your opponent has chosen and, in doing so, avoid kit clashes that can make the gameplay experience intolerable.