EA SPORTS FC 26
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 570 · Ryzen 5 1600
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 5600 XT · Ryzen 7 2700X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~70 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~36 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Simulation, Sports
- Release
- Sep 25, 2025
- Developer
- EA Canada, EA Romania
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
Experience The World's Game like never before in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Go for glory in a 48-team international tournament mode, take on themed Manager Live Challenges, and step into Player Career with new international ICONs and Heroes.
Football (Soccer)MultiplayerSportsControllerSimulationSingleplayerLocal Co-OpCompetitiveOnline Co-OpRealistic
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What you need for EA SPORTS FC 26
EA SPORTS FC 26 needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 7600 | Core i3-12100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Ryzen 7 3700X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for EA SPORTS FC 26 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 39 | 27 | 16 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 54 | 38 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 81 | 57 | 34 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 89 | 62 | 37 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 101 | 70 | 42 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 112 | 79 | 47 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 114 | 80 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 134 | 93 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 168 | 118 | 71 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 188 | 131 | 79 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 194 | 135 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 252 | 176 | 106 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 261 | 183 | 110 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 291 | 175 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
EA SPORTS FC 26 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 - 64-Bit (Latest Update). | Windows 10/11 - 64-Bit (Latest Update). |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5 6600k | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7 6700 |
| Graphics | AMD RX 570 or Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti | AMD RX 5600 XT or Nvidia GTX 1660 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
EA SPORTS FC 26 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 ultra | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 ultra | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 ultra | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 43
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPShared/Split Screen PvPCo-opOnline Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportIn-App PurchasesChat Speech-to-textAdjustable DifficultyKeyboard Only OptionDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsHDR available
- Languages (21)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Czech, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish
Latest news & patches
- Try EA SPORTS FC™ 27 now with EA Play2026-09-22
- Play EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Edition now2026-09-18
- Step into The Grounds2026-09-16
- It's 99 Day in EA SPORTS FC 26!2026-09-09
- EA SPORTS FC™ 27 | Closed Beta Feedback UpdatePatch2026-09-03
- EA SPORTS FC™ 27 | FC 27 PC DEEP DIVE2026-09-02
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can EA SPORTS FC 26 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets EA SPORTS FC 26's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~39 fps at 1080p high (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~70 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can EA SPORTS FC 26 run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates EA SPORTS FC 26 Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the ultra preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for EA SPORTS FC 26 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for EA SPORTS FC 26 by brand.
Can I run EA SPORTS FC 26 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~70 fps (range 56–84, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~53 fps at 1080p low. EA SPORTS FC 26 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does EA SPORTS FC 26 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 12 GB recommended for EA SPORTS FC 26.
How much storage does EA SPORTS FC 26 take?
EA SPORTS FC 26 needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11 - 64-Bit (Latest Update)..