About EA Sports FC 26
EA Sports FC 26 is the newest addition to the FC series by EA. It is a football simulation with realistic gameplay that can be played both online and offline. The game has 14 servers globally.
EA Sports FC 26
Sports by EA Sports
Tick Rate
30Hz
Target Ping
<50ms
Protocol
EA Servers
Ping Test
Testing 19 server regions
NA
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
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NA
Dallas
Dallas
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NA
Miami
Miami
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NA
Ashburn
Virginia
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NA
Mexico City
Mexico
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SA
São Paulo
Sao Paulo
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SA
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
—
EU
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
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EU
Frankfurt
Frankfurt
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EU
London
London
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EU
Paris
Paris
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EU
Madrid
Frankfurt
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AS
Dubai
Bahrain
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AS
Singapore
Singapore
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AS
Tokyo
Tokyo
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AS
Mumbai
Mumbai
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AS
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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OCE
Sydney
Sydney
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AF
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
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How It WorksWe measure the round-trip time to each server region. Testing uses AWS infrastructure for accurate results.Your ping may vary based on network conditions.
Server Regions
Los AngelesLos Angeles
DallasDallas
MiamiMiami
AshburnVirginia
Mexico CityMexico
São PauloSao Paulo
Buenos AiresSao Paulo
AmsterdamAmsterdam
FrankfurtFrankfurt
LondonLondon
ParisParis
MadridFrankfurt
DubaiBahrain
SingaporeSingapore
TokyoTokyo
MumbaiMumbai
Hong KongHong Kong
SydneySydney
JohannesburgJohannesburg
Network Profile
Performance Target<50ms
Refresh Rate30Hz
TransmissionEA Servers
Testing Tips
For high-accuracy results, we recommend performing checks during peak hours.
Use wired Ethernet if possible
Close background streaming apps
Disable active VPN software
Why Ping Matters in FC 26
It is a known fact that in sports games, timing is everything. The same is the case with FC 26. If you have high ping then you will most likely experience delay that will make you miss your passes, tackles, and shots. Aim for something under 70ms for Ultimate Team.
Optimal Network Settings
Since the game automatically assigns the best server for you, you need to check how much ping you are getting on that server. To do that, use the in-game network indicators. Remember to close applications that might hogging a huge chunk of your bandwidth. Using a wired connection is recommended.
Troubleshooting Connection Issues
Troubleshooting connectivity issues in FC 26: 1) Start by checking the status of EA servers as they might be down. 2) Make sure that your NAT Type is not 'Strict'. It needs to either be 'Open' or 'Moderate'. 3) You can just restart your router quickly, as the issue might not be as big as you think. 4) Use the EA app or Steam to verify the files of the game. 5) Close any sort of VPN software running in the background.
FC 26 Network FAQ
What is a good ping for FC 26?
If you are looking to play competitively, you should aim for under 50ms. Pro players typically play at under 25ms. Just make sure that your ping doesn't go above 100ms as it will negatively impact gameplay.
Does tick rate affect my experience?
FC 26 operates at 30Hz. Higher tick rates lead to more responsive hit registration. Your actions and how quickly they are registered in-game are determined by your ping and tick rate combined.
Which server region should I choose?
Use our Ping Test tool to figure out your latency with all the regions, and pick the one with the lowest.
How can I reduce my ping?
Pick a wired Ethernet connection if you can, as WiFi tend to bring a lot of connection issues. Fiber connections are better than the traditional ones. Close applications that are hogging all your bandwidth. If you are going to use a WiFi router, just make sure you have QoS enabled on it. Trying Cloudflare or Google DNS can help in a lot of cases.