EA Sports FC 26 sold 12 million copies within its first month, claimed the top spot in 16 of 17 European markets, and hit an 84 on Metacritic for the PS5 version. This article covers every verified FC 26 statistic from launch sales and platform breakdowns to EA’s financial performance and player engagement data through February 2026.
Key EA Sports FC 26 Statistics
- FC 26 sold 12 million copies across all platforms by October 2025.
- PlayStation accounted for 67.5% of total first-week sales.
- The game ranked as the best-selling title of 2025 in 16 of 17 European countries.
- FC 26 scored 84 on Metacritic for PS5, up from 76 for FC 25.
- Steam’s all-time peak concurrent player count reached 100,753 on January 16, 2026.
How Many Copies Did EA Sports FC 26 Sell?
FC 26 crossed 9 million copies in roughly its first week and passed 10 million within 14 days. By the end of October 2025, total sales had reached 12 million across all platforms. For comparison, FC 25 sold nearly 20 million copies on PlayStation alone over its full lifecycle, and FC 26’s early pace suggests it could match or exceed that number across all platforms.
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| 5.5 million (PlayStation only) | First week |
| 9 million (all platforms) | ~First week |
| 10 million (all platforms) | Under 2 weeks |
| 12 million (all platforms) | By October 2025 |
Source: Alinea Analytics via NotebookCheck and KitGuru
EA Sports FC 26 Sales by Platform
PlayStation dominated with 67.5% of total first-week sales. The PS5 alone accounted for 88% of all PlayStation copies, leaving just 12% on PS4. Xbox trailed at 26.9%, while Steam made up just 5.7% of the total.
| Platform | Share of Sales | Est. First-Week Units |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation (PS5 + PS4) | 67.5% | ~5.5 million |
| Xbox (Series X/S + One) | 26.9% | ~2.2 million |
| Steam (PC) | 5.7% | ~460,000 |
Source: Alinea Analytics via NotebookCheck, October 2025
UK Retail Breakdown by Platform
In the UK during launch week, PS5 held 67% of retail sales. Xbox Series X|S took 14%, PS4 had 8%, the original Nintendo Switch grabbed 7%, and the Switch 2 accounted for 4%.
Source: GfK UK data via VGChartz, week ending September 27, 2025
Where Did FC 26 Rank on Sales Charts?
GfK Entertainment’s annual survey placed EA Sports FC 26 as the best-selling game of 2025 in Europe, finishing first in 16 of 17 countries surveyed. The Czech Republic was the only exception, where Kingdom Come: Deliverance II took the top spot. FC 26 debuted at #1 in UK retail and held that position through Christmas week. In the US, it finished at #11 by dollar sales for the year — Battlefield 6 claimed #1 in that market.
| Region / Chart | FC 26 Position |
|---|---|
| Europe (annual 2025) | #1 in 16 of 17 countries |
| UK retail (launch week) | #1 |
| UK retail (Christmas week) | #1 |
| Newzoo Global Revenue (Sept 2025) | #1 across PC and consoles |
| US annual 2025 (dollar sales) | #11 |
Source: VGChartz/GfK, Newzoo via WCCFTech, Circana via TweakTown
EA Sports FC 26 Review Scores
Critics received FC 26 more favorably than its predecessor. The PS5 version scored 84 on Metacritic, an 8-point improvement over FC 25’s 76. OpenCritic gave it an 86 Top Critic Average with 83% of critics recommending it. The PC version landed at 77 on Metacritic.
Steam users were less positive. Out of roughly 45,493 reviews, only 45.5% were favorable — a “Mixed” rating with a Steambase Player Score of 45/100. Common complaints included server issues, Ultimate Team monetization, and cheating.
Source: Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steambase
How Many People Play EA Sports FC 26 on Steam?
Steam accounts for a small slice of the FC playerbase, but it provides the only public concurrent player data available. FC 26 hit its all-time peak of 100,753 concurrent players on January 16, 2026 — likely boosted by the Team of the Year promo in Ultimate Team. By February 2026, concurrent counts ranged between 55,000 and 87,000.
| Month | Peak Concurrent (Steam) |
|---|---|
| September 2025 (launch) | ~99,600 |
| October 2025 | ~90,000 range |
| January 2026 | 100,753 (all-time peak) |
| February 2026 | ~55,000–87,000 |
Source: SteamDB, Steambase, ActivePlayer.io
EA Sports FC 26 Revenue and Financial Impact
EA posted total GAAP net revenue of roughly $7.5 billion in fiscal year 2025. About $4.4 billion came from extra content revenue, with approximately half tied to Ultimate Team across its sports titles. FC 25 underperformed mid-year, leading EA to cut guidance in January 2025. FC 26 reversed that trend — HD net bookings rose mid-single digits year-over-year in Q2 FY26.
| Fiscal Year | EA Total Net Revenue | FC / Live Services Detail |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | ~$7.56 billion | Live services: ~$5.55 billion |
| FY2025 | ~$7.5 billion | Extra content: ~$4.4 billion |
| FY2026 Q2 | $1.818 billion (quarterly) | FC 26 HD bookings up mid-single digits YoY |
| FY2026 guidance | $7.6–$8.0 billion | Growth expected from EA Sports portfolio |
Source: EA Earnings Releases (FY24, FY25, Q2 FY26), Statista, Variety
EA also saved an estimated $150–$300 million per year by ending its FIFA licensing deal in 2022. The company’s FY26 guidance of $7.6–$8.0 billion in net bookings depends partly on FC 26 keeping players engaged through the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
How Much Content Does EA Sports FC 26 Include?
EA retained all its licensing agreements after dropping the FIFA name. FC 26 ships with over 20,000 licensed players, 750+ clubs and national teams, 120+ stadiums, and 35+ leagues. New stadiums include Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, Napoli’s Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, and Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena. The game is available on eight platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Amazon Luna.
Source: EA official, PlayStation Store, Wikipedia
EA Sports FC 26 Pricing
The Standard Edition launched at $69.99 on September 26, 2025. The Ultimate Edition cost $99.99 and granted seven days of early access starting September 19. By February 2026, the PS5 version was already discounted to $27.99 — a 60% cut. EA’s annual pricing cycle for FC titles tends to accelerate after the holidays as the company shifts focus toward Ultimate Team live service revenue.
Source: PlayStation Store, EA official, Goal.com
FAQ
How many copies has EA Sports FC 26 sold?
FC 26 sold 12 million copies across all platforms by October 2025. PlayStation accounted for 67.5% of first-week sales, followed by Xbox at 26.9% and Steam at 5.7%.
What is FC 26’s Metacritic score?
The PS5 version scored 84 on Metacritic, up from 76 for FC 25. OpenCritic gave it an 86 Top Critic Average. Steam user reviews sit at 45.5% positive.
How many concurrent players does FC 26 have on Steam?
FC 26 reached an all-time peak of 100,753 concurrent Steam players on January 16, 2026. February 2026 counts range between 55,000 and 87,000.
How much revenue does EA earn from FC Ultimate Team?
EA reported $4.4 billion in extra content revenue for FY2025, with approximately half tied to Ultimate Team across its sports games.
How much does EA Sports FC 26 cost?
The Standard Edition launched at $69.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. By February 2026, the PS5 version was discounted to $27.99 on the PlayStation Store.
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