How to play EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Showcase

Overview

FC Showcase lets you try some of EA SPORTS FC™ 26’s most popular modes for free* in some regions, including Clubs and Ultimate Team™. Here’s everything you need to know about accessing FC Showcase and how it works.

What is FC Showcase?

FC Showcase is a free-to-download, limited version of EA SPORTS FC™ 26 that lets new and returning players play top game modes without buying the full game.

FC Showcase is a free-to-download, limited version of EA SPORTS FC™ that lets new and returning players try top game modes without buying the full game, and is only available as a Limited Market Test in:

• Colombia
• Mexico
• The United Arab Emirates

In Columbia:
On PC, you can search for EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Showcase and download it for free from your console’s store, Steam, the EA app, or the Epic Games Store.For consoles, a subscription to online services is only required to play online matches with other players.FC Showcase is available on:

• PlayStation®5
• PlayStation®4
• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One
• PC

You’ll need an EA Account and a persistent online connection to download and play FC Showcase. 

In Mexico and the United Arab Emirates:
FC Showcase is available on:

• PlayStation®5
• PlayStation®4
• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One
• PC

On PC, you can search for EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Showcase and download it for free from your console’s store, Steam, the EA app, or the Epic Games Store.To access online gameplay, make sure you have PlayStation®Plus for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 or Game Pass for Xbox. You’ll need an EA Account and a persistent online connection to download and play FC Showcase. 

On PC, you can search for EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Showcase and download it for free from your console’s store, Steam, the EA app, or the Epic Games Store.For consoles, a subscription to online services is only required to play online matches with other players.FC Showcase is available on:

• PlayStation®5
• PlayStation®4
• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One
• PC

You’ll need an EA Account and a persistent online connection to download and play FC Showcase. 

What modes and content does EA SPORTS FC™26 Showcase include?

Showcase modes and content vary per country. Toggle to your region to see what will be available at launch. 

In Columbia:
Keep in mind that FC Showcase modes can change. At launch on September 26, these modes will be available in Colombia.

• Kick Off: a rotation of match types and playable teams.
• Clubs Rush: 5-v-5 matches and select playable teams.
• Learn to Play: a mode to get you familiar with EAS FC 26. 

Things you can do in Showcase

You can still complete Objectives in FC Showcase. 

Things you need the full version of EAS FC 26 for

You’ll need the full version of EAS FC 26 to:

• build and manage a squad in Ultimate Team™

access Champions, Online Draft, or Offline Draft

•  
• play Career Mode 
• create or join a Club, or play in Clubs Leagues or Playoffs

These limitations mean you won’t be able to complete some Clubs Objectives or any Career Mode objectives, and any rewards tied to those features won’t be available.

In Mexico and the United Arab Emirates:
Keep in mind that FC Showcase modes can change. At launch, these modes will be available in Mexico.

• Kick Off: a rotation of match types and playable teams.
• Clubs Live Events: 5-v-5 matches and select playable teams.
• Learn to Play: a mode to get you familiar with EAS FC 26. 
• Football Ultimate Team™: Put your dream squad to the test and compete across new Tournaments and Live Events, Rivals, and Champions modes.

Things you can do in Showcase

You can still complete Objectives and earn some rewards on the Standard track of the Season Pass, even in FC Showcase. Here’s what else you can do:

• build and manage a squad in Ultimate Team™
• play solo matches in Rush and Moments
• join Co-Op Squad Battles or Rivals with a friend who has the full version of EAS FC 26 
• use the Transfer Market (after completing Graduated Transfer Market Access)
• browse and buy from the Store
• progress on the Standard track of the Season Pass
• transfer EAS FC Points from last season.

Things you need the full version of EAS FC 26 for

You’ll need the full version of EAS FC 26 to:

• play Career Mode or use any Career Mode-related Season Pass rewards
• create or join a Club, or play in Clubs Leagues or Playoffs
• progress your Clubs Archetypes past the level cap.

These limitations mean you won’t be able to complete some Clubs Objectives or any Career Mode objectives, and any rewards tied to those features won’t be available.

Is there cross-play in FC Showcase?

Yes, there’s cross-play in FC Showcase. EAS FC 26 Showcase and EAS FC 26 players can play and communicate together in the same ways that EAS FC 26 players currently do in-game through EA connect.If an EA SPORTS FC™ 26 player invites an EAS FC 26 Showcase player to a mode they don’t have access to, the EAS FC 26 Showcase player will be redirected to the EAS FC 26 product page.Learn more about how to cross-play in our article.

Is the Season Pass available in FC Showcase?

In Columbia:
The Season Pass is not available in the EAS FC 26 Showcase experience, except in very limited cases via Clubs.

In Mexico:
The standard track of the Season Pass is available in EAS FC 26 Showcase, and the Premium Pass track is available for UT Coins or FC Points in FC Showcase. EAS FC 26 Showcase users will earn the rewards for all the tiers they complete. Players won’t be able to use any Career mode rewards in Showcase, and it won’t be possible to complete all Clubs mode objectives or any Career mode objectives.  This may create a more challenging Season Track experience. Acquiring the Premium Pass without upgrading to EA SPORTS FC 26 will not grant you additional access to Clubs or Career Mode functionality.

In the United Arab Emirates
The standard track of the Season Pass is available in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Showcase and the Premium Pass track is available for UT Coins or FC Points in the United Arab Emirates. EA SPORTS FC 26 Showcase users will earn the rewards for all the tiers they complete. Players won’t be able to use any Career mode rewards in Showcase, and it won’t be possible to complete all Clubs mode objectives or any Career mode objectives. This may create a more challenging Season Track experience. Acquiring the Premium Pass without upgrading to EA SPORTS FC 26 will not grant you additional access to Clubs or Career Mode functionality.

Upgrading from FC Showcase to EAS FC 26

If you choose to upgrade from FC 26 Showcase to EAS FC 26, your progress will carry as long as you continue to use the same EA Account on the same platform.Just follow the prompts in your main menu to upgrade, then restart the game. 

Is FC Showcase available offline?

EAS FC 26 Showcase requires a persistent online connection for all modes.

Other important info to know about FC Showcase

With its rotating curated list of modes and content, content may not be available at all times and in all territories and is subject to change. EA may retire EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Showcase in its entirety after 30 days' notice posted on our Service Updates page.*Requires persistent internet connection and EA Account.