FC 26 Clubs Feels Like Playing on NBA 2K Servers Input & Ping Are a Mess

Club matches in FC 26 are basically unplayable right now. The server ping constantly spikes, drops, and causes delay whether it’s drop-ins or dedicated club games.

Here’s the thing: this isn’t a setup issue. I’ve covered:

Hardwired with a Cat 6 Ethernet cable

Direct connection (no Wi-Fi)

Open NAT on Xbox Series X

Gaming router with ping heatmap + geo-filter locking to EAFC servers only

Even with all that, the lag, and input delay are still there. The screenshots I attached show I’m literally forcing my connection to the closest EA servers, yet the game still runs poorly.

At this point, the problem has to be on EA’s side. We’ve invested time, money, and gear into making sure the connection is solid but the servers for club matches continue to ruin the experience. Every match 46-142 ping.