EA Sports FC / FIFA Sales Statistics (2026)
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EA Sports FC — the football series formerly known as FIFA — is one of the best-selling annual franchises in gaming. This page compiles the key sales statistics for 2026.
Key Takeaways for Journalists
- EA Sports FC 26 sold 12 million copies in its first month.
- It sold 1.4x faster than FC 25 over the same launch window.
- It was the best-selling game of 2025 in 16 of 17 European markets.
- PlayStation drove 67.5% of first-week sales, Xbox 26.9%, PC 5.7%.
- EA reported record US$8.03 billion net bookings in FY2026.
- Ultimate Team is the franchise’s monetisation engine — billions in extra content.
How Well Does EA Sports FC Sell?
EA Sports FC 26 sold 9 million copies in its first week, passed 10 million by day 14 and reached 12 million by the end of its first month — selling 1.4 times faster than the previous entry. It topped the charts in 16 of 17 European markets, underlining football gaming’s enormous international pull.
| Metric | 2026 figure |
|---|---|
| First-month sales | 12 million |
| First-week sales | ~9 million |
| Sales pace vs FC 25 | 1.4x faster |
| PlayStation share | 67.5% |
| EA FY26 net bookings | US$8.03 billion |
| Peak concurrent (Steam) | 100,753 |
Ultimate Team: The Real Money-Maker
Unit sales are only half the story. EA earned around $4.4 billion in extra-content revenue in FY26, roughly half of it tied to Ultimate Team — the card-collecting mode built on randomised packs. That mechanic, closely related to loot boxes, is why football games are among the most scrutinised in the monetisation debate.
The FIFA-to-FC Transition
EA dropped the FIFA licence after 2023, rebranding to EA Sports FC. Far from hurting sales, the series has kept growing — proof that the gameplay, modes and Ultimate Team ecosystem, not the FIFA name, drive its success.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many copies did EA Sports FC 26 sell?
12 million copies in its first month — selling 1.4x faster than FC 25 and topping charts in 16 of 17 European markets.
Is EA Sports FC the same as FIFA?
Yes — EA Sports FC is the rebranded continuation of the FIFA series after EA dropped the FIFA licence in 2023. Sales have kept growing since the rename.
How much money does EA make from football games?
EA reported record US$8.03 billion in FY26 net bookings, with ~$4.4 billion from extra content — about half tied to Ultimate Team.
What platform sells the most EA FC copies?
PlayStation, at 67.5% of first-week sales, followed by Xbox (26.9%) and PC (5.7%).
Methodology & Sourcing
Sales figures are from EA disclosures and industry trackers; unit sales are as reported/estimated. Net-bookings and extra-content figures are from EA’s financial results. Rounded and updated as new data emerges.
Sources
- Electronic Arts — FY2026 financial results
- Industry trackers — EA Sports FC 26 sales
- Circana — European sales charts (2025–26)
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