EA Sports has unexpectedly taken EA FC 25 offline for an unusually long maintenance window today. The surprise move has sparked confusion and speculation among the game’s community. A message appeared in-game early this morning announcing that all online services, including FC Ultimate Team and Clubs, will be down from 07:30 UTC to 15:00 UTC, a total of 7.5 hours.

No Warning from EA’s Official Channels

What has players especially surprised is that this maintenance was not announced in advance on EA’s usual communication channels. Their Twitter account, which typically shares such updates, remains silent at the time of writing.

“Maybe they’re tryna make the game good,” one user sarcastically commented on Twitter.

Another added, “Gameplay has been horrible in Sweden since the Saturday of Ligue 1 TOTS. Hopefully, they fix something.”

Players Speculate on Possible Fixes

Historically, maintenance periods for EA FC have lasted only a couple of hours. Today’s unusually long downtime, combined with the lack of prior notice, has led many to speculate whether EA is preparing for a significant update, bug fix or even a server overhaul. As of now, nothing official has been communicated.

The in-game message reads:

“We’re running a scheduled maintenance for all FC online services. During the maintenance, you may not have access to FC online services and modes, including FC Ultimate Team and Clubs. We’ll disable Ultimate Team and Clubs match creation 30 minutes before the maintenance starts, so you’re not interrupted mid-match.”

As the clock ticks, players are left waiting and wondering whether the downtime will result in meaningful improvements or just more of the same.

EA FC 25 Unexpected Maintenance – FAQ

Why is EA FC 25 down right now?

EA Sports has initiated a scheduled maintenance affecting all online FC services. The game will be offline from 07:30 UTC to 15:00 UTC on May 7, 2025.

Was this maintenance announced ahead of time?

No. Players only received an in-game message shortly before the maintenance started. EA has not posted anything about it on their official Twitter or website, which is unusual.

How long will the maintenance last?

The maintenance is scheduled to last 7.5 hours, much longer than EA’s typical 1–2 hour maintenance windows.

What game modes are affected?

All online modes are impacted, including Ultimate Team, Clubs, and any other FC online services.

Can I still play offline modes?

Yes. You should still be able to access offline modes like Kick-Off, Career Mode, and skill games during the maintenance period.

Why is the maintenance so long this time?

EA has not provided any details. Players speculate it could be for major server work or gameplay fixes, especially as issues have been reported since the launch of the Ligue 1 TOTS event.