Electronic Arts continues to expand the roster of officially licensed content in EA Sports FC 26. Last week, the studio confirmed a series of new and exclusive multi-year partnerships that will up the immersion for players of the annual franchise. This includes more EA Sports FC 26 stadiums, among other additions.
The game will feature over 20,000 athletes, 750+ clubs and national teams, 120+ stadiums, and 35+ leagues, all powered by more than 300 global football partners. As the developer has highlighted with each preview and release to the media, they state that the decisions to expand official partnerships were shaped by community feedback, reflecting the franchise’s commitment to authenticity.
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“Everything we’ve added to FC 26 has been shaped by the voices of our community,” said James Taylor, Director of Football Partnerships at EA SPORTS FC, in a release to press. “From the return of iconic stadiums and clubs fans have called for, to expanding representation in women’s football at the highest level — every new addition reflects our commitment to authenticity and to celebrating the incredible diversity of the world’s game.”
The clubs below are also joined by the returning, Atletico Madrid, River Plate, Racing Club, the Scottish Premier League, and the Belgian Pro League.
Here’s what we can expect in the new additions to EA Sports FC 26.
FC 26 Stadiums & New Teams
EA has announced several new partnerships to bring more of the world’s most recognizable teams and venues to the game. A new marketing partnership with the English FA brings the men’s national team and the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 champions to the game. One of the most iconic clubs in the world, FC Bayern, also joins as a new partner.
Fans will also be able to play in some of the most requested stadiums, including:
- Stadio Diego Armando Maradona: Napoli
- Allianz Arena: New club partner of FC Bayern
- Tüpraş Stadyumu: Beşiktaş
- Hill Dickinson Stadium: Everton
- Holstein-Stadion: Holstein Kiel
- Stade de la Beaujoire: FC Nantes
- Son Moix Stadium: RCD Mallorca
- Red Bull Arena: RB Salzburg
- Wankdorf Stadium: BSC Young Boys
- St. Jakob Park: FC Basel
EA Sports FC 26 Doubles Down On Women’s Football
EA Sports FC 26 continues to champion women’s football by renewing existing licensing agreements and adding new clubs. Building off the success of including the iconic women footballers in the game.
“The power of EA SPORTS FC and its utopian world of football has brought the BWSL, our clubs and our players to a whole new audience” said Zarah Al Kudcy, Chief Revenue Officer in the same release. “Our league and our clubs are already one of the most played in women’s football within the game and we are excited to keep building together.”
EA Sports FC 26 will feature returning and new clubs:
- Barclays Women’s Super League
- Arkema Première Ligue
- UEFA Women’s Champions League
- UEFA Women’s EURO
- OL Lyonnes
- Chelsea Women
- FC Bayern Women
