How we decided on EA Sports FC 26

Only with conditions. From age 3, on an EA child or teen account with spending kept at zero, because the game sells packs of random player cards.

Last checked 20 October 2026.

Our safety checks

EA Sports FC 26 passes all 7 safety checks. We apply the same strict rules to every app and game.

Could we confirm every fact?
Yes
Every fact below links to its source. Rule 1
Is your child old enough for the official ratings?
Yes
Rated 3+ by PEGI (UK & Europe). Our minimum age is 3. Rule 2
Can you stop strangers contacting your child?
Yes
EA child accounts have no online play or social features. Teen accounts can only chat and play with friends, and turning off communication in your console's parental controls also turns it off in the game. Rule 3 Source
Is every risk under control once settings are on?
Yes
No risk stays high once every control is on. Rule 4
Is its child-safety record clear?
Yes
We searched for regulator, government and court action over child safety against EA in October 2026 and found none. Court cases about its card packs have been about gambling law, not child safety. Rule 5
Can you stop all spending?
Yes
Teen accounts start with spending at zero, set by a parent. Playtime controls in the game can also cap how many card packs are opened. Rule 6 Source
Is everything checked before children see it?
Yes
Everything in the game is made by EA, and players can’t publish their own content. ESRB flags player interaction and random paid items, but no player-made content. Rule 7 Source

Rating boards judge the content, not what other players say or do online. We never go below the highest.

Who	Rating	Why
PEGI (UK & Europe)	PEGI 3	As shown on Nintendo's UK store. Under PEGI's 2026 rules, new games with paid random items are rated 16 or higher, so EA Sports FC 27 is expected to be.
ESRB (US)	E for Everyone	Users Interact. In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items).