EA SPORTS FC 26 is shaping up to be another big year for the iconic football sim, and if there’s one area where the franchise continues to dominate, it’s licensing. While rivals like eFootball, UFL, and Rematch are nibbling at its heels, EA’s commitment to authenticity through official leagues, stadiums, and clubs is simply unmatched.
Ultimate Team and Career Mode might be the headline acts, but what keeps fans coming back year after year is the ability to play as their favourite club, in their iconic kit, on their real-life home ground. That level of immersion matters. It’s what makes passing the ball at Old Trafford feel vastly different from doing it on a generic pitch.
Every Confirmed League in EA SPORTS FC 26
EA FC 26 boasts 30 officially licensed leagues, with possibly more to come closer to launch. Here’s every one confirmed so far:
- Premier League (England)
- EFL (England)
- Barclays Women’s Super League (England)
- LALIGA (Spain)
- Liga F (Spain)
- Bundesliga (Germany)
- Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga (Germany)
- Ligue 1 (France)
- Arkema Premiere Ligue (France)
- Serie A (Italy)
- Major League Soccer (USA)
- National Women’s Soccer League (USA)
- Liga Portugal (Portugal)
- Belgium Pro League (Belgium)
- Eredivisie (Netherlands)
- Liga Profesional de Futbol-Argentina (Argentina)
- Roshn Saudi League (Saudi Arabia)
- K League (South Korea)
- Chinese Super League (China)
- A-League (Australia)
- Liga 1 (Romania)
- Ekstraklasa (Poland)
- Austrian Bundesliga (Austria)
- Brack Super League (Switzerland)
- Superliga (Denmark)
- Scottish Premiership (Scotland)
- SSE Airtricity League Premier Division (Republic of Ireland)
- Allsvenskan (Sweden)
- Eliteserien (Norway)
- Liga (Germany)
Licensing Limitations: The Big Club Exceptions
While most teams come fully licensed, a few major Italian clubs are once again absent from the official roster due to exclusive deals with competitors. In EA FC 26, familiar workarounds return:
- AC Milan → Milano FC
- Inter Milan → Lombardia FC
- Lazio → Latium
- Atalanta → Bergamo Calcio
These teams include official player likenesses and facescans, but fans will have to settle for rebranded clubs when it comes to kits and crests.
Major Cups and Competitions
Beyond the weekly grind of league fixtures, EA FC 26 brings an all-star roster of real-world cup competitions across Career Mode and Ultimate Team. Top-tier tournaments include:
International Cups:
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- UEFA Super Cup
- UEFA Conference League
- UEFA Women’s Champions League
- CONMEBOL Libertadores
- CONMEBOL Sudamericana
- CONMEBOL Recopa
Note: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is unlikely to appear due to the end of EA’s partnership with FIFA.
Domestic Cups:
- FA Cup, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy, Community Shield (England)
- Coppa Italia, Supercoppa (Italy)
- DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup (Germany)
- Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions (France)
- Pokalen (Denmark)
- Croky Cup (Belgium)
- NM Cup (Norway)
- FAI Cup (Ireland)
- U.S. Cup (USA)
World-Class Stadiums Confirmed For EA FC 26
EA FC 26 is expected to feature over 120 authentic stadiums, with many returning from last year’s lineup. While not every venue is confirmed, several big-name grounds have already been spotlighted.
Premier League Stadiums:
- Confirmed: Anfield, Emirates Stadium, Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge
- Others: American Express Stadium, King Power Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Villa Park, and more
LaLiga Stadiums:
- Confirmed: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Cívitas Metropolitano
- Others: Estadio Mestalla, Reale Arena, Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, and more
Bundesliga Stadiums:
- Confirmed: Allianz Arena, Signal Iduna Park
- Others: Deutsche Bank Park, Red Bull Arena, Volkswagen Arena, Weserstadion
Ligue 1 Stadiums:
- Confirmed: Parc des Princes
- Others: Groupama Stadium, Orange Vélodrome, Decathlon Stadium
Serie A & Other European Stadiums:
- Allianz Stadium (Juventus)
- Estádio do Dragão (FC Porto)
- Johan Cruijff ArenA (Ajax)
MLS & International:
- Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls)
- BC Place Stadium (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Wembley Stadium (England)
Expect more additions during the lead-up to launch. EA has a history of securing long-term stadium rights, so unless noted otherwise, most venues from FC 25 should return.
Looking ahead
Even without FIFA’s branding, EA SPORTS’ licensing machine keeps rolling. Whether you’re planning a deep Career Mode save or building your dream Ultimate Team, EA FC 26 continues to be the most authentic football sim on the market, packed with real teams, cups, leagues, and the stadiums you grew up watching on TV.
We’ll keep updating this guide as more licenses and stadiums are officially confirmed, so stay tuned, and lace up those virtual boots.