Central plaza
The Terrace connects the districts and the Clubhouse.
NEW AT LINK GUIDE · ENGLISH FAN GUIDE
EA SPORTS FC 27
THE
GROUNDS.
Your Pro. Your team.
Your way onto the pitch.
Your guide to EA SPORTS FC 27: a clear introduction to the tutorial, archetypes, builds, XP and Amps. Explore The Grounds, Kickabouts and Clubs while improving your shooting, passing and teamwork.
Unofficial fan guide. Link Guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA or EA SPORTS.
13Archetypes to choose from [2]
3 + 1Districts & central plaza [2]
Your platformPS5 · Xbox Series X|S · PC · Switch 2 [1]
01
YOUR FIRST KICK-OFF
Finish the tutorial. Then get playing.
Warm-up → Hunter → Mbappé → your first 2v2. That completes the tutorial, even if you lose. Afterwards, open The Grounds from the main menu. [1]
Your tutorial progress0 of 4 completed
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Which mentor helps with what?
- Alex Hunter
- General development and improvement objectives.
- Mbappé
- 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3.
- Chloe Kelly · Parkside
- Kickabouts.
- Dybala · Clubhouse
- Clubs and Stadium competitions.
Link Guide recommends
Start by following a mentor. Then choose an objective that fits the mode you want to play today. The sections below explain practice drills and the rules of the side activities.
02
FIND YOUR WAY & PLAY TOGETHER
Open the map. Find your pitch.
Montclair
Street Football and Kickabouts.
Zeiza
Another district to explore.
Parkside
This is where you will find 11v11 Drop-in.
Start an activity
- Open the map and select an activity.
- If available, select Travel; otherwise, walk to the pitch.
- Read the rules board, enter the queue area and select Play to join.
- Wait for enough players to join.
White dots mark other players, blue marks your Club and pink marks your party. Travel takes you to Street Football and Kickabout pitches. [16]
PLAY TOGETHER
Find your Club
After the tutorial, meet Dybala at the Clubhouse, marked by the house icon. Create a Club, join one or accept an invitation there. Find Stadium Rush in Zeiza and 11v11 Drop-in in Parkside. [1]
Playing with friends & crossplay
Invite friends to a party through EA Connect to enter the same Grounds world. PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S share a crossplay pool. Switch 2 is not part of that crossplay pool. [16]
Start Club leagues and playoffs at the Clubhouse. Ranked Rush and 11v11 Drop-in have separate entry points. [16]
Link Guide recommends · Check your platform, party and chosen mode before joining the queue.
03
CHOOSE YOUR MATCH
Street Football, Rush & Kickabouts.
Small teams
Three-minute matches with manual shooting and fully assisted passing. 1v1 uses a CPU goalkeeper; 2v2 and 3v3 use small goals without a goalkeeper. [2]
Know the different formats
World Rush is one of the small-sided formats. Stadium Rush and 11v11 use separate matchmaking. [2]
Kickabouts have their own win conditions. Check the rules board at the pitch for the current round.
| Activity | How to score | Link Guide recommends |
|---|---|---|
| Bocce Ball | 3 players. Smaller target zones award more points; Dead Zones deduct points. | Control your shot power and check the dangerous zones first. |
| Balloon Ball | 4 players with 3 balloons each. Hit opponents; losing all your balloons eliminates you. | Move out of the direct line of fire after attacking. |
| Bucketball | Score 2 points from close range or 3 from beyond the three-point line. | Weigh up a safer close-range attempt against a harder long-range shot. |
| The Big Race | Dribble the ball through the obstacle course to the finish. | Slow down before tight turns. |
| Team Keep Away | 3v3: possession earns points and passes increase the multiplier. | Create passing triangles instead of having everyone chase the ball. |
| Scenarios | Complete the changing on-screen objective with the supporting teammate. | Check the required finish before you attack. |
| Goal Control | 1v1: capture goals to earn points while you hold them. Opponents can take them back. | Protect a goal you hold when it comes under threat. |
If there are not enough players, check the queue and busy locations on the map. Read any additional rules before joining a live event. [5]
04
YOUR PRO, YOUR STYLE
Find your archetype.
Masteries provide permanent bonuses across all archetypes. For example, Finisher at level 10 gives +1 Finishing and +1 Composure. The table lists mastery attributes; it does not imply that every build unlocks them at the same level. [2]
All archetypes are available from the start. Switch between them and experiment without having to unlock a new type first. [4]
13 of 13 archetypes
| Archetype | Attribute 1 | Attribute 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shot-Stopper | GK Positioning | GK Reflexes |
| Sweeper-Keeper | GK Handling | GK Diving |
| Progressor | Long Passing | Standing Tackle |
| Boss | Aggression | Strength |
| Marauder | Sliding Tackle | Sprint Speed |
| Disruptor | Stamina | Interceptions |
| Recycler | Defensive Awareness | Short Passing |
| Maestro | Reactions | Ball Control |
| Creator | Free Kick Accuracy | Vision |
| Spark | Crossing | Dribbling |
| Magician | Curve | Acceleration |
| Finisher | Composure | Finishing |
| Target | Balance | Jumping |
No matching archetype. Try a different name or attribute.
Link Guide recommends: try it before you decide.
Try an archetype for several matches. Pay attention to your first touch, passing and contribution to the team. This table shows attributes; we do not have a verified ranking of the strongest builds.
05
XP, ATTRIBUTES & USES
Develop your Pro with a clear goal.
Play matches and complete objectives
Matches and Grounds objectives award Archetype XP. Instant AXP applies to your currently active archetype. An item's level limit is not the overall level cap for that archetype. [4]
Reallocate your points
Reduce individual attributes step by step and reassign the points; no reset item or Coins are required. In the League lobby, move to the bench, then open Player Management → Archetypes. In Rush/Drop-in, use the Archetypes tab. [4]
Check objectives before you play
Mentor, daily, weekly and event objectives can award AXP, season progress and items. Work on similar objectives together. [1]
Link Guide recommends · Choose a suitable activity and check the objective, deadline and required teammates before starting.
Amps: equip, use and store them
Archetypes → Amps: two standard slots and one Signature slot. Amps can boost attributes, PlayStyles or Perks. The additional Affinity bonus only applies to a matching archetype. [6]
- Completing an eligible match consumes one use; deliberately disconnecting also consumes a use.
- Unequip an Amp before it expires to return it to your inventory with its remaining uses.
- Kickabouts: Amps are disabled and do not lose a use in this activity.
- Attribute caps may limit a boost. A use may still be consumed.
- Replacing certain active consumables discards their remaining matches or boosts.
Before equipping an Amp, check its boosts, Affinity, remaining uses and warnings. [6]
Link Guide recommends · Equip an Amp for a match in which you can properly test its effect.
06
YOUR CURRENCY & ITEMS
Coins, shops and the right inventory.
Earn Grounds Coins
Matches and objectives award Grounds Coins; some items are also available as rewards. Offers may require Coins or FC Points: check the currency, requirements and expiry on the item. [7]
Open the right shop
Open World Map → Store for Amps and consumables. Buy clothing and other appearance items from World Stores in the central plaza or districts. [7]
| Item | Where to find it | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing / appearance items | Appearance Inventory; find tops under Street Appearance. | Permanent items. They cannot be sold or traded. |
| Amps / consumables | Separate inventories in the Archetypes menu. | Check that item's uses and requirements. |
Link Guide recommends
Before spending, check your unfinished objectives and existing inventory. Our training plan does not require any purchases.
07
IMPROVE YOUR SMALL-SIDED GAME
Aim. Pass. Cover the space.
Street Football: aim manually
Shooting is manual in the small-sided Grounds formats. The fouled player must take a free kick; passing and dribbling are disabled during the designated restart. [2]
Direction before power
Use less power close to goal. Your player's angle, attributes and pressure from opponents affect the shot. Use finesse for curl and a chip against a keeper coming off their line; power shots need more preparation. [8]
Low Driven in FC27: Press Shoot again after charging the shot. This works with many shot types, but not with a chip. [8]
Find the right space
Use a ground pass to a nearby open teammate, a through pass into their path, or a lobbed through pass over a defender. Use a driven ground pass for quick delivery, leaving enough room for the receiver's first touch. [9]
Take control yourself
AI defenders support you more through positioning rather than automatic tackles. Manually controlled players have greater interception reach and faster jockeying. Switch players, hold your position and choose when to tackle. [10]
LINK GUIDE RECOMMENDS · A SHORT PRACTICE SESSION
- Finishing: Take ten shots from the same position. Change direction first, then power. Deliberately reset your aim after every miss.
- Passing: Play five passes to your teammate, then five into their path. Watch which option works better in each situation.
- Defending: Track an attack without tackling immediately. Protect the space towards goal and recover after losing possession.
08
A CLEAR VIEW & CONTROLLED MOVEMENT
Your Grounds settings.
Choose a camera that suits you
Street Football: Grounds Pro or Grounds Broadcast. Grounds Rush: Grounds Pro, Rush Tactical or Rush Broadcast. My Pro horizontal and vertical sensitivity each range from 0–100, with a default of 20. [14]
Make the drop-kick aiming display clearer
The reticle and charge indicator each have sizes from 1–5. You can change their colours. This makes them easier to see; it does not aim for you. [14]
Check your controls in Practice Arena → Pause → Button Help, or during a match in Pause → Settings → Basic Controls. The buttons depend on your platform and custom settings. [9]
Link Guide recommends
If the camera feels too hectic, reduce one sensitivity setting at a time and repeat the same drill. Try a Broadcast camera for a wider view. There is no single ideal value for everyone.
09
MORE FC27 MODES · SEPARATE TIPS
From 11v11 to Ultimate Team & Career.
The following set-piece and team-tactics tips apply to regular football matches. Grounds activities may have their own rules; check the board at the pitch.
Corners: guide the receiver to the ball
Aim the delivery, then the camera moves into the penalty area. Move your player, switch players and make a run towards the ball. PlayStation / Xbox: hold R1 / RB to activate Avoidance and evade opponents. Short corners do not use this sequence. [10]
Link Guide recommends · Choose a target area and a suitable receiver, then practise their run.
Free kicks: taker, contact point and power
Choose a taker based on Free Kick Accuracy, Curve and Shot Power. Set your aim, adjust the ball contact point for trajectory and spin, then control the power. Dead Ball improves set pieces and extends the trajectory preview. Practise in Learn to Play → Practice Arena or Training Center → Passing / Attacking. [11]
Link Guide recommends · Take attempts from the same position, changing only one setting at a time to understand its effect.
Runs, Dinked Passes and roles / FC IQ
PlayStation / Xbox · Curved run: tap L1 + R1 / LB + RB. Pass & Follow: L1 + R1 + X / LB + RB + A. Manually triggered runs stop after a limited distance; trigger them again if needed. Crosses and through passes require more precise directional input. [10]
PC: new keyboard layouts and tactical shortcuts
FC27 replaces the previous Classic/Alternate keyboard layouts with WASD and Arrows. Check the bindings in the game. [13]
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | Dynamic Tactics |
| F1–F4 | Quick Tactics |
| F5–F8 | Tactical Suggestions; Set-Piece Tactics during set pieces |
| F9 | Tactical Focus |
In Rivals, check the selected input device on the kit selection screen before the match. [13]
Ultimate Team: a useful first session
- Open Ultimate Team from the main menu and choose a starter pack.
- Check Objectives → Foundations → The Journey Begins.
- Start with Squad Battles against the AI on Amateur or Semi-Pro.
- Try Beginner Moments for the basics and set pieces.
- Claim rewards for completed objectives after matches.
Link Guide recommends · Learn with your existing team before repeatedly changing formation or buying anything.
Career: getting started and Match Fitness
Choose Manager Career to run a team or Player Career to control one player. Download the latest squads. The Task List in the Central tab highlights priority tasks. [18]
New in FC27: Match Fitness accounts for energy and injuries; unfit players face penalties. The previous Training Plans have been removed except for Energy Recovery. Rotation, recovery and managing injuries are important. [15]
Link Guide recommends · Check your regular starters' condition before selecting the team, and plan some rotation.
09+
GO DEEPER · WITH EA HELP
Get more from your team.
Additions reviewed on 16 October 2026. Each topic applies to the mode named; Grounds Coins, Ultimate Team Coins and LG Coin are separate systems. Earlier sections retain their own review dates.
SBCs: submit Item Score or a squad?
FC27 has Simplified SBCs based on Item Score and Puzzle SBCs with squad requirements. For Simplified SBCs, choose eligible Items, check their contribution and the amount still needed, then confirm. Partial progress is saved; the main reward requires full completion.
Submissions are final: Even partial submissions permanently remove the selected Players from your Club. EA cannot restore them. Check expiry and selection before every submission. [20]
Evolutions: activate them and check two deadlines
Open Ultimate Team → Club → Evolutions. Check requirements and any costs before selecting. Set it to Active under My Evolutions, complete the objectives and claim upgrades.
“Get Within” is the activation deadline; “Expires In” is the time to complete it. Not every slot has both. An in-progress Evolution prevents using that Player in SBCs. Preview Evolution lets you compare possible combinations before applying them. [21]
Read PlayStyles instead of comparing only overall ratings
PlayStyles describe special abilities; PlayStyles+ strengthen their respective effects. In Ultimate Team, open Club → highlight a Player → Player Details → PlayStyles. Read which actions benefit. They do not directly change chemistry.
In Ultimate Team, you cannot freely swap them manually. Different Item versions and Evolutions can have different PlayStyles. [22]
Link Guide recommends · Pick one ability that suits your role and repeat the relevant action. A high overall rating does not replace this comparison.
Make use of FUT Gallery and single-player events
Gallery Sets can still count Items you later sold or submitted into an SBC. Loans do not qualify; Evolution Items are represented by their original base Item. The 3D Gallery Hub is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2.
The Campaign Hub collects available content. Single Player Live Events use AI opponents and may have squad rules and selectable or fixed difficulties. Read the current event conditions before starting. [23]
Delay: distinguish ping, packet loss and jitter
- Ping
- Time for game data to reach the FC data centre and return.
- Packet loss
- The proportion of packets that fail to complete that trip.
- Jitter
- Variation in ping over time.
EA combines these readings into a Connection Score. Its Connection Quality Report helps assess the connection; a single ping reading does not explain every problem. [24]
Link Guide recommends · If play feels delayed, note the time, mode and connection type. Narrow down the fault before changing your lineup or controls.
10
LINK GUIDE RECOMMENDS
A clear plan for your session.
Our drills help you choose a specific goal and decide what to work on after each session.
- BEFORE THE MATCH
Set just one goal
For example: spot an open teammate earlier, aim more calmly when shooting, or recover faster after losing possession. A specific goal is easier to assess after the match.
- DURING THE MATCH
Create space instead of chasing the ball
Keep some space between you and your teammates. Offer a passing option and agree who will provide cover. If everyone runs forward at once, you have no support after losing possession.
- AFTER THE MATCH
Change one thing
Was the problem your decision or your execution? Adjust your approach first, then test a different archetype. This makes it easier to see what actually helps.
11
REVIEWED: 13 OCTOBER 2026
Fixed or still under investigation?
Reported as fixed by EA
Fixes include a stuck loading screen when viewing the active Club in a player profile, and an incorrect post-match flow. The update includes no gameplay balance or tuning changes. [19]
Still under investigation
EA still lists Kickabout queues and player availability, menu performance and incorrect attribute costs as issues under investigation. This does not confirm that they have been fully fixed. [3]
Link Guide recommends: record the details of an issue
Note the game version, platform, time and affected activity. Take a screenshot before confirming unusual attribute costs. Then compare the official reports with the issue you experienced.
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QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions.
My Street Football shots miss the goal.
Open shooting practice and check your manual aiming. A higher attribute does not replace accurate input.
I cannot find a purchase or Amp.
See Shops & inventory and Amp uses for the differences between appearance items, inventory and limited-use effects.
Which archetype is best, and where can I earn the most XP?
This guide does not offer a verified meta ranking or a guaranteed XP rate. Use the attribute table and our match plan to test your own role.
What do the tutorial checkboxes save?
They save your checklist on this device. They do not read or change an FC save. Blocking browser storage may prevent the checklist from being saved.
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Yes. In Share this guide you can copy the link or open WhatsApp. You choose whether to send it and who receives it.
CHECK THE DETAILS
Official sources.
Fundamentals reviewed on 13 October 2026; sources 20–24 and the “Go deeper” section on 16 October 2026. Game information comes from official EA pages; our own drills are labelled “Link Guide recommends”. Some menu names remain in English to match the sources. Rules and offers can change with updates.
Show all 24 official sources
- EA · Getting started in The Grounds 25 September 2026 · Tutorial, mentors, Clubs and objectives · reviewed on .
- EA · The Grounds Deep Dive 4 August 2026 · Game modes and mastery attributes · reviewed on .
- EA · Launch Feedback Update 13 October 2026 · Issues still under investigation · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Archetypes AXP, attribute allocation and lobby adjustments · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Kickabouts Queues and rules for all seven activities · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Amps Slots, Affinity, uses and limits · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Stores and purchases Grounds Coins, World Stores and inventory · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Shooting Shot types and Low Driven shots · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Passing Pass selection, practice and custom controls · reviewed on .
- EA · FC27 Gameplay Deep Dive 29 July 2026 · Defending, corners and runs · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Free kicks Choosing a taker, ball contact and practice options · reviewed on .
- EA · Beta feedback and corrections 3 September 2026 · Dinked Passes and role behaviour · reviewed on .
- EA Help · FC27 PC controls New keyboard layouts and tactical shortcuts · reviewed on .
- EA · FC27 Accessibility Resources Grounds cameras and aiming displays · reviewed on .
- EA · FC27 Career Deep Dive Career changes and Match Fitness · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Navigating The Grounds Map, entry points and crossplay pool · reviewed on .
- EA · Ultimate Team for beginners 25 September 2026 · Foundations, Squad Battles and Moments · reviewed on .
- EA Help · Getting started in Career Career types, squad updates and tasks · reviewed on .
- EA · Title Update 1.0.4 7 October 2026 · Bug fixes; no gameplay tuning · reviewed on .
- EA Help · SBCs and Item Score FC27 submission types, partial progress and permanent Item exchange. Reviewed on .
- EA Help · Evolutions Activation, deadlines, preview and SBC restriction. Reviewed on .
- EA Help · PlayStyles Abilities, where to find them and swap limitations. Reviewed on .
- EA · FC27 FUT Deep Dive 2 August 2026 · Gallery and Single Player Live Events. Reviewed on .
- EA Help · Connection Quality Ping, packet loss, jitter and Connection Quality Report. Reviewed on .