EA SPORTS FC™ 26 | First Gameplay Livestream

September 15, 2025

Due to technical issues we were unable to offer YouTube Rewards on the FC 26 First Gameplay Livestream on September 16. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

The first EA SPORTS FC™ 26 gameplay will be broadcast live across the EA SPORTS FC YouTube & Twitch on Tuesday September 16, 2025. The action kicks off at 14:00 UTC where you’ll be able to see some of your favourite content creators playing alongside and against talent from the world of football.

Fans who watch the events will receive rewards when they tune in to the event on Twitch or YouTube. All rewards are untradeable and each reward is limited to one per EA account.

Viewership Rewards - FC 26 First Gameplay Livestream

Join in on the action of the first FC 26 gameplay live stream! All rewards are untradeable.
Watch the EA SPORTS FC 26 First Full Gameplay for at least 15 minutes using the same account. Broadcast will go live on September 16 , 2025, at 14:00 UTC until September 16, 2025, at 16:00 UTC.
- Reward: Gold Players Pack
Watch the EA SPORTS FC 26 First Full Gameplay Livestream for at least 60 minutes using the same account. Broadcast will go live on September 16 , 2025, at 14:00 UTC until September 16, 2025, at 16:00 UTC.
- Reward: Rare Gold Pack
Complete the two objectives above.
- Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack

An infographic showing various details and viewership rewards for the FC 26 First Gameplay Livestream.

If you haven’t linked your YouTube or Twitch accounts to your EA account yet, you’ll also receive additional rewards for doing so. Each reward is limited to one per EA account. You’ll be able to find information on how to link your account for Twitch and YouTube below:

How to Earn Rewards (Step-by-Step Guide)

Whether you’re using YouTube or Twitch to stream the events, you’ll still be able to receive our in-game rewards. All you need to do is follow these steps:

Twitch

Ensure you have an existing Ultimate Team club
Ensure you link the correct EA account to your Twitch account at https://ea.com/twitchlinking. Age restrictions apply. See Twitch Terms of Service for details
Watch the stream for the intended watch duration
Claim the reward on Twitch from the drops inventory page
When you have your copy of FC 26, log into your Ultimate Team club and claim your objective before the objective window expires. There may be a 24-hour delay, so please try again before the objective window expires.
See Twitch support for more information: How to Earn Drops

YouTube

Ensure you have an existing Ultimate Team club

Go to the Connected Apps page on YouTube Settings
Ensure you link the correct EA account to your YouTube account by clicking Connect to Electronic Arts (more info below in the blog and here)
You’ll be asked if you want to allow Electronic Arts to Connect accounts and watch approved events and videos to earn in-game rewards. Click Connect
Confirm your EA Account. If it’s not the right account, click Not your account? to switch to the right one
Click Continue. If you have Login Verification turned on, you’ll be asked to verify your identity
Click Link Accounts
Click Return to YouTube
Watch the stream for the required watch duration
Log back into your Ultimate Team club and claim your objective before the objective window expires. There may be a 24-hour delay, so please try again before the objective window expires

See EA support for more information: How to link your EA Account to YouTube

FAQ

When and how will I receive my viewership awards in my account?

Watch the stream for the required watch duration on September 16th. Earning viewership rewards will complete the associated objective in Ultimate Team. Log in to your Ultimate Team at/after early access on September 19th, go to the Ultimate Team objectives and claim your objective before the objective window expires on September 29th, 2025.

How do I claim a reward on Twitch?

While watching on Twitch, you can check your progress towards Drops at any time by viewing the Drops Inventory page.

Once you have reached 100% progress for the active Drop within a campaign, you will receive a claim notification at the top of the Twitch navigation.

If you’re unable to claim the Drop in time, you will be able to claim it from the Drops Inventory page until 24 hours after the Drops campaign has ended.

For more information on how to claim your drop, please review this Twitch help article: How to Earn Drops

How do I claim a reward on YouTube?

In general, drops on YouTube do not need to be claimed. Once you complete the watch time requirements, you will receive your in-game rewards, through completion of the in-game objective, within 24 hours after claiming the reward on YouTube.

For more information on how to claim your drop, please review this help article: How to link your EA Account to YouTube.

How long do I need to watch FC 26 First Gameplay Livestream on Twitch to earn a reward?

Please see the objective descriptions for watch time requirements.

If I link my EA and Twitch accounts and I watch for the right amount of minutes, will I get the reward? Or will you give them only to select viewers?

If you link your EA and Twitch accounts, you watch for the designated amount of time during an eligible event, and you claim your rewards through the rewards system, you will receive the rewards.

How can I link my EA and Twitch accounts?

Go to https://ea.com/twitchlinking to link your EA and Twitch accounts.

How can I link my EA and YouTube accounts?

Go to How to link your EA Account to YouTube for instructions to link your EA and YouTube accounts.

I linked my accounts in the past. Do I need to do it again?

If you have not used your Twitch account in the last six months, you will need to relink your account. You can always confirm your Twitch and EA accounts are linked by going to https://ea.com/twitchlinking.

If I have multiple platforms linked to my EA account, which platform will receive my viewership rewards on?

Your viewership rewards will be awarded on the EA account associated with the first platform you log into EA SPORTS FC 26 after claiming the reward on Twitch or YouTube.

Eligible events, dates and broadcast channels are subject to change, eligible events will be communicated on https://twitter.com/easportsfc.