EA Sports FC 27 Guide | All Activities in The Grounds

The Grounds is the new social world in EA Sports FC 27, giving you a central place to explore, meet other players, develop your Archetype, and take part in different football activities.

From small-sided Street Football matches to Kickabouts, Rush, Club matches, and limited-time Live Events, you can play in several ways.

Street Football

Street Football offers small-sided matches throughout The Grounds. You can find 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 games at different gameplay locations.

Before joining, check the information board beside the pitch to see the rules and requirements. Enter the queue area and select Play once you're ready.

Street Football also contributes to your overall progression, letting you earn AXP and Grounds Coins while you play.

Kickabouts

Kickabouts are short multiplayer activities with their own rules and objectives, rather than traditional football matches. Examples include Bocce Ball, Balloon Ball, and Bucketball.

Each Kickabout has an information board explaining its rules. Use the World Map to locate activities, travel to them when possible, and enter the queue to begin playing.

Kickabouts also earn Archetype XP and Grounds Coins, and some activities contribute toward The Grounds Objectives.

Rush and 11v11 Drop-In

Rush and 11v11 Drop-In give you access to larger football experiences from locations within The Grounds.

You can access Ranked Rush and Rush Live Event Tournaments directly from their designated locations.

Unlike Kickabouts and Street Football, entering these activities can temporarily take you out of your current Grounds world while you play.

Club Matches and Playoffs

The Clubhouse in The Terrace is the main access point for Club-related activities. From here, you can access League and Playoff matches, as well as other Club experiences.

Playoffs provide another competitive activity for Clubs and can offer greater rewards than standard activities.

Club Tournaments

Club Tournaments introduce limited-time competitive events with their own rules, entry requirements, Objectives, and rewards.

The first FC 27 Club Tournament is a Classic Stadium 11v11 Event. These tournaments are particularly useful when you want to compete with your Clubmates while working toward additional rewards.

Live Events

Live Events temporarily change activities within The Grounds and can introduce special rules, objectives, and rewards.

Look for a timer icon above gameplay locations to identify an active Live Event. Seasonal events can also transform the appearance and activities available throughout The Grounds.

For example, Season 1 introduces European Nights, which features small-sided Live Events and an 11v11 Stadium Club Tournament, while Screaming Grounds adds Halloween-themed activities and rewards later in the season.

Explore and Use the World Map

You don't have to immediately join a match when you enter The Grounds. You can explore its districts, find other players, locate gameplay areas, and use the World Map to travel around.

The World Map also gives you access to important locations and information, including Objectives and Stores. World Stores let you spend Grounds Coins on Consumables, Amps, and vanity items.

Drop Kicks and Free Exploration

The Grounds also lets you interact with a football as you explore. You can spawn a ball and kick it around the world without joining a formal match.

You'll also find interactive targets placed throughout The Grounds, giving you small activities to discover while exploring.

Final Thoughts

The Grounds is more than a social hub in FC 27. You can play small-sided Street Football, compete in Kickabouts, join Rush and 11v11 matches, compete with your Club, participate in limited-time Live Events, or simply explore the world.

Since different activities can contribute to AXP, Grounds Coins, Objectives, and other rewards, it's worth checking the World Map regularly to see what's available.

FAQ

Q. What activities can you do in The Grounds?

A. You can play Street Football, Kickabouts, Rush, 11v11 Drop-In, Club matches, Playoffs, Club Tournaments, Live Events, and various activities while exploring The Grounds.

Q. What are Kickabouts in FC 27?

A. Kickabouts are short multiplayer activities with unique rules and objectives, including games such as Bocce Ball, Balloon Ball, and Bucketball.

Q. Can you earn rewards from activities in The Grounds?

A. Yes. Activities can provide AXP and Grounds Coins, while Objectives, Live Events, Playoffs, and Club Tournaments can provide additional rewards.

Q. Can you play The Grounds with friends?

A. Yes. You can form parties and queue for activities together. The Grounds supports cross-play between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, while Nintendo Switch 2 is excluded from cross-play.