What is the best mode for a beginner in FC 27?

Start with the offline Training Centre, then play Kick Off matches. Career Mode is a good next step for solo players.

Can I play FC 27 with a friend on one screen?

Yes. Kick Off has Couch Co-Op, and Ultimate Team also supports co-op and couch play.

Is The Grounds on every platform?

No. It is only on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.

EA FC 27 Beginner Guide: Which Mode Should You Play?

EA SPORTS FC 27 is a football game with a lot of menus. You can play alone, with a friend on the couch, or online with up to 100 people in a shared hub. This guide uses EA's own mode descriptions to help you choose a starting point.

Key takeaways

Start in the Training Centre if you are new. It is offline and teaches movement, passing, shooting and set pieces.
Kick Off is the fastest way to play a normal match, alone or with a friend.
Career Mode suits solo players who like long-term plans.
Ultimate Team and The Grounds are online-focused. Ultimate Team also has optional purchases, so read our parents guide first if a child is playing.

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Learn to play

The Training Centre is offline and covers the basics. Skill Games are short drills scored Bronze, Silver or Gold, with online leaderboards. The Practice Arena lets you control both teams to test ideas. There is also a Rush tutorial for the fast, small-sided format.

Play a quick match

Kick Off lets you pick from 800+ clubs and national teams. You can play alone, or use Couch Co-Op with a friend on the same screen. House Rules and Rush are available here too. Online Friendlies are one-off matches against friends you invite.

The main modes compared

Mode	Best for	Online needed?
Career Mode	Managing a club or building a player over many seasons	Mostly single-player
Ultimate Team	Building a squad of cards and playing vs AI or other players	Yes for most parts
The Grounds	A social space with Clubs, 1v1 to 3v3 and Kickabouts	Yes
Seasons	A ten-game ranked climb starting in Division 10	Yes
Tournaments	Solo cup competitions	No

A simple first-week plan

Do the Training Centre lessons.
Play a few Kick Off matches and lower the difficulty if needed.
Try Career Mode or Squad Battles (Ultimate Team against AI) to learn at your own pace.
Move to Seasons or Stadium Drop In when you feel ready for real players.