Football on screen is not violent, so the worry with FC is not the matches. It is paid random packs, real-money currency and online chat. Facts below were checked on October 9, 2026.
Key takeaways
- ESRB rates FC 27 E (Everyone) with user interaction and in-game purchases including random items.
- Press reports say PEGI 16, after earlier FC games had PEGI 3. We could not confirm it on PEGI's own site, so check the box or store page.
- Teen accounts linked in the EA app start with a spending limit of zero.
Why the rating changed in Europe
In 2026 PEGI said games with paid random items would be rated PEGI 16 by default. Reports link FC 27's rating to Ultimate Team packs. EA says players do not need to spend money to take part and rejects comparisons with gambling. The rating is advice, not a ban.
What to watch for
- Packs: contents are random and you cannot see them before opening. A New Zealand classification office notes that odds for specific top players are often under 1%.
- FC Points: real money in disguise. Steam bundles run from $4.99 to $149.99.
- Chat: online play includes chat, and talk can move to apps like Discord.
- Scams: offers of free coins or cheats are often scams.
Set it up step by step
- Start with console or platform family settings (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam).
- Create or link a teen account in the EA app: Settings, Family playtime.
- Set monthly limits for in-game content and playtime, weekday and weekend.
- Turn on FC Playtime, which shows time played, packs opened and FC Points bought. Players can change it, so it adds to platform controls rather than replacing them.
- Keep your payment card off your child's account.
Safer ways to play
Offline modes such as Career Mode, Kick Off and the Training Centre have no pack spending. Couch Co-Op with a friend is a good low-risk option.
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Vedi tutti →Next steps
Learn the modes together with the beginner guide, or see how Ultimate Team works.