EA SPORTS FC 27 Kickabouts guide

How to start a Kickabout

Kickabouts are multiplayer games you can play across all three districts of The Grounds. Each Kickabout has an information board that explains its rules.To start a Kickabout:

1
Open the map in The Grounds.
The map icon is located at the top left of your screen.
2
Select the Kickabout you want to play.
3
Select Travel when available, or make your way to the pitch.
4
Check the information board for the activity rules.
5
Enter the queue zone and select Play.
6
Wait for the required number of players to join.

The queue shows how many players the Kickabout needs and how many people are waiting.While you wait, you can watch the current match from the sidelines. Some activities start a separate match without waiting for the current pitch to become available.

How to check the rules

Check the information board next to a Kickabout before entering the queue.

Player stands next to the Bucket Ball info board overlooking a football pitch.

The board explains:

how to play the activity
how it works
how to win or score points.

It can also show activity-specific information, including whether AMPs apply.

Why isn’t my Kickabout starting?

Check the queue to see how many players the activity needs and how many have joined.You might have to wait because:

there aren’t enough players in your current Grounds world
you can check the map for white dots to find areas where more players are gathering
the current match isn’t over
there are too many matches happening for that specific Kickabout.

What types of Kickabouts can I play?

There are seven types of Kickabouts around The Grounds.

Players compete in a nighttime bocce ball Kickabout, aiming colored balls toward targets on the pitch.

Bocce Ball is a three-player free-for-all.Kick your ball into a target zone without overshooting it. Smaller target zones are worth more points, and the player with the highest score wins.Watch out for Dead Zones: Kicking your ball into them will make you lose points!

Players compete in Balloon Ball, kicking balls at colored balloons while navigating obstacles on the pitch.

Balloon Ball is a four-player free-for-all.There are two balls on the pitch. Gain possession and kick a ball at another player to remove one of their three balloons.After losing all three balloons, that player is knocked out.

Players compete in Bucketball, kicking a ball toward a raised hoop while teammates and opponents defend.

Bucketball is a team activity where you score by getting the ball into the opposing basket.Close-range baskets are worth two points, while shots from beyond the three-point line are worth three points.Fouling an opponent gives their team a free-kick opportunity.

Players race across a colorful obstacle course in The Big Race, competing to reach the finish line first.

The Big Race combines an obstacle course with ball control.Dribble through the course while keeping possession.

Players compete in Team Keep Away, passing the ball between teammates while opponents try to gain possession.

Team Keep Away is a 3v3 possession activity.Your team earns points while controlling the ball. Passing between teammates increases your score multiplier, helping your team earn points faster.

Players compete in Scenarios, aiming to score off a wall bounce or immediately after on a small-sided pitch.

Scenarios give you an objective to complete.Follow the on-screen instruction and work with the supporting teammate to create the required chance. You may need to score in a specific way, such as with a first-time shot.The objective can change, so check the on-screen instruction before attacking.

Players compete in Goal Control, aiming the ball at multiple goals around the pitch to score points.

Goal Control is a 1v1 activity with several goals around the pitch.Score in a goal to take control of it. Your opponent can take control back by scoring in the same goal.You earn points over time based on how many goals you control.

What’s the difference between Kickabouts and Street Football?

The 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 Street Football games around The Grounds aren’t Kickabouts.Street Football uses small-sided football matches, while Kickabouts have different rules, objectives, and mechanics.Both use a similar setup:

an information board explains the rules
a queue shows how many players are needed
the activity starts when enough players join.

Check the information board before joining to see the rules and win conditions.

Can you play Kickabouts with friends?

Player stands at a Bucket Ball queue zone with the Play Here With Party option highlighted.

Yes. When you enter a queue zone, choose the option to queue with your party. This sends an invite to your party members.When they accept the invite, they’ll join the queue and be on the same team as you.The Grounds supports cross-play across PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.Learn more about playing with friends in The Grounds.

What rewards can I get from playing Kickabouts?

Playing matches can earn Archetype XP and Grounds Coins. Some activities can also contribute towards Grounds objectives.Kickabouts can help you progress your Archetype between Clubs matches or while you’re waiting for friends to join.

How do Kickabout objectives work?

Depending on the activity, an objective could ask you to:

play or win an activity
complete an activity with clubmates
perform a specific football action
take part in a limited-time event.

Gameplay requirements depend on what the activity supports.To check your Grounds objectives:

1
Open the World Map.
2
Go to the Objectives tab.

The Grounds World Map with the Objectives tab highlighted at the top.

How do Kickabout live events work?

Kickabout and Street Football pitches can host limited-time live events.Look for a timer icon over a gameplay location to find an active event. These events can have special rules, linked objectives, and rewards.Some events can connect multiple activities. Check the event details and objectives before joining a queue to see what you need to complete.

How can you find other players?

No. Amps don’t apply during Kickabouts.Playing a Kickabout also doesn’t reduce an AMP’s remaining match duration or durability.Check the activity information panel for a notice when AMPs don’t apply. Your Archetype card can also show your AMP as disabled while you’re playing the activity.

Can you use emotes in Kickabouts?

No, emotes aren’t enabled in Kickabouts. Your equipped emote will appear on the Top Players screen after a match.

How to play Kickabouts in EA SPORTS FC™ 27

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