FIFA/EA FC 24 NAT Type Guide

Fix NAT issues for FIFA Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs, and online seasons

NAT Impact on FIFA/EA FC Online Play

How NAT type affects your Ultimate Team and online experience

NAT Type 1 (Open)

  • Instant matchmaking in all modes
  • No FUT disconnections
  • Smooth Pro Clubs experience
  • Can play with anyone
  • Best for FUT Champions

NAT Type 2 (Moderate)

  • Slower matchmaking
  • Occasional FUT market issues
  • Some Pro Clubs limitations
  • May disconnect from matches
  • Limited opponent pool

NAT Type 3 (Strict)

  • Very long matchmaking
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Cannot access some modes
  • FUT market problems
  • Unplayable online experience

Platform-Specific Port Configuration

PC (EA App/Steam)

TCP Ports:

3659, 9960-9969, 10000-10099, 42100-42200

UDP Ports:

3659, 9000-9999, 10000-20000

PlayStation 4/5

TCP Ports:

80, 443, 3659, 10000-10099, 42100-42200

UDP Ports:

3659, 9000-9999, 10000-20000

Xbox One/Series

TCP Ports:

3074, 3659

UDP Ports:

88, 500, 3074, 3544, 3659, 4500

Game Mode Requirements

NAT requirements for different FIFA/EA FC game modes

FUT Champions Weekend League

NAT Type 1 strongly recommended

Disconnections count as losses

Division Rivals

NAT Type 1 or 2

Long matchmaking with Type 3

Pro Clubs

All players need compatible NAT

Drop-in matches fail with Strict NAT

FUT Draft

Stable connection critical

Lost coins/tokens on disconnect

Quick FIFA Connection Fixes

Check NAT in FIFA

  1. 1. Go to FIFA/EA FC main menu
  2. 2. Navigate to Customize → Settings
  3. 3. Select Game Settings → Network
  4. 4. View your NAT Type status

FUT-Specific Fix

  1. 1. Exit Ultimate Team completely
  2. 2. Clear console cache (hold power 10 seconds)
  3. 3. Router restart (unplug 30 seconds)
  4. 4. Set console to DMZ temporarily
  5. 5. Test with a friendly match first

Common Errors & Solutions

Unable to connect to EA servers

Check EA server status, then verify NAT type

Lost connection to opponent

Port forward FIFA-specific ports

FUT market search not working

Clear console cache, check NAT settings

Cannot create/join Pro Clubs match

All players need Open or Moderate NAT

Pro Tips for Competitive FIFA

Weekend League Preparation

  • Test connection in Rivals before starting WL
  • Use wired connection exclusively for competitive modes
  • Close all other applications on console

Connection Quality Settings

  • • Set matchmaking to "Local only" for better ping
  • • Enable connection quality indicator in settings
  • • Avoid peak hours (6-10 PM) for better matchmaking
  • • Use Google DNS (8.8.8.8) for stability

Regional Server Information

Europe

Best connectivity: Germany, UK, Netherlands servers

North America

Primary servers: Virginia, California, Texas

Asia

Main hubs: Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong

South America

Primary: Brazil (São Paulo), secondary: Argentina

Platform-Specific Guides