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There was a problem communicating with the FIFA Ultimate Team servers

Why is the error message “There was a problem communicating with the FIFA Ultimate Team servers” currently appearing in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team when trying to switch to game mode? Am I the cause of the connection issues in FUT 23 or is there a glitch right now? In the past few minutes, this may be the question asked by one or the other player who has switched on the PC or console and wants to play a game in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team.

There was a problem communicating with the FIFA Ultimate Team servers

According to previous information, the cause of the message “There was a problem communicating with the FIFA Ultimate Team servers” is probably with Electronic Arts. Even if there is no official error message on the linked EAFIFADirect Twitter profile can be found, so in the official EA Answers forum but also on Reddit some players complain about problems with FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. These mainly affect FUT Champions and Division Rivals.

It is not yet known when exactly the problem will be fixed. For this reason, it is currently time to wait and drink tea.

  • Update 1: EA has now commented on the problem on Twitter (EAFIFADirect). The problem is known and a solution is being worked on.
  • Update 2: The connection issues should be resolved. Both FUT Champions and Division Rivals are working again without any problems.

Connection issues in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team

If the error message “There was a problem communicating with the FIFA Ultimate Team servers” and there are no reports of disruptions, then the following should be done.

  • Wait a moment and try again: Sometimes it helps to wait a few minutes and then just try again. It is not uncommon for the problems to resolve themselves and you save yourself the long search for a possible cause
  • Check EA’s Twitter profile: On the EAFIFADirect Twitter profile mentioned above, you will be informed promptly about disruptions in most cases. For this reason, you should check again whether there really is nothing here.
  • Check your own Internet connection: Is your own Internet connection working properly? possibly Try restarting your PC or console and router.
  • Release ports: If FIFA 23 has never been played online and the problems occur, it might help to release the ports used by the game in the router.

By Fred Richardson

a computer enthusiast with an insatiable appetite for problem-solving. After graduating with a degree in Computer Science in 2010, he embarked on a lifelong journey of exploring the intricacies of technology. For the past 25 years, Fred has dedicated himself to building custom PCs, mastering the art of hardware and software integration. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of coding, he has sought to unravel the complexities of life's challenges through lines of programming. From the early days of DOS 3.3 to the present, Fred has been a steadfast support for users, utilizing his knowledge to assist and guide others in navigating the ever-changing world of technology.