A shared football hub
EA describes The Grounds as a shared hub for up to 100 players, with Montclair, Zeiza and Parkside districts and a route into Clubs through its Clubhouse. The hub population is not the player count of one match.
Check the generation, not just the brand
EA lists The Grounds, including Clubs, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. It is not included on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or the original Nintendo Switch. Buying a more expensive edition does not add an unsupported mode to an older platform.
Plan your first session
Start by confirming that your friends are discussing the same mode and supported platform version. Then decide whether you want a social hub, small-sided activity or a Clubs session. Treat these as different experiences rather than assuming every option has the same rules.
This is a source-based overview, not a hands-on performance review. We do not claim to have tested matchmaking, frame rate or platform parity. Refer to the game’s current mode screen for rules and availability.
Do not pay for the wrong version
Put platform compatibility before cosmetics and bonuses when comparing editions. A low-priced last-generation copy is not equivalent to a supported current-generation copy for a player whose main reason to buy is The Grounds.
Questions, answered
Is The Grounds on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. EA’s platform note excludes these versions.
Does 100 players mean a 100-player football match?
No. EA describes the population of the shared hub, not a single match format.
Is The Grounds on the original Nintendo Switch?
No. EA lists Nintendo Switch 2 for this mode, not the original Switch.
