FC 25 KICK OFF
FC 25 Kick Off mode allows you to quickly jump into a match against CPU or your friends.
Kick Off Mode
Kick-Off is a game mode that lets you dive into classic matches or a variety of game types with any team. Many find it the most enjoyable mode, especially for casual fun with friends, reminiscent of earlier days when game modes were simpler.
The FC 25 Kick-Off mode offers players a streamlined and
One standout aspect of Kick-Off mode is its flexibility. Players have the freedom to choose their favorite teams, customize match settings like stadium, weather, and time of day, and even apply unique house rules for added gameplay variety. This flexibility accommodates diverse playstyles and strategies, appealing to both casual gamers and those craving more specialized challenges.
Whether you want to enjoy a casual match with friends, replicate real-life showdowns, or test out different team combinations, Kick-Off mode offers a welcoming platform. Its intuitive design and customizable features make it perfect for players of all skill levels, offering fast-paced and thrilling matches with a variety of gameplay possibilities.
How To Access FC 25 Kick Off
- From the main Football Club screen, navigate to [Kick Off];
Before starting a match, there are a few simple steps you should follow:
- Select a Side;
- Select a Match Type;
- Select Teams
- Select Kits
- Adjust team management, game, and controller settings;
- Advance to the match.
Select a Side
In Kick Off mode, upon entering, you’ll need to choose whether your team plays as Home or Away. For multiplayer matches, your friends must also pick their sides, whether on your team or against you. To invite friends, simply press R2/RT.
For tracking your head-to-head records and stats against AI opponents, it’s advisable to set up a Kick Off Name. Linking it to your console account enables access to the mode from anywhere.
When selecting a side, you can use your existing name or create a unique one with the virtual keyboard. Once linked to your console account, your Kick Off stats will sync, allowing you to carry them across the game mode.
How To Link Kick Off Names
- In the Select a Side screen, go to [Settings];
- Select [Link Kick Off Name];
- From the list of Kick Off Names, choose which one you’d like to link or merge.
Select a Match Type
Kick Off mode is not limited to exhibition. You can choose from a variety of match types.
Classic Match
The original and still the best! Play a classic Kick Off match using team of your choosing
House Rules
Rewrite the rules, play your way! Choose from inventive ways to experience FC, like Mystery Ball or Headers & Volleys. Or you can remove rules completely in a No Rules match. The pitch is your playground!
- Mystery Ball
One of FC’s most original modes! When the ball goes out of play, it returns as one of five ‘mystery balls’: a Shooting, Passing, Dribbling, Speed, or All-Boosy ball. Each ball gives a boost to the dribbler and their team. Mystery ball point values also increase later in the match. Are you ready to try your luck? - King of Hill
Hold the ball and run up the score! Gain possession of the ball, then remain inside the designated zones on the pitch to increase the value of your goals. Your goal value slowly ticks back to zero again outside the zones. Do you have what it takes to become the king? - No Rules
A free-spirited, rules-free match of football where the refs can’t fouls, offsides, or bookings. Everything is fair in this free-for-all mode. - Headers & Volleys
Test your in-air skills. Only goals scored via headers or volley earn points. - Survival
Only the strong survive. When a team scores a goal, a player from the goal-scoring team is ejected – excluding the keeper. Only two red cards are allowed per match. AI players are always ejected first. Do you have what it takes to outlast your opponent? - Long Range
Show off your long range skills. All goals airmailed from outside the box earn double the points. Inside the box? Goals still count as one. - First To…
Fastest player to score wins. Unload a barrage of shots on your opponent’s goal!
Volta Football
Play with real teams and players in the fast, fun world of Volta Football! Choose from different match types – from 3v3, to 5v5, to Futsal – and square off in stylish arenas.
- 3v3 Rush
Play a tight 3v3 match without set pieces, corners, penalties, or goalkeepers. Hustle, score, and stop your opponent from doing the same. - 4v4
Play a 4v4 match with keepers. Walls can be enabled or disabled, pending the stadium selected. Corners, and Penalties are enabled. - 4v4 Rush
Play a 4v4 match without keepers. Walls can be enabled or disabled, pending the stadium selected. There are no set pieces, corners, or penalties. - 5v5
Play a 5v5 match with keepers. Walls can be enabled or disabled, pending the stadium selected. Corners, and Penalties are enabled. - Futsal
Futsal is a type of football typically played indoors on a hard court. It’s faster and more high-scoring than traditional football. Play FC using the officials Futsal rules with your favourite teams! - Mystery Ball
Take control of the ball to give your team its power! Power shot, speed, dribbling, and the all-powerful AllPower. Each ball also has a goal value to swing matches. Every time the ball goes out, a new ball type comes into play. - Survival
In 5v5 Survival, whenever a team scores a goal, the goalscorer will be ejected from the match, excluding the goalkeeper. This will happen up to 3 times for each side until you’re left with 1 player and the goalkeeper on each side. - First To…
Fastest player to score wins. Unloa a barrage of shots on your opponent’s goal! - No Rules
A No Rules match is just like a regular Volta Football match except there’s no fouls.
UEFA Champions League
Play a match in the UEFA Champions League, one of the most competitive in the world! Play in a one-off group stage match or the semi-finals. Feeling strong? Then go straight to the UEFA Champions League Final.
- UCL League Stage
Play a one-off League Stage match in the UEFA Champions League. - UCL Semi-Finals
Ready for the Semis? Play a 2-leg match series, both home &away, in the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final. - UCL Final
Only one can wear the crown! Rise to the occasion and play in the UEFA Champions League Final.
UEFA Women’s Champions League
Play a match in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, one of the top leagues in the world! Play in the semi-finals, or, be bold and go straight to the Finals and lay claim to that silverware!
- UWCL Semi-Finals
Go straight to the Semis! Play a 2-leg match series where you play both home & away matches in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Semi-Final. - UWCL Final
Play in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final. Do you have what it takes to play at your best for the full 90 minutes?
CONMEBOL Libertadores
Welcome to the CONMEBOL Libertadores! Choose to play a one-off group stage match or a semi-finals match. Or, you can go straight to the Finals!
- Libertadores Group Stage
Play in a one off CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match. This is South American football at its finest. - Libertadores Semi-Finals
A two-leg series where you play both Home and Away in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Semi-Final. - Libertadores Finals
It is time for a showdown! Play in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Final. - Libertadores Exhibition Match
Play a CONMEBOL Libertadores Exhibition Match. Choose a CONMEBOL team to host the match, then challenge any opponent in the world.
Cup Finals
Play in the Finals of any cup competition in the world! Competitions are sorted alphabetically from A to Z. Some cup finals feature authentic broadcast experiences.
- Carabao Cup
- Papa John’s Trophy
- FA Community Shield
- CONMEBOL Libertadores
- CONMEBOL Sudamericana
- CONMEBOL Recopa
- Copa de España
- Coppa Italia
- Croky Cup
- Coupe Nationale
- Cupa Națională
- DFB-Pokal
- EA Sports Cup
- Emirated FA Cup
- MLS
- NM
- Oranje Beker
- Österreich-Pokal
- Puchar Kraju
- Schweizer Pokal
- Scottish Cup
- Supercup
- Sveriges Cup
- Sydbank Pokalen
- Taça de Portugal
- Trophée Champ
- UCL Final
- UEFA Europa League
- UECL
- UEFA Super Cup
- US Open Cup
- UWCL
Play a two-leg series: one match at home, and one on the road. The top-scoring team at the end of the series is the winner. Do you have what it takes to overcome your opponent’s home field advantage?
Best of Series
Play a series of matches – 3 or 5 games – and win more than your opponent to bring home the silverware!
- Best of 3
Win 2 out of 3 matches to become the series winner. - Best of 5
Win 3 out of 5 matches to become the series winner.
Select Teams
On this screen, you can choose any two teams available in the game, including men’s and women’s teams, clubs, and national teams. Alternatively, you can opt for a random team by pressing square/X.
There are two additional features you can select here:
- Live Form
Live Form in FC 25 Kick Off mode synchronizes your team’s lineup and formations with your club’s current real-life statistics using an internet connection. It even generates a match session based on your favorite club’s upcoming fixture. You can easily toggle this feature on or off. - Advantage Settings
This feature allows you to set the initial score and the desired difficulty level for your AI teammates. Adjusting this difficulty influences the performance of your AI teammates both with and without possession of the ball. You can access the Advantage Settings option by pressing R3.
Select Kits
Every team has up to three kits available. The decision of which kit each team wears is entirely up to you. However, ensure that you don’t select kits with very similar colors, as it could make it challenging to distinguish the players on the field.
Make the Final Adjustments
Before confirming that you want to start the game, make sure you don’t want to adjust the team (starting eleven and substitutes, formation, roles, and assignments), game settings (including duration, difficulty level, stadium, and weather conditions), and control settings.
Additionally, you can also delve into the pre-match by analyzing a wide range of statistical data about you and your opponent, like average ball possession, the most used attacking zones, and fastest goal scored.
Frequently Asked Questions
FC 25 Kick Off is a game mode that allows you to quickly jump into a match against CPU or your friends.
The Kick Off Name feature enables players to generate a unique identifier associated with their gameplay. This name, when linked to their console account, tracks head-to-head records and statistics against AI opponents. By choosing a distinct Kick Off Name, players can synchronize their stats with their account, allowing them to maintain their progress and performance across various platforms and game sessions within the Kick Off mode.
Yes, in Kick Off mode, you have the option to customize several settings, including team selection, kits, team management adjustments, game settings, and control settings. Additionally, you can opt for various match types such as Exhibition matches, Cup Finals, and more.
Live Form is a feature in Kick Off mode that allows you to synchronize your team’s lineup and formations with the latest real-life statistics of your favorite club using an internet connection. It also generates a match session based on your club’s upcoming fixture, enhancing the authenticity and dynamism of your gameplay experience.