EA FC 25 Career Mode: Dive Into “Live Start Points” Update

EA FC 25’s Career Mode has always been the beating heart for managers and players seeking that authentic, up-to-the-minute football experience—and with the brand-new “Live Start Points” update, it just got a whole lot more exciting.

Whether you’re plotting your first steps in the dugout or chasing glory as an up-and-coming superstar, these fresh snapshots of real-life leagues and cup competitions mean your virtual journey mirrors the real world more closely than ever before.

Let’s dive into everything that’s changed in this update —and why you’ll love starting your next career with the calendar set to May 2025.

Top Men’s Leagues

# Premier League

Gameweek 34: May 2 – fresh off the craziness of April, some clubs are clinging to title hopes, while others are scrambling to avoid the drop.

Gameweek 35: May 6 – the final European spots are up for grabs; one slip-up could cost you Champions League football.

Gameweek 36: May 12 – the run-in intensifies. Can you handle the pressure of six critical matchdays already behind you?

By starting here, you’ll feel the electricity of a mid-season title chase, not just an empty slate.

# EFL Championship

Gameweek 46: May 4 – promotion and playoff battles are fierce. Step into the shoes of a Championship manager who’s already endured 45 matchdays of grueling competition—now decide who earns that all-important final push toward the Premier League.

# Other Leagues

Ligue 1 (Gameweeks 32 & 33): May 5 & May 11 – leap into France’s top flight where PSG, Marseille, and surprise packages are duking it out as the season winds down.

Bundesliga (Gameweeks 32 & 33): May 5 & May 12 – the German giants have set the pace, but a late-season surge could rewrite history.

Serie A (Gameweeks 35 & 36): May 6 & May 13 – classic Italian drama, where a derby result could swing scudetto ambitions.

La Liga (Gameweeks 34 & 35): May 6 & May 12 – Barcelona versus Real tensions reignited, plus the dark horses chasing European dreams.

Rising Women’s Leagues

FA Women’s Super League (Gameweeks 20–22): May 1, 6 & 11 – women’s football continues to soar. Slip into a manager role where the title race and European qualification picture are already crystal-clear.

Première Ligue (Gameweek 22 & Semi-Finals): May 8 & May 12 – in France’s women’s top tier, the semi-finals are locked in; it’s a golden chance to lead a team to finals glory.

Frauen-Bundesliga (Gameweeks 21 & 22): May 6 & May 12 – Germany’s elite women’s competition heats up, with the title up for grabs and surprises waiting.

Liga F (Gameweeks 27–29): May 2, 5 & 12 – Spain’s growing women’s league, where emerging talent challenges the established stars.

Showpiece Snapshots & Finals

# LA LIGA Title Match: RCD Espanyol vs. FC Barcelona

Load this snapshot to replay or rewrite one of the most electrifying title-deciders in recent memory—Espanyol’s upset dreams against Barça’s relentless pursuit of silverware, frozen in time as of May 12, 2025.

# EA FC 25 UEFA Club Finals 2024/25

The pinnacle of continental competition comes alive in your EA FC 25 Career Mode:

• Champions League Final – relive Europe’s grandest night, with lineups and form exactly as they were.
• Europa League Final – a stage for underdogs and giants alike.
• Conference League Final – where tomorrow’s stars shone brightest.
• Women’s Champions League Final – elite women’s club football at its pinnacle.

Each of these finals reflects actual matchups and results, so you can relive the tension of nerve-shredding penalty shoot-outs or write brand-new alternate histories.

# EA FC 25 Domestic Cup Finals 2024/25

Key domestic finals are now playable:

• Emirates FA Cup – the magic of the world’s oldest national cup competition.
• Coupe de France – French folklore and cupset dreams.
• DFB-Pokal – German knockout intensity at its finest.
• Coppa Italia – tactical gambits and penalty drama in Italy.

Whether you fancy yourself a tactical genius capable of derailing the favorites or you want to seal a historic domestic double, these fixtures give you complete immersion.

# EFL Championship Playoff Semi-Finals

Step straight into the heart-pounding two-legged ties that decide promotion—no need to slog through 46 weeks of league play.

Final Whistle

EA FC 25’s Career Mode has always been a sandbox for football fantasies, but Live Start Points turn it into a living, breathing universe.

Whether you’re rescuing a relegation-threatened side, engineering a cup upset, or carving out a player’s legacy, the beautiful game’s chaos is now yours to command.

So, what are you waiting for? Open EA FC 25 and do your best.