EA SPORTS ONLINE PASS

EA SPORTS™ expands your quest for glory by fully immersing you in the entire sports experience. Activating your Online Pass gives you full access to online features and multiplayer modes* like Online Team Play and Live Tournaments.

See the instructions and a tutorial video below on how to access Online Pass. Online Pass is available for EA SPORTS games on the Playstation® 3 and Xbox 360.

*Xbox LIVE Gold account also required to access online features.

ACTIVATE YOUR ONLINE PASS

Start your EA SPORTS™ game, and select ENABLE ONLINE PASS from the Menu.
Then select REDEEM CODE FOR ONLINE ACCESS.
At the code Redemption screen, enter the single-use code located on the back of the game´s insert.*
Once the code is entered, you will have access to your title’s online features and bonus content.

*EA Account required for Online Pass activation. You can create an EA Account in-game or at EASPORTS.com/register.

PURCHASE YOUR ONLINE PASS

Start your EA SPORTS™ game, and select ENABLE ONLINE PASS from the Menu.
Then select PURCHASE ONLINE ACCESS from the Code Redemption screen.
You will then be given access to your console’s store where you can make your purchase.*
Once the purchase is complete, you will have access to your title’s online features and bonus content.

*If you don´t have an Online Pass access code or it has already been redeemed, you can purchase a new one for $10 on Sony PlayStation® 3 and 800 Microsoft points on Xbox 360.

Trial Begins

BEGIN YOUR FREE 2-DAY TRIAL

Start your EA SPORTS™ game, and select ENABLE ONLINE PASS from the Menu.
Then select START TRIAL.
Once you accept, you have 2 days to try out your title’s online features and bonus content.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock my Online Pass access code?

When you connect online with your new EA SPORTS game for the first time, you’ll be prompted to confirm your EA account details. If you don’t already have an EA account, you’ll be asked to accept our Online Terms and Conditions and then create an account. After confirming or creating your account, a screen will appear that enables you to redeem your Online Pass code.

If you haven’t already enabled Online Pass, when you try to access an online feature in your game, you will be prompted to enter your code. If you do not have a code, you may purchase Online Pass access from within the game. If you’re not sure online is for you, you can enjoy a temporary free trial before purchasing access.

Where do I find the Online Pass access code?

The code is on the back of the insert inside your game. When you open the package, you’ll see the game disc on the right. On the left you will find the insert along with other printed material. Flip the insert over, and you’ll see the code at the top of the back page.

If I have a used game, how will I know if the access code that came with the game still works?

Your Online Pass code comes with the original retail purchase of the game. If the original consumer of the game did not use the Online Pass code, the second-hand consumer may use that code.

Does one Online Pass give me online access to all EA SPORTS titles?

In order to access online features and bonus content for a specific title, you need to activate or purchase Online Pass for each title. A code to activate Online Pass is found on the back of the insert of each EA SPORTS title purchased new.

How do I buy online access or get a code if I do not have one or my code has already been used?

If you have purchased a new game, your code is printed on the back of the insert included inside your game packaging. If you have purchased a used game and the code originally included has already been activated, you will need to purchase EA SPORTS Online Pass access from within your game by choosing PURCHASE ONLINE ACCESS from the Code Redemption screen.

Can I buy my code from ea.com or is it only available via Microsoft and Sony?

An Online Pass needs to be purchased through Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PlayStation®Store. You can purchase Online Pass access from within your game by choosing PURCHASE ONLINE ACCESS from the Code Redemption screen.

Do I still need to buy an Xbox LIVE gold subscription to use online features?

Yes, multiplayer online game modes require an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription for gamers playing on Xbox 360 consoles.

What online features will work if I don’t subscribe to Xbox LIVE Gold?

You will be able to enjoy all the offline content of your game and will be able to download other items from the in-game store. You will be unable to play multiplayer online game modes or use your downloaded content in online game modes.

Excluding multiplayer online gameplay, some online features, on a game-by-game basis may be available for use without a Gold subscription.

What happens if my console dies or is lost or stolen?

If you have already redeemed the code from your game manual or purchased Online Pass access, you will be able to access online features from any console using the same Xbox 360 gamertag or PlayStation 3 persona. You may need to go to the ‘my downloaded content’ section in Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PSN Store to re-download your EA SPORTS Online Pass.

Can I still buy downloadable content without activation of an Online Pass?

Yes. If you do not have Xbox LIVE Gold access, you will only be able to use downloadable content in offline game modes.

Can I still get free downloadable game add-ons?

Yes, you may still download game add-ons such as EA Sports Ultimate Team (when applicable). However, if you do not have Xbox LIVE Gold access or EA SPORTS Online Pass access, you will only be able to use downloadable content in offline game modes.

What if I’m not connected to the Internet?

An internet connection is required to activate the Online Pass and to gain access to bonus content.

Do I need to purchase an Online Pass when I rent a game?

Each Xbox LIVE gamertag or Sony PSN ID is entitled to a free 2 day trial per title. Beyond that, users will be required to redeem or purchase Online Pass access.

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