Updated September 26, 2026
If you mainly play EA FC 27 Clubs, you don't always need to spend time running around The Grounds before getting to the activity you want.
A few easy-to-miss shortcuts let you skip The Grounds, navigate with the map, use supported Fast Travel locations, find teammates, and reach Rush or 11v11 Drop-In faster.
Here are the most useful Clubs shortcuts to keep in mind.
Quick Answer
The most useful EA FC 27 Clubs shortcuts are:
- Skip The Grounds: Main Menu → EA Connect with R2/RT → My Club → Go to My Clubs.
- Navigate faster: Open The Grounds map and set a waypoint.
- Fast Travel: Use Travel at supported Street Football and Kickabout locations.
- Stadium Rush: Go to Zeiza.
- 11v11 Stadium Drop-In: Go to Parkside.
- Find Clubmates: Blue map markers identify Club players, while pink markers identify party members.
- Can't find a friend? Check EA Connect in case you're in different Grounds instances.
- Don't automatically wait for a visible match: Some activities can start another match once enough players join.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer
- Skip The Grounds and Go Straight to Your Club
- Use the Map Instead of Running Everywhere
- Fast Travel to Street Football and Kickabout
- Go to the Right Location for Rush and 11v11
- Find Clubmates with Map Markers
- Use EA Connect When Friends Are in Another Instance
- Don't Wait for the Match You Can Already See
- Check the Activity Board Before Queuing
- Bonus: You Don't Need to Unlock Grounds Districts
- The Fastest Clubs Route to Remember
- Common The Grounds Mistakes
- More EA FC 27 Clubs Guides
- FAQ
- Final Shortcut Cheat Sheet
Skip The Grounds and Go Straight to Your Club
This is the biggest time-saving shortcut if you already know you want to manage or play Clubs.
You don't have to enter The Grounds and physically travel to the Clubhouse every time.
From the main menu:
- Open EA Connect with R2 on PlayStation or RT on Xbox/PC controller.
- Move across to My Club.
- Select Go to My Clubs.
This takes you directly into your Club instead of making you walk through The Grounds just to reach the Clubs menu.
When should you use this shortcut?
Use it when you:
- Want to manage your Club.
- Want to get back into Clubs after leaving an activity.
- Don't need to visit another Grounds location.
- Want to avoid unnecessary running.
If your main goal is to play Clubs rather than explore The Grounds, this can become your default way of getting back into your Club.
Use the Map Instead of Running Everywhere
If you're already inside The Grounds, don't start running before checking the map.
The map lets you identify important destinations and set waypoints so you can follow a marker toward where you actually want to go.
You can use it to locate areas such as:
- Clubhouse
- Stores
- Rush locations
- 11v11 Drop-In
- Street Football
- Kickabout
- Other gameplay areas
Set a waypoint before you run
Instead of trying to remember the layout of The Grounds, open the map, select your destination, and follow the waypoint.
This is especially useful when you're visiting an unfamiliar area or returning to an activity you haven't played recently.
Shortcut: Map first, waypoint second, running third.
Fast Travel to Street Football and Kickabout
The Grounds also has a Travel option for certain locations.
When available, you can use Travel to move immediately to supported Street Football and Kickabout locations.
This can save a trip across The Grounds when you want to practice or play one of these activities.
Fast Travel has a limitation
Travel isn't a universal fast-travel system for every destination in The Grounds.
It's available for supported Street Football and Kickabout locations. For other destinations, use the map and waypoint system instead.
So if you don't see a Travel option for a particular location, don't waste time looking for one—use the map.
Go to the Right Location for Rush and 11v11
Another easy way to waste time in The Grounds is heading to the wrong area because you assume every Clubs activity is centered around the Clubhouse.
Two locations are particularly useful to remember.
Where is Stadium Rush in FC 27?
Stadium Rush is located in Zeiza.
If you're looking for Rush, head toward Zeiza rather than spending time searching around the Clubhouse.
Where is 11v11 Stadium Drop-In?
11v11 Stadium Drop-In is located in Parkside.
If you want an 11v11 Drop-In match, Parkside is the area to look for.
Remember these two locations
- Stadium Rush → Zeiza
- 11v11 Stadium Drop-In → Parkside
Once you memorize those two locations, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary wandering.
Find Clubmates with Map Markers
You don't have to physically search The Grounds for your teammates.
The map uses different player markers to help you identify who is nearby.
- Blue dots: Players in your Club
- Pink dots: Players in your party
- White dots: Other players
Looking for a party member?
Check the map for the pink marker before running around The Grounds.
Looking for a Clubmate?
Look for the blue markers.
This is particularly useful when your group is spread across different parts of The Grounds.
Use EA Connect When Friends Are in Another Instance
Sometimes a teammate can be in The Grounds but still appear to be completely missing.
That doesn't necessarily mean they're somewhere on the other side of the map.
You and your friend can end up in different Grounds instances, so searching the area on foot won't necessarily bring you together.
Instead, use EA Connect to invite or join the appropriate player.
If you're regularly dealing with friends disappearing, failed joins, or different Grounds instances, check our EA FC 27 The Grounds Connection Guide: Fix Ping, Hot Join & Rejoin Friends for additional troubleshooting and connection tips.
The shortcut to remember
Can't find your friend → check EA Connect before searching The Grounds.
Don't Wait for the Match You Can Already See
Another useful time-saver involves the way some gameplay queues work.
When you reach a gameplay location, you'll see information about the activity and its queue.
Don't automatically assume that the match currently visible at the location is the only match you can join.
For some game types, another match can start once enough players enter the queue.
What should you do?
If the visible match is already underway or unavailable:
- Check the queue.
- Look for an available activity.
- Join rather than automatically waiting for the current match to finish.
This can help you get into gameplay faster when your goal is simply to find a match.
Check the Activity Board Before Queuing
Before joining a gameplay area, check its information board.
The board provides information about the activity, including its rules.
A simple routine is:
- Find the activity location.
- Check the information board.
- Confirm the rules.
- Enter the queue zone.
- Select Play.
It only takes a moment, but checking first can prevent you from joining an activity expecting different rules.
Bonus: You Don't Need to Unlock Grounds Districts
The Grounds isn't structured around having to unlock every district before you can explore it.
Once you have access to The Grounds, you can move between its different areas rather than treating each district as a progression reward.
So if an activity is located somewhere else on the map, you don't need to spend time searching for a separate district unlock.
The important thing is knowing where the activity is located.
The Fastest Clubs Route to Remember
You don't need to memorize every detail in this guide.
Keep these shortcuts handy.
If you just want to enter Clubs
Main Menu → EA Connect → My Club → Go to My Clubs
This skips the unnecessary trip through The Grounds.
If you're already in The Grounds
Map → Set Waypoint → Follow the marker
Don't start running before choosing your destination.
If you want Street Football or Kickabout
Use Travel when available.
If you want Stadium Rush
Go to Zeiza.
If you want 11v11 Stadium Drop-In
Go to Parkside.
If you're looking for teammates
Blue = Clubmates
Pink = Party members
If a friend isn't appearing
Check EA Connect for a different Grounds instance.
These are the shortcuts worth remembering if you want to spend more time playing and less time travelling.
Common The Grounds Mistakes
Running to the Clubhouse every time
If you only want to access your Club, use EA Connect → My Club instead.
Assuming Fast Travel works everywhere
Travel is useful, but it isn't a universal shortcut for every Grounds destination.
Going to the Clubhouse for Rush
Stadium Rush is in Zeiza.
Searching the map manually for friends
Check the player markers first.
Assuming a missing teammate is somewhere nearby
They may be in another Grounds instance. Check EA Connect.
Waiting for one visible match
Check the queue and available activity rather than automatically waiting for the current match to finish.
More EA FC 27 Clubs Guides
Once you've cut down the time spent navigating The Grounds, you can focus on progressing your Club.
Check our EA FC 27 Clubs Level Up Fast: Best AXP Methods & Mastery Tips for ways to make your Clubs progression more efficient.
FAQ
Can you skip The Grounds in EA FC 27 Clubs?
Yes. From the main menu, open EA Connect with R2/RT, select My Club, then choose Go to My Clubs.
How do you go directly to your Club in FC 27?
Open EA Connect from the main menu, move to My Club, and select Go to My Clubs.
Where is Stadium Rush in EA FC 27?
Stadium Rush is in Zeiza within The Grounds.
Where is 11v11 Stadium Drop-In in FC 27?
11v11 Stadium Drop-In is in Parkside.
Can you fast travel in The Grounds?
Yes, but Travel is limited to supported Street Football and Kickabout locations rather than every destination in The Grounds.
How do you find Clubmates in The Grounds?
Open the map and look for blue player markers, which identify players in your Club. Pink markers identify players in your party.
How do you join a friend in another Grounds instance?
Use EA Connect to invite or join your friend instead of trying to locate them manually in The Grounds.
Final Shortcut Cheat Sheet
- Skip The Grounds: EA Connect → My Club → Go to My Clubs
- Navigate: Map → Waypoint
- Fast Travel: Street Football / Kickabout
- Stadium Rush: Zeiza
- 11v11 Drop-In: Parkside
- Clubmates: Blue markers
- Party members: Pink markers
- Different instance: EA Connect
- Queue faster: Check the activity and available queue before waiting
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