FIFA High Ping issue on PC [Fix]

Are you facing a high ping issue in FIFA 23 or FIFA 22 on your Windows PC? Here is a complete guide to help you fix the high ping issue in FIFA. FIFA is one of the most popular and loved football simulation video games by Electronic Arts. However, while playing the game, a lot of gamers reported experiencing a high ping issue due to which they were unable to play the game smoothly. Now, if you are one of the affected users facing the same problem, you can find the fixes in this post.

Why am I experiencing High Ping in FIFA?

Here are the potential causes of high ping in FIFA 23 or FIFA 22:

• The issue could be triggered because of overheating or overloading of your router and modem. If the scenario applies, perform a power cycle on your router and modem to resolve the issue.
• Another reason for the same issue could be an unstable or weak internet connection. You can try optimizing your internet connection to resolve the issue.
• Inconsistency with your DNS server can also be one reason you’re facing high ping in FIFA. In that case, you can try switching to a more reliable DNS server.
• Outdated network drivers may also cause this issue. Hence, try updating your network driver to fix the problem.
• If you have too many bandwidth-hungry programs running in the background, you are likely to face the issue at hand. So, close the unnecessary background programs to avoid the lag issue.
• The corrupted DNS cache and other network settings can also cause the problem. So, flush the DNS cache to fix the issue.

Now that you know the scenarios that might trigger the problem, try the following fixes to eliminate the issue.

Fix FIFA High Ping issue on PC

Here are the solutions you can try to fix the high ping issue in FIFA 23 or FIFA 22 on Windows 11/10 PC:

1. Restart your system and game.
2. Check your internet connection.
3. Update your network driver.
4. Change Power Management settings for your network.
5. Perform a power cycle on your networking device.
6. Flush DNS cache.
7. Set up Google DNS.
8. Close background apps
9. Restart your Router
10. Reset your network protocols
11. Use VPN.

1] Restart your system and game

Before trying any advanced fix, make sure you restart your system and the FIFA 22 game. This could be some temporary issue and thus, restarting might help you fix it. So, restart your PC and then launch the game to check if the high ping issue has been resolved. If not, there are many fixes you can try to resolve the issue.

2] Check your internet connection

It could be your internet connection, which might be the main culprit, that is causing you to face a high ping issue in FIFA. Hence, test your internet connection and ensure that you are connected to a stable and high-speed (ideal for gaming) internet connection. We recommend you use a wired connection as gamers prefer it over a wireless connection for better gaming performance. You can set up Ethernet and see if the problem is resolved or not.

But, if you want to use a wireless connection, you can optimize your internet connection using the tips below:

• Try detecting and fixing WiFi issues on your Windows PC.
• You can also disconnect all other devices connected to the same network to avoid bandwidth throttling.
• You can check your internet speed and see if it is good enough for online gaming.

If your internet connection is not the issue, try the next potential solution.

3] Update your network driver

Outdated network adapter drivers could also trigger the issue. Hence, if the scenario applies, go ahead and update your network driver to resolve the issue.

There are several methods using which you can easily update Network drivers on Windows 11/10 PC. You can manually update network drivers by going to your Settings app. Then, move to the Windows Update > Advanced options option and click on the Optional Update option. From here, you can download and install pending driver updates including network driver updates.

You can also use the Device Manager app to keep your network adapter drivers. Apart from that, the official website of your device manufacturer can also be used to download and install the latest version of your network drivers. If you want to automatically update your network drivers, try free third-party driver updater software.

Once your network driver is updated, restart your PC and then launch FIFA to see if the problem is resolved.

4] Change Power Management settings for your network

If the above solutions don’t work, try changing the power management settings for your network and see if it resolves the issue for you. Here’s how to do that:

1. Firstly, press Win+X and select Device Manager from the shortcut menu.
2. Now, locate your network adapter in the list and right-click on it.
3. Next, from the appeared context menu, select the Properties option.
4. After that, in the Properties window, go to the Power Management tab.
5. Then, make sure the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option is unchecked.

See if this helps you fix the problem.

See: Fix Warzone High Ping or Lag Spike on PC.

5] Perform a power cycle on your networking device

The next step to resolve the high ping issue in FIFA is to power cycle your router/ modem. If there is a network issue caused by a faulty router cache, this should resolve the issue for you. Here’s how to perform a power cycle on your router:

1. Firstly, turn off your router and then remove its power cords from the main switch.
2. Now, wait about a minute, and then reconnect the power cord to the switch.
3. Next, turn on your router and then reconnect your PC to the internet connection.
4. Finally, launch FIFA 22 and check if the problem is gone or not.

If the problem persists, consider the next potential solution to resolve it.

6] Flush DNS cache

The issue at hand could be a result of the bulked-up DNS cache. Hence, you can try fixing the problem by flushing the DNS cache and resetting network settings. Here’s how to flush the DNS on Windows 11/10:

Firstly, launch the Command Prompt with administrator rights.

Now, enter the below commands in CMD one by one:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset 
netsh winsock

Once all the above commands are executed successfully, close CMD and see if the problem is resolved or not. If the issue still persists, you can try the next potential solution to resolve the problem.

Read: League of Legends ping spikes on Windows PC.

7] Set up Google DNS

You may also consider setting up a more reliable DNS server on your PC to fix the issue. The problem may be caused by DNS inconsistency. Hence, this method would fix the problem for you. You can try changing to the Google DNS server:

1. Firstly, tap on the Windows + R hotkey to evoke the Run dialog box and enter ncpa.cpl in it to bring up the Network Connections window.
2. Now, right-click on your active internet connection and choose the Properties option from the context menu.
3. In the opened Properties dialog window, click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option and hit the Properties button.
4. Next, select the Use the following DNS server addresses button and enter the below addresses in the respective fields:

   Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
   Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4

5. Then, go back to the previous screen, choose the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPV6) option, and click on the Properties button.
6. After that, select the Use the following DNS server addresses option and write the following addresses in their respective fields:

   Preferred DNS server: 2001:4860:4860::8888
   Alternate DNS server: 2001:4860:4860::8844

7. Once done, press the Apply > OK button to apply changes.
8. Finally, try relaunching the FIFA 22 game and see if the issue is resolved.

8] Close background apps

It could also be caused due to many bandwidth-hungry applications running in the background. Close such apps and then see if the problem is resolved. Simply open Task Manager using Ctrl + Shift + Esc hotkey and click on a bandwidth-hogging program. After that, click on the End Task button to close it.

9] Restart your Router

If the problem is not with your internet connection and you are still experiencing the issue, then you should restart your router.  Follow the prescribed steps to restart your router.

1. Switch off your router and modem and remove the power cord of the devices.
2. Wait for some time and connect the device to the switchboard.
3. Connect to the Internet after turning on the modem and router.
4. At last, open FIFA 22 to see if the problem is resolved or not.

Once the procedure is complete and the steps do not resolve the issue, proceed to the next potential solution.

10] Reset your network protocols

You might need to reset your network protocols which will assist in erasing the cached network data. This will resolve any network glitch that may stop you from playing the game.

To restart the network, go to the Start Menu and search for Command Prompt as an administrator. Execute the following command and hit Enter for each of them.

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock

Now, restart your device and launch the game to see if the issue persists.

11] Use VPN

If none of the above solutions work for you, try using a VPN. There are many free VPN apps, and you can select your favorite. If using a VPN network works, you can try upgrading to the paid version.

Now read: There is a problem with your game’s setup in FIFA.

Why is FIFA 23 so laggy?

FIFA might lag on your PC if your system doesn’t meet the minimum requirements to play the game. Apart from that, outdated graphics drivers, a VSync error, and an incorrect DirectX version can also be reasons for FIFA 23 or FIFA 22 being laggy.

Why is FIFA 23 connection so bad?

These issues are primarily caused by poor Internet service or network glitches. The majority of these issues can be resolved easily. In this article, we provide solutions that not only resolve connection issues but also address high ping issues in FIFA 22. So, without wasting any time, let us hop into it.

How do I fix high ping on FIFA 23?

To resolve the high ping issue in FIFA 23 or FIFA 22, try optimizing your internet connection, power cycling your router, or updating your network adapter driver. Additionally, you can try closing bandwidth-hogging programs, flushing the DNS cache, or setting up a Google DNS server.