The weekend league grind is over, and a new week in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team is about to kick off. While we don’t have a crystal ball, the usual rhythms of the game and a few community whispers give us a solid idea of what’s on the horizon. Get ready, because this week is shaping up to be a good one.
Here’s everything we’re expecting to see light up the game over the next few days.
The Tuesday Staple: A Fresh Team of the Week
This one’s a given, but it’s always exciting. Every Tuesday without fail, a new TOTW hits the packs based on real-world football performances.
What to Expect: Look out for those players who had standout moments over the weekend—the hat-trick heroes, the match-winning goal scorers, and the defenders with a clean sheet and an assist. Their in-game cards are about to get a significant, permanent upgrade.
Why It Matters: TOTW is the heartbeat of Ultimate Team. It constantly refreshes the player pool and gives us new, meta-relevant cards to chase. If you’ve been holding onto your packs, Tuesday might be the day to crack them open.
Mid-Week Fire: New SBCs and Objectives
By Wednesday or Thursday, the first wave of new SBCs and Objectives usually drops. This is where things get interesting.
Player SBCs: We’re hoping for a follow-up to Monday’s release—perhaps a flashback to a club legend or a versatile player that fits multiple leagues. EA loves to drop cards that solve tricky chemistry puzzles for hybrid squads.
Crafting Upgrades: Keep an eye out for new upgrade SBCs. These let you turn your low-rated fodder into chances at higher-rated players and are a great way to recycle duplicate items.
Grindable Objectives: There will almost certainly be new objectives that reward you with packs or special players for completing specific tasks in specific game modes. It’s a great way to add to your club’s value without spending coins.
The Friday Headliner: A New Promo is (Probably) Landing
This is the big one. Most major promotions kick off on a Friday and run through the following week.
The Rumor Mill: While we can’t say for sure, the timing is perfect for the next big promo. Will it be a fan-favorite like Road to the Final, upgrading players as their teams progress in tournaments? Or something entirely new? The hype train is leaving the station, and we’re all on board.
What This Means for You: When a new promo lands, the transfer market goes wild. Prices for meta gold cards fluctuate, and a whole new set of incredibly powerful, limited-time cards becomes available. It’s the best time of the week to be playing Ultimate Team.
How to Get Your Club Ready
A busy week ahead means you need to be prepared. Here’s how to get your club in shape:
1.Don’t Quick Sell: Hold onto your duplicate players. You’ll need them for the upcoming SBCs and upgrade packs.
2.List Informs: If you packed any low-rated TOTW players from the current squad, consider selling them now before the new one releases, as their price often dips.
3.Stockpile Assets: Having a healthy stock of coins and high-rated fodder is the key to jumping on new SBCs the second they drop without having to gut your entire club.
The most prepared managers can instantly dive into new promos and complete the best SBCs. If you want to be ready to grab the hottest new cards the moment they hit the game, making sure your coin balance is in good shape is the ultimate preparation.
Stay tuned to our blog—we’ll be breaking down all the new content as it goes live. What are you hoping to see this week?