FC 26 FUTTIES is expected on July 24, 2026, bringing 99-rated pink cards, Best of Batch re-releases, premium SBCs, and the final Ultimate Team event before FC 27.
What Is FC 26 FUTTIES?
FUTTIES is the last major promo of every FC cycle. EA Sports has already revealed the card design, confirming the iconic pink-and-purple gradient with gold accents. The Festival of Football campaign wraps up on July 17, leaving a one-week gap before FUTTIES Team 1 hits packs. Season 9, the final Ultimate Team season, is expected to run alongside FUTTIES with themed rewards in the pass.
Many FUTTIES cards receive ratings of 97 to 99 OVR, making them among the strongest players available all year. At the same time, EA Sports usually re-releases many of the best special cards from earlier promos through Best of Batch, giving players another opportunity to pack cards that were previously unavailable.
Release Date & Format
Multiple community sources point to Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6 PM GMT as the FUTTIES Team 1 launch. EA hasn't officially confirmed it, but the timeline lines up with the current promo schedule and the expected start of Season 9.
The promo should run for about four weeks, shorter than last year's five. Expect weekly squad releases, fan-voted content, and a steady drip of SBCs and Objectives throughout the entire period.
What FUTTIES typically includes:
- New pink player cards rated 97 to 99 OVR
- Best of Batch re-releases from earlier promos
- Daily and premium SBCs requiring multiple high-rated squads
- Repeatable Upgrade Packs and Player Pick SBCs
- Evolutions with PlayStyle+ upgrades
- Free rewards through Objectives and Season Pass
Leaks & Best of Batch
Names floating around include Kenny Dalglish, Jairzinho, Lúcio, David Raya, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Franco Mastantuono. Dalglish appears to be a free Season Pass reward rather than a pack pull, but nothing is official until EA reveals the squads.
Kenny Dalglish
Jairzinho
Lúcio
David Raya
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Franco Mastantuono
The Best of Batch feature is what gets most players excited. EA re-releases some of the best special cards from earlier promos back into packs. Based on previous years, expect cards from:
- Team of the Year (TOTY)
- Team of the Season (TOTS)
- Future Stars
- Festival of Football
- Fantasy FC
- Thunderstruck
This also crashes the transfer market. More cards in packs means more supply, and previously expensive players drop in price fast. If you've been eyeing a TOTS or TOTY card, FUTTIES is often the cheapest it gets all year.
How to Prepare
A few smart moves before FUTTIES goes live can save you serious coins and pack value.
Save your packs. FUTTIES combines new promo cards with Best of Batch re-releases, making it the best time all year to open saved packs. Every pack has a shot at a 99-rated card.
Hold high-rated fodder. Premium SBCs during FUTTIES require multiple expensive squads. Keep your 85 to 91 rated cards, as demand spikes once the SBCs start dropping and prices climb.
Don't blow your coins early. Player prices shift dramatically during the first few days. Meta cards often get cheaper after the initial pack-opening wave floods the market.
Wait 2 to 3 days before buying. Patience usually means better prices on almost everything, especially after Team 2 and Team 3 release.
