Quick Overview
| Track | Top Reward | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| Free (Standard) Pass | FUTTIES ICON Kenny Dalglish (Level 30) | Premium Pass Token (Level 22) |
| Premium Pass (500,000 Coins / 1,000 FC Points) | FUTTIES ICON Jairzinho (Level 30) | Exclusive National Pride Players: Mariona, Nico González, David Raya, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Lúcio |
Game-Changer: The Level 22 Generic Premium Pass Token unlocks the Premium track for free—and you can save it for Season 10.
Core Structure: Free Standard Track vs. Paid Premium Upgrade
Season 9—titled World Tour: Spain, Portugal & Morocco ‘30—splits progression into two distinct reward paths. Every Ultimate Team account unlocks the Standard Pass automatically when Season 9 goes live. The Premium Pass costs either 1,000 FC Points or 500,000 UT Coins.
Purchasing the Premium Pass at any point grants retroactive access to all Premium rewards for levels you've already achieved. Once you hit a level, you receive both Standard and Premium rewards simultaneously.
The entire season leans into Spanish, Portuguese, and Moroccan football culture, with packs, Evolution consumables, and cosmetics tied to the three 2030 World Cup co-hosts.
The Level 22 Generic Premium Pass Token (Standard Track Exclusive)
This is Season 9's most overlooked game-changer. Hit Level 22 on the free Standard Pass and you earn a Generic Premium Pass Token.
This single-use token doesn't force an immediate unlock. It stays in your club inventory, and you can:
- Use it now to unlock Season 9's Premium Pass for free
- Hold it for Season 10's reward lineup
This flexibility solves a major pain point: wasting Coins or Points on a Premium Pass whose reward pool doesn't match your squad-building goals. If Season 9's World Tour theme doesn't excite you, save the token for the next cycle.
Pro Tip: If you're short on Coins while rushing to Level 22, focus on National Pride objectives first—they grant the fastest Season Point gains to reach this milestone efficiently.
Full Free Standard Pass Rewards (Levels 1–30)
EA packed surprising value into the no-cost Standard Pass this cycle. Here's the complete free reward ladder:
Levels 1–10: Starter Loot & Early Evolutions
| Level | Free Standard Pass Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Immovable Object Evolution, Make Your National Pride Star – Part 1 Evolution |
| 2 | 5x 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 3 | 2x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 4 | 3x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 5 | Andreia Jacinto (National Pride), 2x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 6 | 10x 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 7 | 4x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack, 30,000 Coins |
| 8 | Peak Performance Evolution |
| 9 | 3x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Wildstyle Tifo |
| 10 | Franco Mastantuono (National Pride) |
Key Takeaway: Level 1's two Evolutions—Immovable Object and Make Your National Pride Star—can instantly upgrade low-tier La Liga and Primeira Liga forwards into competitive starters.
Levels 11–20: Custom Evolutions & Standout Talent
| Level | Free Standard Pass Reward |
|---|---|
| 11 | 3x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 12 | 2x 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 13 | 91+ TOTS Player Pack |
| 14 | Make Your National Pride Star – Part 2 Evolution, 91+ EFIGS/EFUGS TOTS Pack |
| 15 | Yoan Bonny (Phenoms), 3x 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 16 | Player Pick (1 of 3 88+ Rare Gold Players) |
| 17 | Player Pick (1 of 4 88+ Rare Gold Players) |
| 18 | Player Pick (1 of 5 88+ Rare Gold Players) |
| 19 | 3x 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 20 | Marco Asensio (National Pride) |
Key Takeaway: Level 14's Part 2 Evolution offers a +2 OVR boost up to 97 overall, plus +4 boosts to Skill Moves and Weak Foot ratings.
Levels 21–30: Endgame Icons & Premium Packs
| Level | Free Standard Pass Reward |
|---|---|
| 21 | 3x FOF GOTG Players Pack (Untradeable) |
| 22 | Generic Premium Pass Token |
| 23 | 5x 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 24 | 3x 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 25 | Anticipate+ Evolution, Season Ladder Excellence Evolution |
| 26 | Olga Carmona (National Pride) |
| 27 | 7x 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 28 | Player Pick (5 of 10 88+ Rare Gold Players) |
| 29 | 3x 91+ Rare Gold Players Pack, 8x 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 30 | FUTTIES ICON Kenny Dalglish, 5x 91+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
The Crown Jewel: Kenny Dalglish is a 96-rated FUTTIES ICON with 5-star weak foot and 4-star skill moves—a meta forward with elite dribbling, shooting, and flexible chemistry links that slot into almost any league combination.
Premium Pass Exclusive Rewards
Premium Pass buyers receive upgraded loot at nearly every level. Here are the standout exclusives:
Early Premium Tiers: Cosmetics & David Raya
| Level | Premium Pass Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 2 | Unstoppable Force Evolution |
| 3 | 86+ Rare Gold Player Pack, Custom Crest |
| 4 | 3x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Custom Kit |
| 5 | David Raya (National Pride) |
| 6 | 2x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Custom Ball, Wildstyle Sticks |
| 7 | Maximiliano Araújo, Warren Zaïre-Emery (Phenoms) |
Mid-Tier Premium Milestones: Meta Talent
| Level | Premium Pass Reward |
|---|---|
| 8 | 4x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack, Wildstyle VIP |
| 9 | Player Pick (1 of 4 87+ Rare Gold Players), 60,000 Coins |
| 10 | 2x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 11 | 2x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 12 | Mariona (National Pride), Nico González (National Pride) |
| 13 | Player Pick (1 of 5 86+ Rare Gold Players) |
| 14 | Player Pick (1 of 4 87+ Rare Gold Players) |
| 15 | Player Pick (1 of 5 87+ Rare Gold Players) |
| 16 | 3x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 17 | 5x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 18 | 10x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 19 | Lúcio (FUTTIES Hero) |
Late Premium Tiers & Level 30 Legend Jairzinho
| Level | Premium Pass Reward |
|---|---|
| 20 | — |
| 21 | 75x 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack, 10x 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 22 | 8x 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 23 | 5x 89+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 24 | 7x 89+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| 25 | Rapid+ Evolution (Premium exclusive) |
| ... | Ultra-rare selection packs continue through Level 29 |
| 30 | FUTTIES ICON Jairzinho (97 OVR RW) |
The Ultimate Prize: Jairzinho is a lightning-quick 97-rated wide forward capable of breaking through any defensive block in Rivals or Champions matches.
Special Objective Talent Pool & Flagship Icons
Two A-list Icons anchor each progression track:
- Free Pass: FUTTIES ICON Kenny Dalglish (Level 30)
- Premium Pass: FUTTIES ICON Jairzinho (Level 30)
Beyond these headliners, EA layered multiple limited-time objective-only talent drops tied to the Future World Tour objectives:
| Objective Group | Player Reward |
|---|---|
| Weekly Batch 1 | Rio Ngumoha (England) |
| Weekly Batch 2 | Estêvão (Brazil) |
| Weekly Batch 3 | Lennart Karl (Germany) |
| Weekly Batch 4 | Can Uzun (Türkiye) |
| Weekly Batch 5 | Eli Junior Kroupi (France) |
Complete at least four of the five Future World Tour Objective groups to unlock FUTTIES ICON Frank Lampard.
The two Make Your National Pride Star Evolution chains (Level 1 and Level 14) let you build fully custom national stars aligned with the Spain, Portugal, Morocco World Cup host theme.
FC 27 Carryover Rewards – What Actually Transfers
Important: Season 9 includes a carryover reward at Level 30 for EA SPORTS FC 27. However, the transfer is not automatic for everything you unlock.
Here's how it actually works:
- Carryover rewards earned in FC 26 Ultimate Team will be available in FC 27 in early October
- You must redeem them by logging into FC 27 Ultimate Team using the same EA Account
- Redemption deadline: early November (exact date TBA)
- Players who do not log in before the deadline will not receive their carryover rewards
The Level 30 carryover reward is a specific bonus—not every single card, Evolution, or pack you unlocked during the season. Check EA's official blog for the full carryover details when they drop mid-Season 9.
Pro Grinding Strategies to Lock Down Every Season 9 Reward
After extensive testing, here are the most efficient daily and weekly habits:
- Clear every daily and weekly seasonal objective without skipping batches. National Pride challenges grant the fastest Season Point gains.
- Prioritize Future World Tour objective groups—completing four of five unlocks FUTTIES ICON Frank Lampard.
- Rotate through all game modes that feed Season Points: Division Rivals, Rush, Squad Battles, and Champions all contribute to your level meter.
- Claim the Level 22 Premium Pass Token immediately once you unlock it. Decide: use it for Season 9 Premium access or save it for Season 10.
- Focus your final push on Levels 25–30—these hold the most valuable Icon packs, player picks, and the Level 30 carryover reward for FC 27.
- Track your progress every session—the season expires on August 13, so don't leave the final tiers for the last day.
Final Verdict
World Tour Season 9 stands among the most rewarding Ultimate Team seasonal passes EA has launched for FC 26. The Spain, Portugal, and Morocco World Cup host theme delivers immersive national pride content paired with top-tier FUTTIES Icons, fully customizable Evolution chains, unique cosmetic gear, and the revolutionary Generic Premium Pass Token that rewrites how we plan future seasonal progression.
| Player Type | Best Strategy |
|---|---|
| Free-to-Play | Grind to Level 22 for the Premium Pass Token, then decide whether to use it for Season 9 or save for Season 10. Level 30 delivers FUTTIES ICON Dalglish. |
| Premium Pass Buyer | Unlock early for retroactive rewards, chase Jairzinho at Level 30, and grab exclusive National Pride players Mariona, Nico González, David Raya, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Lúcio. |
| FC 27 Planner | Complete Level 30 for the carryover reward and log into FC 27 in early October to redeem before the November deadline. |
Whether you're slowly grinding the free Standard track or you've invested in the Premium tier, consistent daily play will completely transform your Ultimate Team roster long before the season wraps up on August 13.
FAQ
Q: Can I use the Premium Pass Token in Season 10?
A: Yes. The Generic Premium Pass Token earned at Level 22 can be saved and used for Season 10's Premium Pass instead.
Q: Do all Season 9 rewards carry over to FC 27?
A: No. Only the specific carryover reward earned at Level 30 transfers to FC 27. You must redeem it by logging into FC 27 Ultimate Team in early October using the same EA Account.
Q: What happens if I buy the Premium Pass after reaching higher levels?
A: You receive retroactive access to all Premium rewards for every level you've already achieved-.
Q: What's the best way to earn Season Points fast?
A: Prioritize National Pride and Future World Tour objectives first—they grant the fastest Season Point gains. Rotate through Division Rivals, Rush, Squad Battles, and Champions to maximize daily progress.
Q: When does Season 9 end?
A: The season expires on August 13, 2026.
