FC 26 Summer Stars officially launches on Friday, July 17, 2026, taking over from Phenoms as the final Festival of Football promo before FUTTIES begins. Early leaks suggest a stacked squad featuring global stars like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Ousmane Dembélé.
When does FC 26 Summer Stars start?
FC 26 Summer Stars launches on Friday, July 17, 2026, following EA Sports' standard Ultimate Team content update.
The promo replaces Phenoms and serves as the final chapter of Festival of Football before FUTTIES arrives later in July. Like other Ultimate Team promos, Summer Stars is expected to remain live for one week before the next major campaign begins.
What Is the FC 26 Summer Stars Promo?
Summer Stars celebrates the standout players and biggest performances from this summer's international football competitions.
Unlike Phenoms, which focused on breakout young talents, Summer Stars highlights established stars who delivered on the biggest stage. That wider selection means the promo is expected to feature elite attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers from multiple national teams rather than concentrating on one player profile.
Players can also expect the usual Ultimate Team content throughout the week, including:
- Special Summer Stars player cards
- Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)
- Objectives
- Evolution content
- Upgrade Packs
- Player Picks
As the final Festival of Football promo, Summer Stars is expected to introduce some of the highest-rated cards released before FUTTIES.
