EA FC 26 promo calendar

EA FC 26 Ultimate Team is set to bring new promos regularly, giving players fresh sets of special cards to bolster their team with.

If you want to stay competitive in Division Rivals and Champions, eventually you’ll need to upgrade from regular gold cards and start turning to promo players. Luckily, the devs have a huge slate of events planned for the season.

So, here’s a full promo calendar of every campaign we’re expecting to see, as well as when they’re likely to arrive.

FC 26 promo calendar

EA SPORTS never releases the promo schedule for the upcoming seasons ahead of time, so our calendar is based purely on what we’ve seen in previous years. Many events arrive every single year like clockwork, such as Team of the Season, so it’s safe to assume they’ll return again around the same time.

However, as always, there will also be some brand-new promos that have never been seen before, so it’s impossible to predict what they will be or when they will drop.

Don’t worry, though, we’ll be keeping this page updated throughout the season to let you know what’s coming next.

What is the first FC 26 promo?

The first promo of EA FC 26 will be Cornerstones, a new event that’s making its Ultimate Team debut. These cards will provide +2 Club Chemistry links, so they’re perfect for creating hybrid teams early on in the season.

While we don’t know who will appear, the devs have confirmed that it “shines a spotlight on the players that teams are built around, dependable leaders, pivotal long-term signings, and young talents who’ve stepped up to become central to their clubs’ success.”

As always, it’ll also bring plenty of Evolutions, SBCs, and objectives to complete over the course of the promo.

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Beyond that, there are items in Ultimate Team that confirm that Road to Knockouts is returning, likely as the first event that brings live cards. These cards will upgrade based on how teams perform in the Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, and Women’s Champions League.

Leaks have also revealed that Ultimate Scream, the fan favorite Halloween event that has been missing since FIFA 20, is set to make a long-awaited comeback. ‘FUT Sheriff’ shared the card designs, and while little else is known about it, we should get more details in October.

🚨 Ultimate Scream is confirmed and will return to FC 26 👀

WE WILL BE THERE 🔥#FC26 pic.twitter.com/doH028FSGR

— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) September 18, 2025

When are new promos released?

New EA FC 26 promos will arrive on Fridays at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST. That being said, it’s not a guarantee that a fresh one will be released every week.

Some events feature multiple squads and run for many weeks, and sometimes there is an empty week where nothing is planned, especially after a big promo. Either way, it’s worth logging in every Friday this time to see what’s new.

What are promos?

EA FC 26 promos are in-game events that deliver special player items with upgraded stats. Each one features a specific theme, such as Trailblazers, which focuses on the players who have started the season well.

While some are one-off releases, others include live cards that upgrade over time, such as Road to the Knockouts. It’s not just gold players that can be selected, either, as in recent years we’ve seen Heroes and Icons featured in promos.

Each one also brings plenty of SBCs to complete, objectives to grind, and Evolutions to buff your existing squad.

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