With EA FC 26 set to launch next week, we’re finally getting a glimpse at the game’s first major promo! While leaks and official reveals have already given us plenty of insight into new features, modes, and cards, the promo lineup has largely remained a mystery.
Up until now, the only confirmed promo was the FC 26 Pre-Order Icons. But according to trusted community sources, the first big promo of the year will be none other than Cornerstones.

EA FC 26 First Promo “Cornerstones” Leaked Ahead of Launch

The first major promo of EA FC 26, called Cornerstones, was leaked by one of the most trusted community sources, @FGZNews. The leak appeared on X (formerly Twitter) on September 12, 2025, giving fans their first glimpse of the promo’s striking “fiery rocky mountainous” card design and teasing the types of players who might be included. Although EA has not officially confirmed the promo, it is expected to launch in the next few days, building excitement for the game’s first big event.

EA Sports FC 26 Cornerstones

Cornerstones in EA FC 26 are a brand-new promo card type introduced as the first major event of the game, celebrating the backbone of football clubs. They highlight trusted leaders, long-term signings who have made a lasting impact, and rising stars stepping into crucial roles. Each card features permanent rating and stat upgrades alongside a unique +2 Club Chemistry boost, making them essential foundation pieces for any Ultimate Team early in the game cycle. From launch day, players can obtain Cornerstones through packs, the transfer market, SBCs, and Objectives, offering multiple ways to add these key figures to their squads.

EA FC 26 Cornerstones Release date

No official confirmation has yet been made about the first FC 26 promo; it is expected to drop on September 26th.

FC 26 Cornerstones Card design

The FC 26 Cornerstones card design features a “fiery rocky mountainous” aesthetic, giving it a bold and striking look. The visuals are meant to emphasize strength and stability, reflecting the theme of players who are the backbone of their clubs—trusted leaders, long-term signings, and rising stars. The design combines fiery tones with rugged, rocky textures, making the cards stand out in Ultimate Team packs and on the pitch.

Do EA FC 26 Cornerstones items get upgraded?

No — Cornerstones cards come with fixed permanent boosts and do not receive further upgrades.

How To get a FC 26 Cornerstones card?

You can unlock an FC 26 Cornerstones item in several ways. They’re available in packs—purchased with FC Coins or FC Points—and can appear in any pack that contains player cards, including free ones, with better odds in packs featuring more players. Cornerstones can also be picked up on the transfer market, or earned by completing specific SBCs and Objectives, giving you multiple chances to add them to your Ultimate Team.

Which players can be included in the F 26 Cornerstones promo?

Some of the big names rumored to be part of the Cornerstones lineup include Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Erling Haaland, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.