The EA FC 26 season is almost here, and that means a whole new cycle of can't-miss promos is on the horizon. These limited-time campaigns are your key to unlocking the most powerful meta cards, providing fresh objectives to grind, and drastically shifting the game's power curve. For savvy managers, this is also the prime time to build your stash of FUT 26 Coins—whether by selling promo players at their peak value or completing lucrative SBCs. To ensure you never miss a drop and can plan your investments wisely, we've built the ultimate EA FC 26 promo calendar. Using data from FC 25's release dates, we're predicting all the major events you can expect to see in the new game.
EA Sports FC 26 Promo Calendar
Here's the full EA Sports FC 26 promo calendar, featuring every major campaign we're expecting to see in Ultimate Team this year. We've also included their likely arrival dates based on the previous season's schedule, so you can plan your grind and know exactly when to expect the next wave of meta-changing player items.
| Number | Promo | FC 25 Start Date | FC 26 Expected Start Date | Confirmed? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team of the Week (TOTW) | Every Wednesday | Every Wednesday | No |
| 2 | Road to the Knockouts (RTTK) | September 20, 2024 | September 19, 2025 | No |
| 3 | Trailblazers | October 25, 2024 | October 25, 2025 | No |
| 4 | Centurions | November 8, 2024 | November 7, 2025 | No |
| 5 | FC Pro Live | November 22, 2024 | November 21, 2025 | No |
| 6 | Thunderstruck | November 29, 2024 | November 28, 2025 | No |
| 7 | Winter Wildcards | December 20, 2024 | December 19, 2025 | No |
| 8 | Team of the Year (TOTY) | January 17, 2025 | January 16, 2026 | No |
| 9 | Future Stars | January 31, 2025 | January 30, 2026 | No |
| 10 | Fantasy FC | February 28, 2025 | February 27, 2026 | No |
| 11 | UT Birthday | March 7, 2025 | March 6, 2026 | No |
| 12 | Team of the Season | April 25, 2025 | April 24, 2026 | No |
| 13 | Path to Glory (World Cup 2026 Campaign) | June 27, 2025 | June 3, 2026 | No |
| 14 | FUTTIES | July 11, 2025 | July 24, 2026 | No |
| 15 | Pre-Season | August 15, 2025 | August 14, 2026 | No |
What are Promos in FC 26 Ultimate Team
In EA FC 26, promos are the weekly (or sometimes bi-weekly) content drops that completely refresh Ultimate Team. Each one has a unique theme, unleashing squads of high-rated, meta-breaking cards into packs. But it's not just about packing luck—get ready for a ton of new SBCs, Evolutions, and objectives to grind. Some of the best ones, like Road to the Knockouts, even feature "live" cards that get permanent upgrades based on real-world performances, so you can invest in your favorites. And beyond the big campaigns on our calendar, expect fan-favorites like Shapeshifters and Showdown Series to fill the gaps, with new reveals dropping all year long.
When do new EA FC 26 promos drop?
Mark your calendars for Fridays at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST—that's your weekly reset for fresh content. But a word to the wise: don't expect a brand-new promo every single Friday.
Sometimes massive campaigns like Team of the Year span multiple weeks with multiple squads, and occasionally, we even get a quiet "dead week" to recover after a major event, especially to let players complete any leftover objectives. The best strategy? Make it a habit to log in every Friday afternoon to see exactly what's new in the store.
What will be the first promo of EA FC 26?
While EA Sports is keeping the official reveal under wraps, all signs point to the return of a fan favorite: Road to the Knockouts (RTTK).
This slot was once dominated by Ones to Watch, but since its disappearance, the live-upgrading RTTK cards—which get boosts based on real-life European performances—have become the frontrunner. There's always a chance EA could surprise us with a brand-new concept, but RTTK feels like the safest bet to kick off the new season in style.
