The FC 26 Team of the Year (TOTY) is finally here—the year's biggest Ultimate Team event! Get the full breakdown of the promo, including the full player lists, FC 26 release dates, community FC 26 TOTY voting details, SBCs, Icons, and Honourable Mentions.
Before TOTY drops, many players boost their squads ahead of time, often choosing to buy FIFA 26 Coins from the best FC Coins store in the UK to get ready for the huge in-game market shift.

When Will FC 26 TOTY Voting Start? 

Based on historical trends, we predict that FC 26 TOTY voting will begin around Monday, 5th January 2026.
This expectation comes from last year’s pattern:

FC 25 TOTY voting opened on Monday, 6th January 2025, which was the first Monday back to work after New Year’s.

Voting typically runs for about one week, so we expect FC 26 TOTY voting to close around Sunday, 12th January 2026.
As usual, the vote should take place via the official EA Sports FC website, where fans can select their choices for both men’s and women’s squads.

When Will FC 26 TOTY Cards Release? 

The TOTY event was released for the first time in FIFA 12, If EA follows its usual structure, FC 26 TOTY cards will likely begin dropping on Friday, 16th January 2026.
This mirrors the FC 25 TOTY rollout, where the first wave (typically attackers) arrived two Fridays after the voting began.

We can expect a multi-week rollout similar to recent years:

• Week 1: TOTY Attackers
• Week 2: Full Men’s & Women’s TOTY squads
• Week 4: 12th Man & 12th Woman cards

(Yes — EA skipped Week 3 last year, spacing out some of the hype.)
For UK players, FC promos almost always go live at 6pm GMT on Fridays, and there’s no reason to think EA will deviate from this for such a consistent annual event.

Tip:  The dates mentioned above are predictions and have not been confirmed by EA Sports.

FAQ- EA FC 26 TOTY

What is Team of the Year cards?

FC 26 TOTY cards are premium special items awarded to the best eleven players of the year. These cards temporarily replace each player’s regular item and come with huge boosts to stats and overall ratings, showcasing their elite real-world performances.

How is the FC 26 Team of the Year selected?

The FC 26 TOTY squad is chosen through a combination of community voting and EA Sports input. Fans can vote from a shortlist of 100+ nominated players, all selected based on their standout performances over the past year.

How many players are included in TOTY?

Each FC 26 TOTY squad (men’s and women’s) consists of 11 players:

• 1 Goalkeeper
• 4 Defenders
• 3 Midfielders
• 3 Forwards

There is also a 12th Player, selected exclusively through a community vote.

Do fc 26 TOTY items receive upgrades?

No. TOTY cards come with permanent, fixed stats. Once released, their ratings do not change for the rest of the game cycle.

How can I get a ea fc 26 TOTY card?

TOTY items can be obtained in two main ways:

• Opening packs using FC Coins or FC Points
• Purchasing them on the Transfer Market

These cards appear in various pack types, including some free or reward-based packs, depending on what is available during the promo.

How long are ea 26 TOTY cards in packs?

TOTY items are released in stages, not all at once.
Typically:

• Attackers release first
• Midfielders follow
• Defenders and Goalkeeper come next
• Finally, the full TOTY enters packs together later in the promo

Can I save packs for the ea fc 26 TOTY event?

Yes. With only a few exceptions, pack contents are determined when you open them, not when you earn them. The best time to open saved packs is once the full TOTY squad is in packs.

What’s the difference between fc 26 TOTY and fc 26 TOTS?

• TOTY (Team of the Year): Celebrates the best players from the entire calendar year, chosen through community and EA Sports votes.
• TOTS (Team of the Season): Highlights the top performers from each domestic league based on that football season’s performances (usually August–May).

Conclusion

While nothing is officially confirmed yet, fans shouldn’t expect any FC 26 TOTY news until the holiday season is behind us. However, based on EA’s very predictable rollout structure, January is shaping up to be packed with TOTY excitement.
We’ll update this page as soon as official dates and details are announced — until then, start thinking about which players deserve your vote!