Ones to Watch is one of the first Ultimate Team campaigns of the FC 27 cycle, built around players who changed clubs during the summer transfer window. The cards are live items that can climb in rating based on real-world form, and in FC 27 they arrive mainly through the Season Pass, Squad Building Challenges, and Objectives rather than standard packs.
Quick answer: FC 27 Ones to Watch content is expected from September 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC, arriving through the Season Pass, SBCs, and Objectives instead of packs.
Release time: September 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC (4:00 PM PDT / 7:00 PM EDT), rolling into 12:00 AM BST and 1:00 AM CEST on September 18.
FC 27 Ones to Watch release status and timing
The FC 27 launch calendar is confirmed. EA Play early access begins on September 17, 2026, Ultimate and Ultimate Plus Edition early access opens on September 18, and the global release lands on September 25. Because Ones to Watch cards sit inside the Season Pass and early Objectives, they are expected to be reachable as soon as early access goes live rather than as a separate Friday pack drop.
The go-live time lines up across regions as follows:
The schedule can still move before launch, and some console and PC regions may see the content on September 18 rather than September 17.
Full FC 27 Ones to Watch player list
The lineup mixes established names with rising talents across attack, midfield, and defence. Youri Tielemans tops the group at 85, with a band of 84-rated attackers and a deep pool of 83-rated options. Ratings marked TBC have not been finalised yet.
| Player | Position | Rating | How to get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youri Tielemans | CM | 85 | Season Pass |
| Ferran Torres | ST | 84 | Season Pass |
| Nicole Anyomi | ST | 84 | Season Pass |
| Selina Cerci | ST | 84 | Season Pass |
| Elliot Anderson | CDM | 84 | Season Pass |
| Yan Diomande | RW | 84 | Season Pass |
| Sávio | RW | 83 | SBCs & Objectives |
| Djed Spence | LB | 83 | Season Pass |
| Luka Vušković | CB | 83 | Season Pass |
| Maxence Lacroix | CB | 83 | Season Pass |
| Mika Mármol | CB | 83 | Season Pass |
| Ousmane Diomande | CB | 83 | Season Pass |
| Lee Kang In | RW | 83 | Season Pass |
| Crysencio Summerville | LM | 83 | Season Pass |
| Rodrigo Zalazar | CAM | 83 | Season Pass |
| Christos Tzolis | LW | 83 | Season Pass |
| Karim Adeyemi | RM | 83 | Season Pass |
| Elisa Senß | CM | 83 | Season Pass |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | CDM | TBC | SBCs & Objectives |
| Rodrigo Mora | CAM | TBC | SBCs & Objectives |
| Pedro Gonçalves | LM | TBC | SBCs & Objectives |
How to get Ones to Watch cards
Unlike a traditional pack promo, most Ones to Watch items are tied to progression rather than luck. The bulk of the group flows through the Season Pass, which combines a free track with a paid premium tier. Play regularly and you can unlock several of these cards as you climb the ladder.
A smaller set arrives outside the Season Pass. Ayyoub Bouaddi, Rodrigo Mora, Sávio, and Pedro Gonçalves are set to appear through SBCs and Objectives, so you complete challenges or in-match tasks to add them instead of buying them from the market. Once the campaign leaves active content, remaining items can normally only be picked up from the Transfer Market or the Season ladder.
How Ones to Watch upgrades work
Every Ones to Watch item is a live card that can receive up to four +1 upgrades across the season. Each trigger is counted separately, so a single card can gain more than one point if the player hits multiple milestones. An item earns one upgrade when any of these happen:
- The player receives a Player of the Month award.
- The player is selected for a Team of the Week.
- The player receives a Star Performer item.
- The player’s club wins three of six domestic league matches.
That upgrade path is what makes an early 83 or 84 attractive as a long-term hold. A card that starts modestly can rise to 87 or higher if the real player performs, so securing one through the Season Pass or a challenge gives both immediate use and future value.
How to confirm the promo is live
You will know Ones to Watch has gone live when the black-and-gold items show up in the Season Pass track, the SBC menu lists the relevant challenges, and the tagged players appear in the Objectives screen inside Ultimate Team. Rating upgrades apply automatically to your item once one of the trigger conditions is met, so there is no extra step to claim the boost. If any part of the schedule shifts before launch, the go-live window is the first thing to check.
