The third batch of FUTTIES cards in FC 26 drops into Ultimate Team packs at the end of the week, replacing the Team 2 lineup. It keeps the same weekly rhythm as the earlier releases, with fresh special items entering packs alongside a rotation of returning cards from previous weeks.
Quick answer: FUTTIES Team 3 goes live on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5pm UTC (1pm EDT / 10am PDT). It is live the moment the Team 2 cards leave packs and the new items appear in the store.
Release time: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC
FUTTIES Team 3 release status and launch times
Status: Confirmed date. Team 3 launches Friday, August 7, and stays in packs through Friday, August 14, when Team 4 takes its place. The switch happens at the same hour EA Sports has used for every FUTTIES team this campaign.
| Region | Launch time (Aug 7) |
|---|---|
| US West | 10am PDT |
| US Central | 12pm CDT |
| US East | 1pm EDT |
| UTC | 5pm UTC |
| UK | 6pm BST |
| Central Europe | 7pm CEST |
Leaked FUTTIES Team 3 players
Team 3 leans on special versions of Icons and Heroes alongside current footballers. The names circulating so far are limited, and more should surface as the launch draws closer.
| Player | Type |
|---|---|
| Johan Cruyff | Icon |
| Zinedine Zidane | Icon |
| Michael Olise | Active player |
| William Saliba | Active player |
| Clément Lenglet | Active player |
| Rayan Cherki | Active player |
The Icons ship with fixed PlayStyles. Every special version of an active footballer launches fully customizable, so you set the PlayStyles yourself through PlayStyle Lab Evolutions rather than receiving them preloaded.
What else arrives with Team 3
The pack squad is only part of the weekly drop. Expect additional cards spread across Squad Building Challenges and Objectives, following the pattern set during Team 2. Alongside the new items, a fresh batch of FUTTIES re-releases enters packs, bringing back plenty of special cards from earlier weeks and older promos.
- New player SBCs, including further FUTTIES Icons or Heroes.
- Objective-based FUTTIES items that reward match play.
- A returning pool of re-released special cards in packs.
How to confirm Team 3 is live
You will know the swap has happened when the Team 2 cards disappear from packs and the new FUTTIES items show in the store. A refreshed promo loading screen usually appears at the same moment. If you still see Team 2 content just before 5pm UTC, wait a few minutes and reload the store rather than assuming a delay.
Since active-player FUTTIES cards arrive with zero PlayStyles, plan your PlayStyle Lab upgrades in advance so you can build the exact version you want as soon as your target card is in the club.
