SBCs remain central to Ultimate Team in FC 26. You can build and submit squads on console or from your phone using the Companion and Web App, which also highlights live challenges and their rewards. If you prefer to work on SBCs away from your console, use the official FC Web App and Companion App sign-in to manage your club and complete SBCs on the go at ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/ultimate-team/web-app.

What’s live right now (Player SBCs)

These are the headline Player SBCs currently active, with their estimated coin costs, expiries, and format. Costs fluctuate with the market; treat them as ballpark figures.

SBC Estimated cost Expires Segments Reward
Flashback Leon Goretzka (CM) ≈ 71,700 coins in 6 days 6 Flashback Leon Goretzka
Nichelle Prince (ST) — Squad Foundation ≈ 4,400 coins in 20 days 1 Nichelle Prince
Carney Chukwuemeka (CAM) — World Tour ≈ 19,500 coins in 2 days 3 World Tour Chukwuemeka
Mateo Retegui (ST) — Cornerstones ≈ 9,550 coins in 5 days 2 Cornerstones Retegui
Martín Zubimendi (CM/CDM) — Cornerstones ≈ 102,000 coins in 4 days 5 Cornerstones Zubimendi
Lucía Rodríguez (LB) — Squad Foundation ≈ 9,900 coins in 15 days 2 Lucía Rodríguez
Synne Jensen (RW) — Squad Foundation ≈ 19,400 coins in 14 days 3 Synne Jensen

Upgrade SBCs (repeatables and limited-time packs)

Upgrade SBCs are the safest way to turn club fodder into chances at better cards. Some refresh weekly; others are time-limited.

Upgrade Repeatable / Refresh Expires Estimated cost Reward
Bronze Upgrade ∞ in 10 years ≈ 2,200 coins x2 Silver Players Pack
Silver Upgrade ∞ in 10 years ≈ 2,200 coins x3 Common Gold Players Pack
Gold Upgrade ∞ in 10 years ≈ 2,200 coins x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
Prime Bronze Players Upgrade 1 / refreshes every 7 days in 26 days ≈ 2,200 coins Prime Bronze Players Pack (tradeable)
Prime Silver Players Upgrade 1 / refreshes every 7 days in 26 days ≈ 2,650 coins Prime Silver Players Pack (tradeable)
2x 77+ Upgrade 3 / refreshes daily in 9 hours ≈ 5,300 coins 2x 77+ Rare Gold Players
83+ Upgrade — in 1 day ≈ 4,400 coins 83+ Rare Gold Player
TOTW Upgrade (1–2) — in 4 days ≈ 14,050 coins TOTW 1–2 Player Pack (untradeable)

Challenges and Foundations (puzzles, intros, and weekly sets)

Foundations are your long-term tutorials. Weekly challenges and event puzzles rotate quickly and are often cheap for the return.

SBC Type Expires Notes Reward
Intro to SBCs Foundations in 10 years Basic OVR requirements x2 Players Pack
Intro to Challenge SBCs Foundations in 10 years Puzzle-style x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
Intro to Upgrade SBCs Foundations in 10 years Upgrade mechanics x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
Intro to Player SBCs (Can Bozdoğan) Foundations in 10 years Positioning and chemistry Player rewards
Marquee Matchups Weekly set in 3 days 4 segments, themed fixtures Rare Mixed Players Pack
Cornerstones Challenge 1 Puzzle in 2 days Single segment Premium Gold Pack (tradeable)
World Tour England '66 Challenge Puzzle in 9 hours Short timer Rare Mixed Players Pack (untradeable)
Golden Generation: England ’66 Event set in 2 months 3 segments Mega Pack (untradeable)

Smart ways to complete SBCs (and avoid wasting coins)

  • Start with Foundations. Those long-expiry intros teach the rating, chemistry, and positional rules while returning useful packs that can seed later SBCs.
  • Build from your club first. Check your untradeables and low-value duplicates before you hit the market. Upgrade SBCs are designed to recycle fodder upward: bronze into silver, silver into gold, and so on.
  • Tackle time-limited SBCs early. Prices tend to rise as deadlines approach, especially for popular weekly sets like Marquee Matchups and limited upgrades.
  • Know the repeat cycle. Prime Bronze/Silver Players Upgrades refresh weekly with a one-time completion per refresh, so plan your club clear-out around that cadence.
  • Balance chemistry with rating. Many puzzles require a minimum OVR and specific league/nation links. Don’t overpay for a single high-rated player if you can solve with better linking across leagues and positions.
  • Set a budget for repeatables. It’s easy to drain coins chasing variance on upgrades. Cap daily or weekly spend and move on once you hit your limit.
  • Submit only when satisfied. SBC submissions are final; you won’t get players back once the squad is turned in.
  • Expect price differences by platform and time of week. Costs can vary across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC and will fluctuate with supply from pack openings and promotions.

Are SBCs being removed in FC 26?

No. SBCs are an active pillar of FC 26, with new Player items, weekly Marquee Matchups, upgrades, and long-term Foundations live now. The official Companion and Web App explicitly support completing SBCs and managing your club away from the console, underscoring their ongoing role this cycle.

If you’re new this year, work through the Foundations sets first, roll your club into the evergreen upgrades, then pick your spots with Player SBCs and short-timer puzzles. Managing the cadence—weekly refreshes, daily upgrades, and event windows—matters as much as the squad you submit.