Festival of Football: Phenoms is the opening promo of the new season in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and it debuts with special cards for footballers who made their first FIFA World Cup appearance. It takes over from the Glory Hunters campaign once the fresh items drop into packs.
Quick answer: Phenoms releases on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5pm UTC (1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST). The old Glory Hunters cards leave packs at the same moment.
Release time: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC
FC 26 Phenoms release time by region
The promo status is Confirmed for Friday, July 10. EA Sports uses the same launch slot it applies to every campaign, so the go-live time lands in the early evening across Europe and midday in North America. Once the new cards are live, the countdown expires and the previous Glory Hunters items stop appearing in packs.
| Time zone | Release time |
|---|---|
| PT | 10:00 AM |
| CT | 12:00 PM |
| ET | 1:00 PM |
| UTC | 5:00 PM |
| BST | 6:00 PM |
| CEST | 7:00 PM |
You will know the promo has gone live when the new Phenoms cards show in packs and the campaign tile updates on the store and the Web App. If your client still shows Glory Hunters content, close and reopen the game or refresh the Companion App to pull the latest data.
Leaked FC 26 Phenoms players so far
The first set of leaked names is short, but two cards are already tied to the campaign. Both are set to feature on the Season 9 Pass rather than being pack-only pulls.
- Bonny
- Zaire-Emery
Beyond the pass, the wider roster will come from packs, both saved and from the store. More names typically surface as the release date approaches, so the confirmed lineup should widen in the final days before launch.
What Phenoms cards offer
Phenoms is a fixed campaign rather than a customizable one like Glory Hunters, so the cards do not carry the same build-your-own element. The items are expected to come with four PlayStyle+ each, which puts them in line with the stronger special cards released across the season.
The theme centers on standout debutants from this year’s World Cup, which shapes which players are eligible for the promo. Exact ratings, positions, and stats are only confirmed once the campaign is live, so treat any pre-launch numbers as unverified.
With the launch set for July 10, the smart move is to hold saved packs until the new items are in the pool and to check the Season 9 Pass on release day, since Bonny and Zaire-Emery are tied to it. Keep an eye on pack odds and objectives once the timer hits zero, as additional Phenoms cards tend to appear across other modes shortly after the promo begins.
