“Welcome to UT EVO” Goes Live
At 18:00 UK time, EA officially launched the Welcome to UT EVO program, signaling the arrival of a fresh wave of upgrade paths and event-specific objectives. Early reactions indicate that this update is aimed at expanding customization options while giving players more reasons to return daily.
Base Hero Matchday Pick Released
One of the major highlights of today’s content is a 14-day Base Hero Matchday Pick, where players can select 1 of 3 Hero items:
Abedi Pelé (89)
Marek Hamšík (87)
Iván Córdoba (87)
The pick has already sparked debate across the community regarding the best option, with early trends showing strong interest in both Pelé’s attacking versatility and Córdoba’s defensive reliability.
New SBCs: Captains Challenge & Marquee Matchups
EA also introduced two new time-limited SBC groups:
Captains Challenge 3
Duration: 3 days
Reward: Mega Pack
This challenge continues the Captains-themed series, offering an attractive pack at a relatively accessible cost.
Marquee Matchups – Week 10
Duration: 7 days
Reward: Premium Gold Players Pack
As one of the most consistent weekly SBCs, Marquee Matchups continues to influence the transfer market, particularly for silver and low-rated gold cards tied to featured fixtures.
A Fresh Cycle of Daily Upgrade Packs
Alongside major content, EA launched a new set of daily upgrade packs, available for the next 28 days:
Daily Rare Gold Upgrade: 5× Max 78 Rated Rare Gold Players
Daily Common Gold Upgrade: 11× Gold Players
Daily Silver Upgrade: Premium Silver Players Pack
Daily Bronze Upgrade: Premium Bronze Players Pack
These repeatable SBCs are expected to generate a ripple effect on low-tier card prices and encourage players to cycle through club fodder more frequently.
Community & Market Impact
Initial reactions suggest this content drop may create moderate market volatility, particularly around Heroes, META silvers, and SBC-fodder golds. Content creators are already preparing comparison guides and upgrade strategies, while traders anticipate short-term movement driven by increased SBC activity.
Looking Ahead
The combination of long-term upgrade opportunities and short-term incentives indicates that EA is positioning “Welcome to UT EVO” as a central pillar of the mid-season phase. With a 14-day Hero pick, new challenges, and daily upgrades, FC 26 players have more structure—and more reasons—to log in throughout the week.