The FIFA, now FC, Series has always had in-game content to purchase. And in the last few years, if you paid for the points or coins, you could just buy packs and build your Ultimate Team.

However, there are other legitimate ways to earn free packs by simply playing different Ultimate Team modes and completing in-game challenges. Here's how.

1. Objectives

Objectives are one of the easiest and most consistent sources of free packs in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team. Seasonal objectives, Foundations, promo objectives, and Milestones often reward players with packs after completing specific tasks.

These challenges can range from scoring goals in certain leagues to playing a set number of matches. Since objectives also award Season Points (SP), you'll make progress toward Season Pass rewards at the same time.

2. Season Pass

Every season in Ultimate Team features a progression system that unlocks rewards as you earn SP. Many tiers include player packs.

Playing matches, finishing objectives, and participating in live events all contribute toward Season Pass progression.

3. Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)

Not every SBC rewards a special player. Many of them instead offer packs for submitting squads that meet specific chemistry and rating requirements.

Basic SBCs early in the game are generally inexpensive to complete. But advanced and promotional SBCs often provide higher-value rewards. Using duplicate or untradeable cards can help complete these challenges.

4. Division Rivals

Division Rivals remains one of the best weekly sources of free packs. Simply play enough matches to qualify for weekly rewards and earn packs. Higher divisions generally provide better rewards.

Improving your rank throughout the week increases the quality of rewards available at the weekly reset.

5. Squad Battles and Champions

Offline players aren't left out. Squad Battles offers weekly rewards based on your final rank after playing AI-controlled opponents on your preferred difficulty.

For competitive players, Champions also provides some of the best rewards in Ultimate Team. Qualifying for the weekend competition and securing more wins typically results in better packs at the end of the event.

6. Rush

Rush has become another valuable Ultimate Team mode for earning rewards. Playing matches and completing Rush-related objectives contributes toward weekly progression. This can include free packs alongside other Ultimate Team rewards.

Since Rush objectives often overlap with broader seasonal objectives, it's an efficient mode for progressing multiple reward tracks at once.

7. Twitch Drops

EA Sports occasionally partners with Twitch during esports broadcasts and special Ultimate Team events. By linking your EA account with Twitch and watching eligible livestreams for the required duration, you can claim free in-game rewards, including packs.

These promotions aren't always active, so it's worth keeping an eye on official EA Sports FC announcements.

8. Pre-season carryover rewards

Players who participated in eligible EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team Pre-Season objectives before FC 26 launched could unlock packs and other rewards that carry over into FC 26 Ultimate Team.

These rewards are tied to the same EA account and platform ecosystem used across both games.

9. Online drafts

The Ultimate Team draft has been a popular means of building your ultimate team without actually paying for players. But if you're able to win games with your team, you're rewarded with coins and packs.

Creators like Bateson87 even have a separate series wherein they play just the draft, reinvest coins and cards earned from the packs they win, and build their own team.

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Written by

Nilendu Brahma

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar