FC 26 CHAMPIONS
FC 26 Champions is a competitive online mode in Ultimate Team, where players strive to qualify for the Finals and secure the highest rank.
Champions Explained
Champions is the ultimate online mode in Ultimate Team, featuring intense head-to-head competition. It is divided into separate brackets: Finals for players in Rivals division 4 or higher, and Challengers for those in division 5 or lower.
The Finals are the peak of Champions competition. Usually running for 72 hours from Friday to Monday (except in rare cases), players can compete in up to fifteen matches against other qualified participants. For players in lower Rivals divisions (Challengers), there are only 10 matches to be played.
To enter Champions, players must earn enough Champions Qualification Points by competing in Rivals.
Success in Champions depends on wins. More victories move you up through 10 ranking tiers, unlocking better rewards. At the end, players receive rewards like packs, player picks, coins, and exclusive items based on their final tier and performance.
FC 26 Champions Changes
FC 26 introduced major changes, especially to the competitive structure of the Champions mode.
| ▲ Two Separate Brackets: Finals and Challengers. |
| ▲ Fewer Rivals Points Required to Qualify. |
| ▼ Playoffs Removed. |
Frequently Asked Questions
FC 26 Champions is an online Ultimate Team mode where players compete in a set number of matches, aiming to win as many as possible to climb through 10 tiers and earn rewards.
Removed in FC 26, Champions Play-Offs represented the initial phase of the overarching Champions competition.
Previously known as Weekend League, the Champions Finals are the top bracket of the competition, where the best players compete for the highest rewards. It is exclusive to players in division 4 or higher in Rivals.
The Champions Challengers are the lower bracket of the competition, where players in Division 5 or lower in Rivals compete.
You need to qualify in order to play in the Champions Finals or Challengers. The competition opens every Friday and ends 3 to 5 days later, depending on the time of the season or exceptional events (such as server outages).
The FC 26 Champions occur uninterruptedly from October 2025 to September 2026. The schedule is being published in-game as the competition goes on, and for that reason, sometimes it shows one more round, and at other times it shows two or three rounds.
The maximum number of matches that can be played depends on the bracket: 15 for the Finals and 10 for the Challengers.
Qualification for the Champions Finals or Challengers is earned exclusively through Champions Qualification Points, obtained via Division Rivals. The number of points awarded after each match and week depends on your division performance: the better your results, the more points you earn. Once you have earned the required points (which vary throughout the season), you automatically qualify for the Champions mode.
You can easily find your Champions Qualification Points balance in-game, going to Ultimate Team and selecting [Play] > [Champions]. You can also enter the [Rivals] tile, then select the [Champions] tab to see your total there.
You can play once for each qualification you earn.”
If you don’t earn enough points to qualify for a given week, you can keep accumulating points until you do.
No. Champions Qualification Points carry over for the next Season.
Unused Champions Qualification Points will carry over to the new season. This means that if you don’t have enough points by the end of the season, you can play additional Rivals matches in the new season to earn the remaining points needed
Yes, each Champions campaign is a different competition if played on a different platform.
Champions rewards are listed on our dedicated page.
Your final rank determines your rewards. If all matches are completed, you can claim them instantly. Otherwise, rewards are distributed at the end of the competition, based on your final placement.
The Champions rewards are not delivered before the end of the round unless you have finished all your matches.
Yes. Seeing and opening your rewards through the Web and Companion Apps is possible.
No, you can open your Champions reward packs at any time. They don’t expire. There’s no need to claim them before the next round starts; they will be waiting for you when you next open UT on your console.
If you’d like, you can save them for when better items are available in packs, such as during the Team of the Year. However, keep in mind that special Player Picks will always be from the week you earned them.
If you’d like, you can save them for when better items are available in packs, such as during the Team of the Year. However, keep in mind that special Player Picks will always be from the week you earned them.
You need to win at least two matches in order to rank. If you don’t reach it, you will not receive any reward for that week. It’s like you haven’t played at all.
All Champions Matches are played in the Champions Stadium. Any customizations you have applied to your Club will be visible to your opponent when you are the home team, except for pitch line customization.
It is not possible. That feature is not available in this game mode.
To prevent you from recognizing your opponent, EA doesn’t allow you to see which kit he/she is using. For the same reason, you will not see his real name either.
FC 26 Champions is based on the number of wins a player reaches in each round. Every match must have a winner and a loser, even if it is necessary to take penalties.
Matchmaking in FC 26 Champions is determined by two main factors:
Additionally, matchmaking considers location to match players with others nearby, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay experiences.
- Your location.
This determines the dedicated FC Game Data Center location used for your match, ensuring optimal connectivity. - Your current Form.
Your Form determines your matchmaking. Form starts at 0 when you begin either competition and reflects your recent performance.
Additionally, matchmaking considers location to match players with others nearby, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay experiences.
Your Form in Champions is a reflection of your recent performance in the current competition. At the start of each competition, your Form begins at 0 and adjusts based on your match outcomes.
For instance, let’s consider a scenario where you play five matches in a Champions run, with results as follows: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win. After these matches, your Form would be +1. Here’s how it breaks down:
For instance, let’s consider a scenario where you play five matches in a Champions run, with results as follows: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win. After these matches, your Form would be +1. Here’s how it breaks down:
- Before your first match, your Form is 0.
- You win the first match, earning +1. Form now at +1.
- You lose the second match, losing -1. Form now at 0.
- You lose the third match, losing another -1. Form now at -1.
- You win the fourth match, earning +1. Form now back at 0.
- You win the fifth match, earning +1 more. Form now at +1 again.
Yes. Since FIFA 23 you can play Champions with players from the same generation if you have crossplay enabled on your account.
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