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, delivering intense head-to-head competition. It features two main stages: the Play-Offs and the Finals.
The Champions Play-Offs serve as the first phase. To enter, players must earn enough Champions Qualification Points by competing in Rivals and Champions matches. Each season, typically lasting four to six weeks, resets the Play-Off entry limit.
To qualify for the Champions Finals, players must win three out of five Play-Off matches. Achieving this grants a token for future participation.
The Finals are the peak of Champions competition. Running for 72 hours from Friday to Monday (except in rare cases), players can compete in up to fifteen matches against other qualified participants.
Success in the Finals is based on wins – more victories lead to higher rankings across ten tiers, unlocking better rewards.
At the end of each campaign, rewards are distributed based on performance in both stages. These may include packs, player picks, coins, and exclusive content such as kits and celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
FC 26 Champions is an online game mode within Ultimate Team, where the best players try the qualification for the Finals. Once there, they usually have three days to play up to 15 matches and win as many as possible.
The Champions Play-Offs represent the initial phase of the overarching Champions competition, spanning the duration of the Ultimate Team Season, which typically lasts around four to six weeks.
Previously known as Weekend League, the Champions Finals are this competition’s second and final stage.
Once you meet the qualification criteria, you can enter the Champions Play-Offs at your convenience. Earning the required points grants access to the Champions Finals, held from Friday to Monday. Each Ultimate Team Season has a limited number of Play-Off entries (usually 18), which resets at the start of a new Season.
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.
After qualifying for the Play-Offs, you must win three matches to advance to the Finals. However, there is a cap on the number of matches allowed in this stage, set at five.
Conversely, in the Champions Finals (previously known as the Weekend League), players can engage in up to fifteen matches each weekend.
Conversely, in the Champions Finals (previously known as the Weekend League), players can engage in up to fifteen matches each weekend.
Qualification for the Play-Offs 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 reach 2,000, 1,500, or 1,250 points (depending on the season), you automatically qualify for the Play-Offs.
Additionally, every Champions Play-Offs participation grants Champions Qualification Points. The amount earned is based on your final tier ranking, with higher placements bringing you closer to future entries.
Additionally, every Champions Play-Offs participation grants Champions Qualification Points. The amount earned is based on your final tier ranking, with higher placements bringing you closer to future entries.
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.
After qualifying for FC 26 Champions via Division Rivals, proceed to compete in the Champions Play-Offs. Earning three out of five matches in the Play-Offs grants you access to the Champions Finals through a Finals Qualification Token. You can utilize it to select your preferred timing for participation in the Finals.
No. There is a maximum number of attempts.
If you did not make it to the Finals and still have entries available, you could always return to the Play-Offs after re-qualifying through Rivals.
No, the only way to qualify for the Play-Offs is by earning Champions points, which can be obtained through Rivals or Champions Play-Offs. Reaching Rank II or higher in the Finals provides enough points for Play-Off qualification. Likewise, the only way to qualify for the Finals is by securing the required points in the Play-Offs—no alternative methods exist.
Certainly, the Finals Qualification Token offers the convenience of entering the competition at your convenience. Should you advance to the Champions Finals, these tokens can be retained for future use on subsequent weekends. If a Finals Token remains unused by the conclusion of a Season, fret not, as it carries over to the next Season seamlessly.
To utilize your Token, simply access the Champions Mode and follow the on-screen prompts.
To utilize your Token, simply access the Champions Mode and follow the on-screen prompts.
If you accidentally started a Champions Finals run, you cannot cancel it and start on another time. Your entry into this competition is final and can’t be reversed.
It depends. Champions Qualification Points and Finals Token carry over for the next Season. However, in the opposite direction, unused Entries and Play-off Progression do not carry over for the next Season.
Unused Champions Qualification Points will indeed roll over to the new season. This implies that, for instance, if you possess 1,500 points at the season’s end, you can engage in several Rivals matches in the new season to gather the remaining 500 points required, thereby achieving the requisite total of 2,000 points.
If you don’t complete your Play-Offs matches before the season ends, your progress will reset, but your qualification will remain. Your points and completed matches will be wiped, allowing you unrestricted access to the competition in the next season.
Yes, each Champions campaign is a different competition if played on a different platform.
Yes. When you start the Play-Offs, you are competing for the first set of rewards and a chance to qualify for the Finals, where you can further increase your rewards. One of the goals of introducing the Play-Offs and Finals was to rebalance the rewards across both competition stages while lowering the overall match requirements.
After completing all available matches, you’ll receive rewards. You can also choose to end your Play-Offs event early, allowing you to claim your rewards immediately. If you don’t finish all matches before the UT Season ends, you’ll still receive rewards based on your completed games.
Track your progress in-game and check the requirements and rewards for each Rank.
Track your progress in-game and check the requirements and rewards for each Rank.
Champions rewards are listed on our dedicated page.
In the Play-Offs, rewards are granted immediately after completing your campaign. If you’ve secured enough points for the Finals, you can skip your remaining matches, but doing so forfeits the chance to earn better rewards.
In the Finals, your final rank determines your additional rewards. If all matches are completed, you can claim them instantly. Otherwise, rewards are distributed at the end of the competition, usually on Monday morning, based on your final placement.
In the Finals, your final rank determines your additional rewards. If all matches are completed, you can claim them instantly. Otherwise, rewards are distributed at the end of the competition, usually on Monday morning, based on your final placement.
The Champions Finals 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 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 Player Picks will always be from the week you earned them.
For any of the two stages, Play-Offs and Finals, you need a minimum amount of wins in order to rank: one in the play-offs; two in the finals. 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 Play-Offs and Finals 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 in Play-Offs or Finals.
Your Form in either the Play-Offs or Finals determines your matchmaking. Form starts at 0 when you begin either competition and reflects your recent performance. Form does not carry over between the Play-Offs and Finals.
Additionally, matchmaking considers location to match players with others nearby, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay experiences.
Your Form in Champions Play-Offs and Finals 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 Play-Offs run, with results as follows: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win. After these matches, your Form would be +1. Here’s how it breaks down:
In Champions Finals, your Form can be as low as -15 and as high as +15.
For instance, let’s consider a scenario where you play five matches in a Play-Offs 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.
In Champions Finals, your Form can be as low as -15 and as high as +15.
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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