FC 26 GAUNTLET
Gauntlet is a knockout game mode within FC 26 Ultimate Team where you cannot reuse any player that you have already used in the previous rounds.
Gauntlet Explained
Gauntlet is a run-based game mode within Football Club 26 Ultimate Team that tests your squad management and gameplay skills.
In this mode, each run has a fixed match cap that can change throughout the season (typically five). You don’t restart after a loss; you keep playing until you reach that run’s cap. The goal is to see how far you can go: the more wins you rack up before hitting the cap, the better the rewards.
After every round, you cannot use any player who took part in the current campaign, not even those on the bench. This rule compels you to plan ahead, manage squad depth carefully, and make strategic decisions after every win.
Because you continue after a loss (until you hit the match cap), Gauntlet encourages building a broad club. Most Gauntlets have no squad requirements or only very basic ones, so you’re free to use a wider range of players who often get overlooked in other modes where only the best make the cut.
This design also makes packs more exciting. Even if you don’t pack a top-tier star, a solid pull that strengthens your third, fourth, or fifth team can still be a meaningful upgrade, letting you compete more effectively in Gauntlet.
Gauntlet isn’t always available; it rotates every one to two weeks and offers highly rewarding prizes, with better returns the further you go in each run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gauntlet is a run-base game mode within FC 26 Ultimate Team where you cannot reuse any player that you have already used in the previous round.
Gauntlet in Football Club 26 Ultimate Team is a game mode where you play up to five consecutive matches using your own squad (this number can change later). The key twist is that after each round, you cannot use any player who featured in the previous match, which forces you to manage squad depth and make tactical choices.
Winning a match allows you to advance and earn better rewards. The difficulty of opponents increases with each round, and the top rewards are given to players who win all five matches.
Winning a match allows you to advance and earn better rewards. The difficulty of opponents increases with each round, and the top rewards are given to players who win all five matches.
FUT Gauntlet was released for the first time in FC 26.
In Football Club 26, a Gauntlet competition consists of five matches. Winning each match is crucial to progress to the next round.
You can choose any player from your team. However, you cannot repeat any. In other words, the 18 players you selected for the first match cannot, in case of a win, be picked again for the next game. And so on for the remaining matches of a given campaign.
From the main Ultimate Team screen, go to [Play], [Enter Game Modes], and select [Live Events]. See if any Gauntlet is available.
Every PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or PC player who owns an Ultimate Team Club is eligible to enter the Gauntlet mode. However, keep in mind that this mode is only available during selected time periods.
This game mode is only available during selected time periods. It is usually released approximately every two weeks.
You will face other Gauntlet mode players connected to EA online servers.
Disconnections in Gauntlet mode matches will follow the same DFN rules as other game modes. Be sure to have a good connection because you’ll lose your progress if you get disconnected. Don’t forget to take a look at our connection guide.
You claim your prize and start all over again.
Rewards vary from one Gauntlet to another.
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