FC 26 LIVE EVENTS
Live Event in Football Club 26 is a time-limited game mode that adds more variety with themed competitions and content all season long.
Live Events Explained
Live Events are time‑limited competitive activities in FC 26 Ultimate Team that introduce themed competitions.
Based on Friendlies, this mode stands out for having no fixed schedule and a more casual feel than Rivals and Champions. Depending on the event, you may need to meet participation requirements such as completing a specific Objective, reaching a certain Rivals Division, or matching particular squad characteristics.
Among the most popular Live Event types are Tournaments and Gauntlets. In Tournaments, the goal is to win a four‑match knockout competition where a single loss eliminates you, while in Gauntlets players keep playing for up to five matches, aiming to win as many as possible.
While the mode offers traditional 11v11 Classic gameplay, it also includes exciting custom House Rules for a more varied experience. Live Events can also include Match Limits, Solo only, Co-op only, or open matchmaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Live Event in Football Club 26 is a time-limited game mode that adds more variety with themed competitions and content all season long.
If you want to play a Live Event match, follow these steps:
- From the Ultimate Team main screen, press R1/RB twice to go to the [Play] tab;
- Press [Enter Play Modes];
- Use R1/RB again to navigate to [Live Events].
Live Events can take different forms, with the most common being Tournaments and Gauntlets. In Tournaments, the goal is to win a four‑match knockout competition where a single loss eliminates you, while in Gauntlets players keep playing for up to five matches, aiming to win as many as possible.
A given Live Event may require a mode different from classic 11v11, namely:
- Classic Match;
- Headers & Volley;
- King of the Hill;
- Long Range;
- Max Chemistry;
- Mystery Ball;
- No Rules;
- Survival;
- Swaps.
A Classic Match follows standard 11v11 rules with traditional gameplay, mirroring the experience of Kick-Off mode. It’s the default match type and a long-standing favorite among players who prefer a conventional style.
In this match type, only goals scored from headers or volleys count – including those from free kicks and penalties. Any goal scored with a regular shot using your feet will be disallowed.
In King of the Hill mode, players compete to control the ball within marked zones on the pitch, which increases the value of their next goal. Unlike standard gameplay, this mode focuses on precise dribbling and tactical positioning to maximize scoring potential.
Control zones appear in the attacking third. To earn a boosted goal value, players must dribble into the zone and maintain possession as the zone shrinks and the goal value meter rises. If possession is lost, the boost begins to decrease.
Only goals scored with an active boost count toward the score, with a maximum value of 3 goals. There are no fouls in this mode, encouraging aggressive and strategic play.
Control zones appear in the attacking third. To earn a boosted goal value, players must dribble into the zone and maintain possession as the zone shrinks and the goal value meter rises. If possession is lost, the boost begins to decrease.
Only goals scored with an active boost count toward the score, with a maximum value of 3 goals. There are no fouls in this mode, encouraging aggressive and strategic play.
In Long Range mode, goals scored from inside the box count as one, while goals scored from outside the box count as two.
Every player on your squad will have a maximum chemistry boost! In Max Chemistry, team-building restrictions were taken away and added a full boost to players’ Chemistry, regardless of their position in the squad or their links.
It boosts chemistry, allowing you to build squads without any negative effects and experiment with new squad combinations with the full power of chemistry styles.
It boosts chemistry, allowing you to build squads without any negative effects and experiment with new squad combinations with the full power of chemistry styles.
In Mystery Ball matches, every time the ball goes out of play, it returns as a new “Mystery Ball,” granting a powerful advantage to the attacking side. This dynamic adds unpredictability, as each ball introduces unique gameplay effects.
Each Mystery Ball carries a custom goal value—ranging from 1 to 3 goals—directly impacting the score when a goal is scored. In addition, ball possession activates boosts to attributes like Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, Sprint Speed, or a mix of these, creating fast-paced and unpredictable action. The random nature of ball types keeps each match fresh and engaging.
Each Mystery Ball carries a custom goal value—ranging from 1 to 3 goals—directly impacting the score when a goal is scored. In addition, ball possession activates boosts to attributes like Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, Sprint Speed, or a mix of these, creating fast-paced and unpredictable action. The random nature of ball types keeps each match fresh and engaging.
No Rules is a classic match with no offsides, fouls, or bookings. It take the classic 11 v 11 game and remove offsides, fouls, and bookings.
In Survival mode, each time a team scores, one random outfield player from that team is automatically removed from the match. The goalkeeper is never affected.
In Swaps matches, three players from each team are randomly traded at kickoff, introducing a fun and unpredictable twist to gameplay.
Swapped players wear visible bibs to distinguish them from the rest of the team. This adds strategic depth—will you gain an edge by inheriting your opponent’s star players, or adapt quickly to unfamiliar faces on your squad? Scoring with a swapped player earns 2 goals instead of one, creating high-stakes scoring opportunities.
Unlike standard modes, substitutions are disabled in Swaps, reinforcing the challenge and rewarding adaptability throughout the match.
Swapped players wear visible bibs to distinguish them from the rest of the team. This adds strategic depth—will you gain an edge by inheriting your opponent’s star players, or adapt quickly to unfamiliar faces on your squad? Scoring with a swapped player earns 2 goals instead of one, creating high-stakes scoring opportunities.
Unlike standard modes, substitutions are disabled in Swaps, reinforcing the challenge and rewarding adaptability throughout the match.
Matchmaking can be configured for each individual Live Event to use either:
- Per Event winform
Your match record in that specific Live Event only - Global winform
Your match record across other Global winform events
You need to have him on your friend’s list and use the EA Connect widget to send him an invitation.
Yes. Upcoming events are shown on the main screen of the game mode. There you can preview them and see, among other details, the release date, duration, requirements, and rewards.
Yes. Each event has its own rewards.
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