The World Cup is hitting the knockout rounds, the Festival of Football is winding down, and every FUT player knows what comes next. FUTTIES — the final, most unhinged promo of the year, where 97–99 rated pink cards flood packs and the power curve goes vertical — is weeks away at most. And this year it lands right as the real-world tournament climaxes, giving FC 26 the biggest send-off window the series has ever had.
Quick answer: FUTTIES Team 1 is widely expected on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 6 PM BST / 10 AM PT — though EA hasn’t confirmed it, and one credible leaker timeline puts Summer Stars on the 24th with FUTTIES a week later. Kenny Dalglish, Jairzinho, and Lucio have already leaked as Season Pass rewards. Below: both possible timelines, every leaked player, and exactly what to do with your coins and packs before the market turns upside down.
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When Does FUTTIES Start in FC 26?
The short version: Friday, July 24, 2026, at 6 PM BST / 10 AM PT is the date the majority of the community — and most major outlets — have settled on. It follows EA’s iron-clad Friday content pattern and slots in right after the Festival of Football campaign wraps around July 17.
But here’s the honest wrinkle most articles skip: the sources don’t fully agree. One credible leaker timeline has Summer Stars taking the July 24 slot as the final Festival of Football promo, which would push FUTTIES Team 1 to July 31 or early August. Both readings follow EA’s release logic — the difference is whether Summer Stars gets its own week or gets folded into the World Cup content ending on the 17th.
| Scenario | July 17 | July 24 | July 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majority read | Festival of Football ends / Summer Stars | FUTTIES Team 1 | FUTTIES Team 2 |
| Alternative read | Phenoms Team 2 | Summer Stars | FUTTIES Team 1 |
Either way, the practical takeaway is identical: FUTTIES arrives within the next one to two weeks of the expected date, and your preparation window is now. EA typically confirms the promo only days before launch, so don’t wait for the official post to start positioning your club.
Duration-wise, last year’s edition ran five weeks; with a later start this year, expect roughly four weeks, carrying Ultimate Team through mid-to-late August and straight into Pre-Season — the bridge content before FC 27.
What Actually Is FUTTIES?
If you’re newer to Ultimate Team: FUTTIES is the year’s grand finale. It’s the promo where EA stops holding back — fan-favourite players return with massive pink special cards, many with multiple stats maxed at 99, alongside a flood of premium SBCs, Objectives, Evolutions, and repeatable content. It sits alongside TOTY and TOTS as one of the three defining events of every FUT cycle, and for many players it’s the single best squad-building window of the year.
Two things make this year’s edition special. First, the timing — FUTTIES lands as the 2026 World Cup reaches its climax, so end-of-cycle energy and real-world football hype peak simultaneously. Second, this is genuinely the last dance: Season 9 is confirmed as the final Ultimate Team season before FC 27, and early FC 27 leaks (new ICON systems, holographic cards, a Hall of Fame rarity) are already circulating. Whatever squad you build during FUTTIES is the squad FC 26 ends on.
Every Leaked FUTTIES Player So Far
Team 1’s full squad hasn’t leaked yet — expect that flood roughly a week before launch, when accounts like FutSheriff, FGZ, and ASY FUT start their usual reveal cycle. What has leaked early comes via the new Season 9 Season Pass, which is FUTTIES-themed and has already shown its headline rewards:
| Player | Card Type | Expected Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Dalglish | FUTTIES ICON | Free Season Pass reward | Leaked — multiple sources |
| Jairzinho | FUTTIES ICON | Premium Season Pass reward | Leaked |
| Lucio | FUTTIES Hero | Premium Season Pass reward | Leaked |
| David Raya | FUTTIES special | Promo content | Leaked |
| Warren Zaïre-Emery | FUTTIES special | Promo content | Leaked |
| Franco Mastantuono | FUTTIES special | Promo content | Leaked |
The Dalglish leak is the standout — a legendary ICON as a free Season Pass reward is exactly the kind of send-off gift that defines FUTTIES. Jairzinho and Lucio sitting on the premium track means the paid pass will be genuinely tempting this season for anyone who wants two Brazilian legends without touching the market. As always: every name here is community-sourced and unofficial until EA reveals the squads — treat leaks as strong signals, not guarantees.
Best of Batch — The Other Half of FUTTIES
New pinks are only part of the event. FUTTIES also brings back Best of Batch — re-releases of the most popular special cards from every promo across the FC 26 cycle. TOTY, TOTS, Future Stars — the cards you missed (or couldn’t afford) in January get a second life in packs during FUTTIES.
This is precisely why the “save your packs” advice exists. A saved pack opened during FUTTIES pulls from a pool containing both the new 97–99 pinks and the year’s greatest hits. It’s mathematically the most rewarding pack-opening window of the entire cycle — and it’s why disciplined players have been hoarding untradeable packs since TOTS ended.
Should You Save Coins? Will the Market Crash?
Yes and yes — and the timing matters more than the advice. Here’s the honest market picture heading into FUTTIES:
- Prices crash when supply floods. Every FUTTIES wave dumps enormous numbers of high-rated cards into circulation. Cards that hold 200K today can lose half their value within days of a Best of Batch re-release. If you’re holding tradeable meta cards you don’t use, sell before Team 1 drops, not after.
- Fodder is the exception. High-rated gold fodder (86+) tends to hold or spike during FUTTIES because the premium SBCs demand it in bulk. Keep your fodder; sell your luxury benchwarmers.
- Coins buy more every week the promo runs. The deeper into FUTTIES you go, the cheaper elite cards get. Patient buyers with a coin stack assembled the best squads of the year in August, not July.
- Don’t buy leaked players early. Cards hyped by leaks routinely spike before release and crater after — the oldest trap in FUT. Wait for the card to actually exist.
How to Prepare — Your Pre-FUTTIES Checklist
Everything above condensed into what to actually do this week:
- Stop opening saved packs now. Anything opened before Team 1 misses the entire FUTTIES + Best of Batch pool. Hold everything.
- Sell tradeable luxury cards before July 24. Meta cards you don’t actively use are at their peak value right now. They will not be after the crash.
- Keep all 86+ fodder. The premium FUTTIES SBCs will eat it, and SBC demand props up fodder prices while everything else falls.
- Stack coins. Whether through trading, objective grinding, or FUT Champs rewards, liquidity is king during FUTTIES — the best deals go to whoever can buy during the dips.
- Check the Season 9 pass on July 9. The FUTTIES-themed Season Pass (with Dalglish on the free track) launches ahead of the promo itself — start its XP grind early so the ICON is banked by the time Team 1 arrives.
- Watch the leakers on July 17. Whichever way the schedule breaks, the week before Team 1 is when full squad leaks land — and when the smart selling window closes.
One Last Squad Before FC 27
FUTTIES rewards the prepared and punishes the impulsive — the players who sold high, saved packs, and stacked coins will spend August fielding 99-rated dream teams while everyone else watches their club’s value evaporate in the crash. The prep window is open right now, and it closes the moment Team 1 hits packs.
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Conclusion
FUTTIES in FC 26 is shaping up as the biggest edition in years — a final mega-promo landing on top of a World Cup climax, with Dalglish free on the Season Pass, Jairzinho and Lucio on the premium track, Best of Batch re-releasing the year’s greatest cards, and 97–99 pinks rewriting the meta one last time before FC 27. July 24 is the date to circle, with July 31 the fallback if Summer Stars claims its own week.
The playbook is simple: sell your luxuries now, hold your packs and fodder, stack coins, and start the Season 9 pass the day it drops. Do that, and the last squad you build in FC 26 will be the best one you’ve ever had. See you in the pack animations.
FAQs
When does FUTTIES start in FC 26?
FUTTIES Team 1 is widely expected on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 6 PM BST / 10 AM PT, following EA’s standard Friday release pattern. EA hasn’t officially confirmed the date, and one alternative timeline places Summer Stars on July 24 with FUTTIES following on July 31. The promo is expected to run roughly four weeks into mid-to-late August.
Which players are leaked for FC 26 FUTTIES?
Current leaks include Kenny Dalglish (FUTTIES ICON, free Season Pass reward), Jairzinho (FUTTIES ICON, premium pass), Lucio (FUTTIES Hero, premium pass), plus David Raya, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Franco Mastantuono. Full Team 1 squad leaks typically surface about a week before launch via community leakers like FutSheriff and ASY FUT. All names remain unofficial until EA’s reveal.
Should I save my coins and packs for FUTTIES?
Yes. Saved packs opened during FUTTIES draw from a pool containing both the new 97–99 rated pinks and Best of Batch re-releases of the year’s top cards — the most rewarding pack window of the cycle. Coins also stretch further as prices fall throughout the promo, so holding liquidity lets you buy elite cards at their cheapest.
Will the FC 26 market crash during FUTTIES?
Almost certainly. The flood of high-rated cards and Best of Batch re-releases crashes the value of most tradeable meta cards within days. Sell luxury cards you don’t use before Team 1 launches. The exception is high-rated fodder (86+), which tends to hold or rise because premium FUTTIES SBCs consume it in bulk.
What is Best of Batch in FUTTIES?
Best of Batch is the return of the most popular special cards from FC 26’s previous promos — TOTY, TOTS, Future Stars, and more — back into packs during FUTTIES. It gives players a second chance at the year’s best items and is the main reason saving packs for the promo is standard strategy.
Is FUTTIES the last promo in FC 26?
Yes. FUTTIES is the final major promo of the FC 26 cycle, launching alongside Season 9 — the last Ultimate Team season before FC 27. After FUTTIES ends in mid-to-late August, the game moves into Pre-Season, where players earn rewards that carry into FC 27.
Sources & Methodology
Dates, times, and leaked player details in this article were compiled from community leak coverage and outlet reporting as of 15 July 2026. EA Sports has not officially confirmed the FUTTIES start date; July 24 reflects the majority community projection based on EA’s Friday release cadence, and the alternative July 31 timeline is presented where sources conflict. All leaked players are unofficial until EA’s squad reveals, and market guidance reflects historical FUTTIES price behaviour rather than guaranteed outcomes.
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EA Sports FC is a trademark of Electronic Arts Inc. This article is independent analysis and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA. Promo dates, squads, and market prices are volatile; details reflect the date of publication.