FC 26 is set to reimagine the iconic Ultimate Team (FUT) experience, introducing a wave of changes designed to FIFA 26 Coins reflect community feedback and meet modern gaming expectations. From gameplay refinements to smarter progression systems and brand-new competitive formats, FUT in FC 26 is shaping up to be the most responsive and player-focused version yet.

Ultimate Team on FC 26: Changes, Updates and More

Below, we break down all the confirmed updates and what they mean for your Ultimate Team journey.

Competitive Gameplay: Faster, Sharper, More Responsive

In FC 26, FUT will run exclusively under the Competitive gameplay preset, optimized for online match environments. This tuning enhances responsiveness, ensures more consistent player control, and delivers the kind of precision competitive players demand in Division Rivals, Champions, and Live Events.

Live Events, Tournaments & the New Gauntlets

Live Events are the evolution of Friendlies, offering competitive matches with unique rules, special objectives, and squad requirements. These are now managed via the Event Hub, which streamlines rewards tracking and match setup.

Friendlies themselves are being simplified, focusing solely on Classic Matches while removing Online Play and House Rules.

Tournaments make a comeback in knockout format, appearing at key moments with exclusive rewards based on specific squad-building rules.

A brand-new format, the Gauntlet, challenges players to use entirely different squads for up to five matches. While there's no elimination, the more matches you win, the greater your rewards. The Ultimate Gauntlet launches every two weeks, featuring three competitive rounds.

Rivals & Champions Overhaul

Division Rivals introduces Bounties: random in-match challenges, such as scoring the first goal or keeping a clean sheet. Completing these earns bonus rewards even in defeat.

To reduce progression fatigue, Limited Checkpoints allow you to drop divisions after a losing streak, making the climb feel less punishing.

Champions mode removes traditional Playoffs. Instead, qualification now comes directly from Rivals' performance. A new Challengers tier offers more players a chance to experience weekend competition, while the most exclusive rewards remain locked to the traditional Champions tier.

Fairer Match Outcomes & Penalty Improvements

Match result calculations are smarter in FC 26. If an opponent quits or disconnects while the game is tied, you may be awarded a win under certain conditions, with limits in place to Fut Coins for sale prevent abuse.

In FUT Rush, habitual early leavers will face matchmaking delays, discouraging disruptive play and keeping competition fair.