EA FC 26 TOTS Schedule Confirmed: From Serie A to Ultimate TOTS | Here's How to Spend Your Fodder!
Hello everyone! EA FC 26 Team of the Season will launch on April 17th, and we believe this new event has reignited everyone's curiosity. If you want to participate, then you should start learning how to prepare for this event now. We'll now explain the preparation strategies for Team of the Season that you'll want to know.
Team of the Season will last approximately seven weeks, selecting the best players from teams around the world, including both men's and women's teams, to create special cards.
The Mechanism You Need to Know before TOTS
TOTS Crafting Upgrade
TOTS crafting is similar to previous crafting upgrades. You need to complete a certain number of designated SBC, and each completion will reward you with a card pack.
Unlike regular crafting, TOTS crafting is league-specific. For example, completing Bundesliga-related SBC will only return packs containing players from Bundesliga and Women's Bundesliga.
Exclusive League SBC
League-specific SBC will be released gradually during TOTS pre-launch period.
The standard 14x83 pack will remain, and a new 10x83 league-specific version will be added, such as a hybrid pack of Premier League and Women's Premier League.
These SBC typically require an 84 or 85 rated squad and one TOTW, making them more expensive than regular SBC. If EA removes TOTW requirement, it might become an 86 rated squad.
EA's Inventory Clearance Trap
Before Team of the Season, EA will release a large number of SBC, including Hero Upgrades, Campaign Picks, and Legend Upgrades, aiming to deplete players' FC 26 coins and fodder. Players are advised to carefully choose which SBC are worthwhile to avoid wasting resources.
TOTS Weekly League Release Schedule
TOTS leagues will be released in batches every Friday. The known release order is as follows:
Week 1, April 17th
- Serie A
- Eredivisie
- MLS
- Rest of Europe
Week 2, April 24th
- Premier League
- EFL Combined
- BWSL
- Bundesliga
Note: The four leagues from Week 1 will be removed from the card pool.
Week 3, May 1st
- Saudi Pro League
- Rest of World
- Frauen Bundesliga
- Ligue 1
Leagues from the previous two weeks will be removed.
Week 4, May 8th
- Super Lig
- NWSL
- Arkema Premiere Ligue
- LaLiga
The final week's Ultimate TOTS will select 2-3 players from each league, assembling the top players from each league to form an ultimate lineup, including mixed lineups from men's, women's, Rest of Europe, and Rest of the World teams. The event ends after one week.
For players, it's best to focus on this schedule now, as this allows you to plan your Fodder usage based on your target league. For example, if you want Premier League TOTS, you should focus on opening packs in the second week; if you want LaLiga, you'll need to wait until mid-May.
Main Upgrade Methods and SBC during TOTS
League-Specific Upgrades
Similar to TOTS, this upgrade system releases standard and premium versions of the corresponding league's upgrade SBC each week.
For example, putting in 11 gold common cards will yield 3 rare gold cards from that league and other common cards.
However, only the top five leagues - Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 - have independent league promotions. Smaller leagues like Eredivisie and MLS do not have independent promotions; they can only be obtained through mixed packs or crafting.
Guaranteed TOTS Upgrade
A guaranteed SBC for the week's TOTS players is released weekly, similar to Trophy Titan Icons Team 2 upgrade.
For example, Serie A week will have a guaranteed Serie A TOTS SBC, which may require one TOTW or one TOTS player as a prerequisite. Smaller leagues like Eredivisie, MLS, and Rest of Europe will also have their own corresponding guaranteed upgrades.
Additionally, player picks will still be released every Monday, but the content will change to the player pool related to the week's TOTS.
Crafting Upgrade exists throughout TOTS period. Similar to the pre-launch phase, the more times you complete it, the better the packs you get.
How to get TOTS players?
Objectives
Players can earn free TOTS players by completing several weekly objectives. These are typically 2-3 players from four leagues.
Squad Battles
If you prefer online play, Squad Battles are a good way to earn TOTS players. For this Friday's Serie A match, ranking in the top 200 will grant you one or even two Team of the Season players with specific ratings.
In previous years, to get a specific minor league TOTS player, you might need to rank slightly lower.
Rivals
You can also earn TOTS players through Rivals, but the rewards are based on your division. If you're currently stuck in a lower division, consider trying to climb to a higher one.
Weekend League
Weekend League reward system is similar to Rivals. 10 wins or more may reward a guaranteed TOTS player pick, while wins below 10 wins will still include minor league TOTS players.
Best Preparation Strategies at This Stage
If you want to grind efficiently during Team of the Season, you should start doing the following now:
- Maintain your daily upgrade cycle, especially player picks, as they return Silver Packs. Sell the players in Silver Packs directly or Quick Sell them for coins. Coins are crucial during TOTS.
- Start accumulating SBC reward packs such as 2x86 and 14x83. These packs can be completed now but not opened; save them for when TOTS officially launches. Packs with ratings in the 84-87 range can be opened immediately or disposed of.
- Accumulate Gold Rares. Don't spend all your coins, but try to keep enough Gold Rares in your club so you can start a large upgrade cycle as soon as the event begins.
Team of the Season is the most important event of FC 26 throughout the year, with a long duration and rich rewards. Preparing in advance will make your efforts much more efficient!
