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EA Sports FC 26 introduces fresh game modes and Live Events designed to keep gameplay dynamic, competitive, and rewarding for all player types, helping you stay ahead of the meta through variety and strategic depth. Many of these events also provide opportunities to earn resources like FUT 26 Coins, making consistent participation even more valuable.

New Modes

Gauntlets: A brand-new mode consisting of up to five consecutive matches, where players must field a different squad for each round. This mode encourages building multiple competitive squads instead of relying on a single star eleven. Winning more rounds yields better rewards, and Gauntlets launch every two weeks with evolving rules.

Tournaments: Classic knockout competitions return with various entry requirements and reward structures. Tournaments are periodically available, offering traditional high-stakes competition.

Regular Live Events: These expand and evolve the Friendlies format with themed competitions that include custom rules, squad-building challenges, and match limits. Events range from casual unlimited-attempt exhibitions to more competitive leagues, featuring house rules like "First to X Goals," "Mystery Ball," or "No Rules."

Live Events Features

Event Hub: A streamlined interface displays all active and upcoming Live Events, including eligibility, rewards, and objectives, making it easier to plan participation and track progress.

Dynamic Objectives: Events focus player goals around specific task sets with rewards directly linked to event performance, reducing menu navigation time.

Matchmaking Enhancements: Some Live Events use event-specific win records for matchmaking, so competitive balance adapts to your event performance rather than global stats.

Strategy to Stay Ahead

Build Diverse Squads: Gauntlets and Live Events often require distinct squad builds due to custom requirements, such as player rarity, chemistry, or league restrictions. Preparing multiple balanced rosters improves success chances.

Adapt to Themed Rules: Each Live Event brings unique challenges and rule twists. Flexibility in tactics and player selection is essential to thrive.

Progress Consistently: Regular participation in Live Events and Tournaments rewards progression points, player cards, cosmetics, and sometimes FC 26 Coins for sale packs that bolster club strength and customization.

Leverage Event-Specific Play: Use competitive presets introduced in FC 26 for improved responsiveness and control during Live Events, blending your skill with optimized gameplay settings.

FC 26’s new modes and Live Events inject fresh life into Ultimate Team with varied challenges and rewards. Success requires flexible squad-building, strategic adaptation to event-specific rules, and consistent engagement through the Event Hub. Mastering these will keep players ahead in the evolving competitive meta.