The trailer for the Ultimate Team of EA Sports FC 26 has finally been revealed, and with it came significant changes that promise to elevate the player experience to the next level. The main novelty is the complete reorganisation of the mode's menu, making navigation smoother, more intuitive, and centred on user activity. Additionally, new game modes and unprecedented competitions bring freshness and challenge to the community that experiences Ultimate Team daily.
New Menu: More Dynamic and Personalised
One of the first changes noticed in the trailer is the new design of the Ultimate Team menu. Now divided into more organised tabs, the menu features a new category called “For You”, which personalises the experience according to the player's profile, displaying recent competitions, upcoming events, and progress in ongoing activities. The navigation has been designed to be more practical, grouping options into the following tabs:
For You: Personalised content based on the player's history;
Online: Includes modes like Rush, Rivals, Champions, Challengers, and Draft;
Play vs. CPU: With Squad Battles, Moments, and Single Player Draft;
Play vs. Friend: For casual matches among friends;
FC Pro: New integration with the official competitive scene;
PlayStation Tournaments: Direct access to platform tournaments;
Live Events: Up to 6 dynamic tabs with active and temporary events.
This structure makes it easier to find what the player is looking for, reducing the need to navigate through multiple screens.
Live Events: Competition with Customised Rules
One of the major highlights of the trailer is the new feature Live Events, which revolutionises how seasonal and thematic competitions are organised in Ultimate Team. Inspired by the Friendlies mode, Live Events allows the creation of tournaments with customised rules, such as:
House Rules (Mystery Ball, No Rules, Survival, etc.);
Limit on matches per event;
Global or local matchmaking based on performance;
Solo, cooperative, or matchmaking matches.
The events hub has been redesigned to clearly show the entry requirements, rewards, objectives, and roster restrictions, promoting a much more accessible and player-centred experience.
The Return of Tournaments and the Arrival of the Gauntlet Mode
The Tournaments, one of the most beloved formats in the community, are officially back. Now restructured, they will have specific schedules throughout the season and will require entry based on objectives or positions in the Rivals mode. The rewards will be exclusive, encouraging players to strategically prepare for each stage.
Additionally, the Gauntlet mode debuts in EA FC 26, offering a completely new and highly challenging experience. In this format, players need to build a different team for each match, including the bench. The event kicks off with the Ultimate Gauntlet, consisting of three rounds and with bi-weekly updates. The proposal encourages creativity in squad building and intelligent management of club resources and players.
With the Gauntlet requiring robust squads, you'll need coins strategically to ensure varied options without overloading your budget.
FC Pro: Direct Integration with Competitive Play
For the first time, FC Pro, EA's official competitive circuit, will be fully integrated into Ultimate Team. Players who reach the upper divisions in Rivals mode will be able to register directly for official competitions, compete for spots in regional events, and even seek a placement in the FC Pro Open, exclusive to PS5 players. This integration promises to further strengthen the competitive scene and provide a direct bridge between casual gameplay and professional play.
Conclusion
The trailer for the Ultimate Team of EA FC 26 shows that EA Sports is listening to its community and constantly seeking to renew the gaming experience. With more practical menus, more accessible events, new modes like Gauntlet, and integration into competitive play via FC Pro, the mode is more complete and dynamic than ever. The launch promises an intense season full of challenges for both veterans and newcomers.