FC 26 5x 87+ Upgrade SBC: How to Complete and Is It Worth It?
By Alfie Carrington••3 min read
As we head into the height of the summer season in FC 26 Ultimate Team, the power curve has reached its peak. To keep up with the latest promotional squads and high-end Icons, players need a steady stream of high-rated fodder. The newly released 5x 87+ Upgrade Squad Building Challenge has arrived to offer exactly that. This SBC is designed for those looking to turn their mid-range cards into a selection of guaranteed walkouts, providing a significant boost to your club's resources.
Analyzing the 5x 87+ Upgrade Reward
The primary draw of this SBC is the 5x 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack. In the current stage of FC 26, an 87-rated card is often the bare minimum required for top-tier SBCs. By securing five items at this rating or higher, you are essentially guaranteeing five walkouts. This pack is particularly valuable during active promos where multiple special cards are in packs, as the high floor on the rating significantly increases your chances of hitting a big-money blue or pink card.
5x 87+ Upgrade
Earn a pack containing 5 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 87 or higher.
15,750
16,250
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW/TOTS/FOF
- •Team Rating: Min. 84
Completion Cost and Market Value
Understanding the cost-to-reward ratio is vital before committing your hard-earned players. Currently, completing this SBC will set you back approximately 15,750 on consoles and 16,250 on PC. While the 24,913 can vary based on your pack luck, the floor value of five 87-rated players provides a decent safety net. This SBC is repeatable 3 times, allowing you to stock up on high-rated items for upcoming Player of the Month or End of an Era challenges.
Top Strategies for Completing the 5x 87+ Upgrade
To maximize the value of this SBC, you should avoid buying players directly from the transfer market whenever possible. Instead, focus on using duplicate untradeable items you may have sitting in your club. Since this challenge is repeatable, it serves as an excellent 'sink' for cards that don't fit your starting XI but are too high in rating for standard gold upgrades.
- Use your 83-85 rated duplicates to build the core of the squad.
- Check your club for low-rated TOTS or other promotional cards that no longer make your bench.
- Complete daily login objectives to earn smaller packs that can provide the necessary fodder.
- If you are short on a specific rating, use our solver to find the cheapest way to reach the squad requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many times can I complete the 5x 87+ Upgrade?
- This SBC is repeatable up to 3 times before it expires.
- When does the 5x 87+ Upgrade SBC expire?
- The challenge will remain active until July 21, 2026.
- Is it better to save this pack for a specific promo?
- If there is a major promotion coming in the next few days, it might be worth holding. However, with the high-rated floor, it is a great pack to open immediately to cycle fodder back into other SBCs.
