How to Complete the Throwback Marquee Matchups SBC in FC 26
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The latest content drop in FC 26 Ultimate Team brings back a fan-favorite nostalgic format: the Throwback Marquee Matchups. This specific SBC set celebrates the biggest fixtures from the previous season, allowing players to earn high-value packs by submitting squads themed around historic rivalries and key matches that defined the 2024/2025 football calendar.
What to Expect from Throwback Marquee Matchups
Unlike standard weekly Marquee Matchups, the Throwback edition focuses on high-stakes encounters that took place exactly one year ago. This often includes pivotal UEFA Champions League knockout stages, title-deciding domestic league games, or high-profile summer friendlies. Completing all four segments will grant you a Jumbo Premium Gold Players Pack, which is a fantastic way to bolster your club's depth without spending FC Points.
Lyon v PSG
Exchange a squad themed around Lyon and PSG.
3,000
2,900
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Ligue 1 McDonald's
- •Nationalities in Squad: Max. 6
- •Players from the same Club: Min. 2
- •Team Rating: Min. 75
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 14
Juventus v Torino
Exchange a squad themed around Juventus and Torino.
3,600
3,200
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Serie A Enilive
- •Min. 2 Players Italy
- •Leagues in Squad: Max. 5
- •Nationalities in Squad: Min. 3
- •Team Rating: Min. 77
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 18
RCD Espanyol v Villarreal CF
Exchange a squad themed around RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF.
4,200
4,600
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players LALIGA EA SPORTS
- •Players from the same Club: Min. 2
- •Players from the same Countries/Regions: Min. 2
- •Min. 1 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 79
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 22
Manchester City v Liverpool
Exchange a squad themed around Manchester City and Liverpool.
4,400
4,800
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Manchester City or Liverpool
- •Min. 3 Players Premier League
- •Players from the same Countries/Regions: Max 5
- •Min. 1 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 81
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 26
Rewards Analysis and Estimated Cost
Currently, the total cost to complete the full set of challenges sits at approximately 15,200 on consoles and 15,500 on PC. When evaluating the total 12,677, this SBC represents excellent value, especially if you have 'fodder' (duplicate or unused players) sitting in your club.
- Group Reward: Jumbo Premium Gold Players Pack
- Individual Reward: Small Prime Gold Players Pack
- Individual Reward: Prime Electrum Players Pack
- Individual Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack
- Individual Reward: Jumbo Gold Pack
Reliving the 2024/2025 Matchups
The 'Throwback' theme typically revisits intense moments such as the final weeks of the Premier League or the culmination of the European season in May and June 2025. Last year, we saw incredible performances from teams like Manchester City and Real Madrid as they battled for continental dominance. These challenges often require players from those specific clubs, reflecting the real-world intensity of those historic nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Throwback Marquee Matchups SBC repeatable?
- No, this SBC can only be completed once per account.
- When does the Throwback Marquee Matchups SBC expire?
- The challenge is available until July 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM BST.
- Are the rewards tradeable?
- Typically, Marquee Matchup rewards are tradeable, allowing you to sell the players you pack for coins on the Transfer Market.
