Throwback Marquee Matchups SBC in FC 26: Complete Challenges & Rewards Analysis
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The footballing calendar in FC 26 Ultimate Team continues to deliver nostalgia with the release of the Throwback Marquee Matchups SBC. This weekly staple celebrates the high-stakes encounters that defined the start of the previous 2024/25 season. By completing these four themed challenges, players can secure tradeable rewards, making it an essential task for those looking to build their coin balance and stock their clubs with high-rated fodder.
LOSC Lille v Olympique de Marseille
Exchange a squad themed around LOSC Lille and Olympique de Marseille.
3,000
3,400
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Ligue 1 McDonald's
- •Players from the same Club: Max 2
- •Leagues in Squad: Min. 2
- •Team Rating: Min. 75
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 18
SL Benfica v Sporting CP
Exchange a squad themed around SL Benfica and Sporting CP.
4,600
4,400
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Portugal
- •Clubs in Squad: Max. 5
- •Nationalities in Squad: Min. 4
- •Team Rating: Min. 77
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 22
SSC Napoli v Juventus FC
Exchange a squad themed around SSC Napoli and Juventus FC.
4,700
5,000
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player SSC Napoli or Juventus
- •Leagues in Squad: Max. 4
- •Players from the same Club: Min. 2
- •Min. 1 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 79
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 26
Aston Villa v Arsenal
Exchange a squad themed around Aston Villa and Arsenal.
5,800
6,800
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Aston Villa or Arsenal
- •Min. 3 Players Premier League
- •Nationalities in Squad: Max. 3
- •Min. 1 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 81
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 31
Reliving Iconic Matches from the 2024/25 Season Start
This edition of the Marquee Matchups takes us back to August 2024, a month filled with continental finals and league openers. One of the featured matches commemorates the UEFA Super Cup clash between Real Madrid and Atalanta. This match was particularly historic as it marked the debut of Kylian Mbappé for Los Blancos; he netted his first goal for the club in a -2 victory, while Jude Bellingham earned the Man of the Match award. Another key inclusion is the Premier League opener between Chelsea and Manchester City, where Erling Haaland continued his scoring dominance in a match that signaled the start of Enzo Maresca's tenure at Stamford Bridge.
Rewards Analysis and Squad Building Value
Completing the entire set of challenges rewards you with a Mega Pack, which offers a great mix of players and consumables. The total estimated cost to complete this SBC is approximately 18,100 on consoles and 19,600 on PC. Given that the Premium Gold Players Pack and other individual rewards are tradeable, the potential return on investment is high, especially if you manage to pull a high-rated meta player or a valuable Prime Electrum Players Pack item. The overall rewards value for this SBC is estimated at 8,290.
- Group Reward: 1x Mega Pack
- Challenge 1 Reward: 1x Gold Players Pack
- Challenge 2 Reward: 1x Jumbo Premium Gold Pack
- Challenge 3 Reward: 1x Prime Electrum Players Pack
- Challenge 4 Reward: 1x Premium Gold Players Pack
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Throwback Marquee Matchups SBC worth completing?
- Yes, because the rewards are tradeable and the requirements are generally low, it is one of the most cost-effective ways to earn packs and generate coins.
- When does the Throwback Marquee Matchups SBC expire?
- The SBC is available until August 13, 2026, giving you plenty of time to use duplicate players from other rewards to complete it.
- Can I repeat this SBC?
- No, this specific Squad Building Challenge is non-repeatable.
