FC 27 TOTW Upgrade SBC: How to Complete and Best Players to Pull
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The new season of Ultimate Team is well underway, and EA Sports has released a fan-favorite early-game challenge: the TOTW Upgrade SBC. This is a massive opportunity for players to bolster their squads with high-rated, in-form items that are usually quite expensive on the transfer market during the first few weeks of the game.
TOTW Upgrade
Earn a pack containing a TOTW Player Item from TOTW 1 or 2.
Requirements
- •Players with minimum OVR of 86: Min. 1
- •Team Rating: Min. 84
Why You Should Complete the TOTW Upgrade SBC
Early in the FC 27 cycle, Team of the Week items are incredibly valuable because they often represent the best available versions of top-tier players. By completing this SBC, you guarantee yourself a player from either TOTW 1 or TOTW 2. These squads typically feature players who hit the ground running in their domestic leagues, often resulting in cards that fit the current meta perfectly.
Potential Rewards and Top Pulls
The main prize for this challenge is the TOTW 1-2 Player Pack. This pack contains one player item from the first two weeks of the 2026/27 football season. Historically, TOTW 1 and 2 are stacked with household names who performed well during the opening weekends of the Premier League, La Liga, and the Bundesliga.
- High-rated attackers who can lead your front line for the first month.
- Midfielders with boosted physical and passing stats to control the tempo.
- Goalkeepers with improved reflex stats that can save you in tight Champions Qualifiers.
Cost Analysis: Is It Worth the Coins?
Currently, completing this SBC costs approximately {console_price} on consoles and {pc_price} on PC. When you consider that the average value of the rewards is roughly 11,239, the math suggests that this is a solid gamble for those with untradeable fodder in their club.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the TOTW Upgrade SBC repeatable?
- No, this specific SBC can only be completed once before it expires on October 2nd.
- When does the TOTW Upgrade expire?
- The challenge will remain active until October 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- Can I get a player from TOTW 3 in this pack?
- No, this pack is strictly limited to players featured in Team of the Week 1 and Team of the Week 2.
