TOTW Upgrade SBC Guide: How to Complete the Score-Based Challenge in FC 27
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The early season of FC 27 is in full swing, and EA Sports has released a brand-new way to bolster your club with high-rated In-Form items. The TOTW Upgrade SBC is here, offering a unique opportunity to snag a Team of the Week player from the first three weeks of the campaign. Unlike traditional challenges that require complex chemistry links and specific positions, this is a score-based SBC, focusing entirely on the value of the items you submit rather than how they fit together on the pitch.
Understanding the New Score-Based Mechanic
In a departure from the classic format, this SBC does not require a squad. Instead, every player item in your club is assigned a fixed grading score based on their quality. Your goal is to reach a total combined score of 12,000. There is no chemistry to worry about, and you can submit any player item as long as they meet the minimum OVR requirement of 45. This makes it a perfect dump for low-rated untradeable cards that might otherwise be collecting dust in your club.
TOTW Upgrade
Earn a pack containing a TOTW Player Item from TOTW 1 to 3.
10,450
11,800
Requirements
- •OVR Min: 45
When it comes to the financial aspect, the TOTW Upgrade is looking like a solid bargain for early-game players. Currently, the challenge costs approximately 10,450 on Console and 11,800 on PC. When you consider that the estimated TOTW 1-3 Player Pack has a rewards value of 18,300, you are essentially looking at a positive value proposition if you have some fodder items ready to go.
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Open the toolPotential Rewards and Real-Life Context
- Guaranteed Team of the Week item from TOTW 1, 2, or 3.
- High ceiling for pulls including early-season superstars.
- No chemistry requirements make it exceptionally easy to finish.
The players available in this pack reflect the incredible real-life starts to the 2026/27 season. In the first few weeks of football, we saw Erling Haaland continue his goal-scoring dominance for Manchester City, potentially earning a massive 91-rated card in TOTW 3. Other standout performers likely to be in the pool include stars like Dayot Upamecano and Kadidiatou Diani, who have put in world-class shifts for their respective clubs. Securing one of these early In-Forms can give your Ultimate Team a significant competitive edge during the first month of the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this SBC repeatable?
- No, the TOTW Upgrade SBC is currently a non-repeatable challenge, meaning you can only complete it once to earn one pack.
- What is the best way to reach the 12,000 score?
- The most efficient way is to use our score SBC tool to find the cheapest combinations of players that hit exactly 12,000 without overspending on high-rated cards.
- When does the SBC expire?
- The challenge is available until October 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
