FC 26 Marquee Matchups SBC: Complete Challenges & Earn Premium Packs!
By Alfie Carrington•12/25/2025•2 min read
The highly anticipated Marquee Matchups Squad Building Challenge has arrived in FC 26 Ultimate Team! This non-repeatable SBC series is a staple for FUT players, offering fantastic rewards for completing challenges based on real-world football's most exciting fixtures. Dive in to unlock valuable packs and boost your club.
Key Details and Main Rewards
The Marquee Matchups SBC features a set of four unique challenges, each with its own requirements and rewards. Completing all four will net you the grand prize: a Premium Gold Players Pack! This pack is renowned for delivering a good selection of rare gold players, making it an excellent opportunity to strengthen your squad or generate coins on the transfer market.
Challenge Breakdown and Individual Rewards
SC Braga v Benfica
Exchange a squad themed around SC Braga and Benfica.
2,500
2,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Portugal
- •Players from the same Club: Max 2
- •Min. 2 Players Rare
- •Min. Silver Players
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 14
Al-Ettifaq v Al-Nassr
Exchange a squad themed around Al-Ettifaq and Al-Nassr.
4,400
4,500
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Saudi Arabia
- •Nationalities in Squad: Max. 5
- •Players from the same League: Min. 4
- •Min. 3 Players Gold
- •Team Rating: Min. 65
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 18
Udinese v Latium
Exchange a squad themed around Udinese and Latium.
3,700
5,100
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Udinese or Latium
- •Min. 2 Players Italy
- •Clubs in Squad: Min. 6
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 75
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 22
Manchester United v Newcastle United
Exchange a squad themed around Manchester United and Newcastle United.
3,900
6,100
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Man Utd or Newcastle Utd
- •Min. 3 Players Premier League
- •Leagues in Squad: Min. 5
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 76
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 26
Beyond the main reward, each individual challenge offers its own enticing pack. You can earn a Gold Players Pack, a Premium Mixed Players Pack, a Prime Mixed Players Pack, and a Prime Electrum Players Pack. These packs provide excellent fodder for future SBCs or give you a chance to pull a top-tier player, increasing your overall squad value.
Cost and Value Analysis
The estimated cost to complete the entire Marquee Matchups SBC is around 14,500 coins on console and 18,200 coins on PC. With an approximate 8,771 coins in total pack value, this SBC often represents fantastic value, especially if you have untradeable players in your club to use. Even if you need to buy players, the rewards typically outweigh the cost, making it a profitable venture.
Don't Miss Out! SBC Expiry Date
Remember, the Marquee Matchups SBC is not repeatable and will only be available for a limited time. Make sure to complete all four challenges before it expires on January 1, 2026, at 18:00 UTC. Don't let these valuable pack rewards slip away!