FC 26 Marquee Matchups SBC: Complete Challenges & Unlock Rare Packs!
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The highly anticipated Marquee Matchups Squad Building Challenge has landed in FC 26 Ultimate Team, offering players a fantastic opportunity to earn valuable rewards by completing challenges based on real-world football fixtures. This non-repeatable SBC features four distinct challenges, each designed to test your squad-building prowess.
What are Marquee Matchups?
Marquee Matchups are a staple in Ultimate Team, arriving weekly to celebrate key matchups from around the globe. These challenges typically require players from the clubs involved in the featured games, or specific league and nation combinations, encouraging players to delve into their club for relevant cards or hit the transfer market. They're an excellent way to offload untradeable cards or invest in players that might see a surge in demand.
Villarreal CF v RCD Espanyol
Exchange a squad themed around Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol.
2,400
2,400
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Spain
- •Players from the same League: Max 3
- •Min. 2 Players Rare
- •Min. Silver Players
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 14
FC Bayern München v TSG Hoffenheim
Exchange a squad themed around FC Bayern München and TSG Hoffenheim.
2,500
2,500
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Bundesliga
- •Players from the same Countries/Regions: Min. 4
- •Leagues in Squad: Max. 4
- •Min. 2 Players Gold
- •Min. Silver Players
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 18
PSG v Olympique de Marseille
Exchange a squad themed around Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille.
3,400
3,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Paris SG or OM
- •Min. 2 Players France
- •Players from the same Club: Max 4
- •Min. 1 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 75
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 22
Liverpool v Manchester City
Exchange a squad themed around Liverpool and Manchester City.
4,300
3,800
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Liverpool or Manchester City
- •Min. 3 Players England
- •Clubs in Squad: Max. 5
- •Min. 1 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 77
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 26
Marquee Matchups Rewards Analysis
Completing all four challenges will net you the grand prize: a Rare Mixed Players Pack. Additionally, each individual challenge offers its own enticing reward, including a Gold Players Pack, a Premium Mixed Players Pack, a Prime Mixed Players Pack, and a Prime Electrum Players Pack. The total estimated cost to complete this SBC is around 12,600 on console and 12,200 on PC, with the combined value of all rewards estimated at 8,158. While the costs can fluctuate, these packs offer a solid chance at pulling high-rated players or valuable consumables to boost your club.
Is the Marquee Matchups SBC Worth It?
The Marquee Matchups SBC is almost always worth completing, especially if you have fodder in your club. The variety of packs on offer, culminating in a Rare Mixed Players Pack, provides multiple opportunities for significant pulls. Given its non-repeatable nature, it's a one-time opportunity to grab these rewards before the SBC expires on February 12, 2026. Prioritize using untradeable players first to keep costs down and maximize your profit potential from the rewards.
