FC 26 Early Access Challenge 1 SBC: Full Guide & Best Solutions
By Alfie Carrington••1 min read
The first major challenge for FC 26 Ultimate Team has arrived! The Early Access Challenge 1 Squad Building Challenge is now live, offering players a fantastic opportunity to kickstart their Ultimate Team journey with a valuable reward.
Early Access Challenge 1 Overview
This limited-time, non-repeatable SBC is crucial for early game progression. It consists of a single challenge designed to be accessible to all players, providing an initial boost to your club. Don't miss out on completing it before it expires on September 24, 2025.
Early Access Challenge 1
Complete this challenge to earn a reward.
3,400
6,600
Requirements
- •Nationalities in Squad: Min. 3
- •Clubs in Squad: Max. 3
- •Players from the same League: Min. 5
- •Min. 5 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 65
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 25
Reward Analysis and Cost
The primary reward for completing the Early Access Challenge 1 is a highly sought-after Rare Gold Pack. This pack contains 12 gold players, all rare, significantly increasing your chances of packing high-rated players or valuable consumables. The estimated cost to complete this SBC is around 3,400 coins on consoles and 6,600 coins on PC, making it an incredibly cost-effective way to secure 5,353 worth of rewards. Given the early stage of FC 26, any rare gold players obtained from this pack can be vital for squad building or trading on the transfer market.
