FC 26 Marquee Matchups SBC: Unlock Premium Rewards & Dominate Challenges
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The highly anticipated Marquee Matchups Squad Building Challenge (SBC) has returned to FC 26 Ultimate Team, offering players a fantastic opportunity to earn valuable packs by completing challenges based on real-world football fixtures. This non-repeatable SBC is a weekly staple, providing a fresh set of tasks and rewards. Dive in to learn everything about this week's Marquee Matchups!
Marquee Matchups SBC Overview
The Marquee Matchups SBC in FC 26 is designed to test your squad-building skills across four unique challenges, each themed around prominent football fixtures. Unlike some other SBCs, this one is not repeatable, meaning you have one shot at claiming all the fantastic rewards. It will be available until January 15, 2026, giving you ample time to craft your solutions and secure your packs.
NEC v FC Utrecht
Exchange a squad themed around NEC and FC Utrecht.
2,400
2,400
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Netherlands
- •Players from the same Club: Max 2
- •Min. 2 Players Rare
- •Min. Silver Players
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 14
Rayo Vallecano v RCD Mallorca
Exchange a squad themed around Rayo Vallecano and RCD Mallorca.
2,700
2,600
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Spain
- •Nationalities in Squad: Max. 5
- •Players from the same League: Min. 4
- •Min. 3 Players Gold
- •Team Rating: Min. 65
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 18
Leverkusen v VfB Stuttgart
Exchange a squad themed around Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart.
3,700
3,600
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Player Leverkusen or VfB Stuttgart
- •Min. 2 Players Germany
- •Clubs in Squad: Min. 6
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 75
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 22
Lombardia FC v Napoli
Exchange a squad themed around Lombardia FC and Napoli.
16,000
20,250
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Lombardia FC or SSC Napoli
- •Min. 3 Players Serie A Enilive
- •Leagues in Squad: Min. 5
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 76
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 26
Rewards Analysis & Cost Breakdown
Completing all four challenges within the Marquee Matchups SBC will grant you the impressive Premium Gold Players Pack as the main reward. Additionally, each individual challenge offers its own valuable pack: a Gold Players Pack, a Premium Mixed Players Pack, a Prime Mixed Players Pack, and a Prime Electrum Players Pack. The estimated cost to complete all challenges is around 24,800 coins on console and 28,850 coins on PC, while the total value of rewards is approximately 8,493. This makes the Marquee Matchups SBC a highly worthwhile investment for those looking to bolster their club with new players and consumables.
Given the quality of the rewards and the relatively moderate completion cost, the Marquee Matchups SBC is an excellent opportunity for all FC 26 Ultimate Team players. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, the chance to earn several valuable packs is too good to pass up. Don't miss your chance to complete these challenges before they expire on January 15, 2026!