How to Complete the Max 94 Week 1 TOTS Upgrade SBC in FC 26
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The Team of the Season (TOTS) campaign has officially kicked off in FC 26, bringing some of the most powerful items of the year to Ultimate Team. To celebrate the opening week, EA Sports has released the Max 94 Week 1 TOTS Upgrade, a repeatable challenge that gives players a chance to snag top-tier cards from the first batch of leagues. This week focuses on heavy hitters from Serie A, the Eredivisie, Major League Soccer (MLS), and the Rest of Europe.
Max 94 Week 1 TOTS Upgrade
Earn a pack containing a TOTS or TOTS Breakthrough player item from Serie A, Eredivisie, Rest of Europe or MLS TOTS Squads rated 94 or lower.
18,000
19,250
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW or TOTS
- •Team Rating: Min. 86
Completing this SBC will cost approximately 18,000 on consoles and 19,250 on PC. In exchange, you will receive a Max. 94 TOTS Week 1 Player Pack. With a rewards value of 35,694, this SBC is a high-risk, high-reward gamble that targets the 90-94 rating range of the current power curve.
Real-World Context: Serie A and MLS Dominance
The 2025/26 season has been spectacular across the featured leagues. In Italy, Lautaro Martínez continues to lead Inter Milan with clinical finishing, while the Eredivisie has seen a resurgence from Ajax stars like Kasper Dolberg. Over in the United States, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami dominated the 2025 season to lift the MLS Cup, and the 2026 season has already introduced global icons like Son Heung-min to LAFC. These real-world performances are reflected in the boosted stats of the TOTS cards available in this pack.
- Serie A Stars: Look for high-rated versions of Federico Dimarco and Nicolò Barella.
- MLS Icons: Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min are the ultimate prizes from the American league.
- Eredivisie Talents: PSV's Sergiño Dest and Feyenoord's Quinten Timber offer incredible hybrid potential.
- Rest of Europe: Hidden gems from the Portuguese and Turkish leagues often provide meta-breaking stats.
Is the Max 94 Week 1 Upgrade Worth It?
The main drawback of this SBC is the rating cap. By limiting the reward to players rated 94 or lower, EA has excluded the absolute 'God-tier' cards like a potential 95+ Lautaro or ultra-boosted Icons. However, the 90-94 range still contains 95% of the usable TOTS cards, making this an excellent way to fill out your squad with Serie A or MLS links without spending millions on the transfer market.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many times can I complete this SBC?
- This SBC is repeatable up to 3 times per account.
- When does the Max 94 Week 1 TOTS Upgrade expire?
- The challenge expires on April 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- Which leagues are included in this upgrade pack?
- The pack includes TOTS and TOTS Breakthrough players from Serie A, Eredivisie, MLS, and the Rest of Europe squads.
