FC 26 Premier League TOTS Upgrade SBC: How to Complete and Best Rewards
By Alfie Carrington••2 min read
The Premier League Team of the Season (TOTS) is finally here in FC 26, and it brings some of the most powerful cards we have seen in Ultimate Team history. For many players, this is the most anticipated week of the entire TOTS calendar, featuring stars from a thrilling 2025/26 English top-flight title race. To give fans a direct shot at these elite items, EA has released the Premier League TOTS Upgrade Squad Building Challenge. This SBC provides a guaranteed path to a TOTS or TOTS Breakthrough player, making it a high-stakes opportunity to upgrade your squad with the best of the best.
87-Rated Squad
Exchange an 87-Rated Squad.
33,750
32,500
Requirements
- •Min. 1 Players Any TOTW or TOTS
- •Team Rating: Min. 87
88-Rated Squad
Exchange an 88-Rated Squad.
40,250
37,000
Requirements
- •Team Rating: Min. 88
Premier League TOTS Upgrade Cost and Value Analysis
Completing this SBC currently costs approximately 74,000 on PlayStation/Xbox and 69,500 on PC. While the requirement of two squads can be demanding, the reward is a Premier League TOTS Player Pack which holds a massive potential 71,250. With top-tier cards frequently selling for millions on the market, this upgrade offers one of the few ways to secure an untradeable powerhouse without draining your entire coin balance.
Key Players and Real-World Performance
This SBC celebrates the standout performers from a 2025/26 season that saw Manchester City and Arsenal battle until the final weeks. Erling Haaland continues his dominance with a 96-rated card, while the highest-rated item in the squad belongs to Bruno Fernandes (97 OVR), who has been a beacon of consistency for Manchester United. Arsenal's defensive duo of Gabriel and William Saliba also feature heavily after leading the league's most disciplined backline. Additionally, the TOTS Breakthrough inclusions like Hugo Ekitike recognize emerging talents who surprised the league with stellar debut seasons.
- Bruno Fernandes (97 OVR) - The ultimate midfield playmaker.
- Erling Haaland (96 OVR) - Unstoppable physical presence and finishing.
- Declan Rice (96 OVR) - The engine of the Arsenal midfield.
- Virgil van Dijk (95 OVR) - Still the standard for elite defenders.
- Hugo Ekitike (93 OVR) - A dynamic TOTS Breakthrough attacker.
Premier League TOTS Upgrade FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Premier League TOTS Upgrade SBC repeatable?
- No, this specific Squad Building Challenge is not repeatable and can only be completed once per account.
- When does the SBC expire?
- The Premier League TOTS Upgrade SBC expires on May 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- Does the pack include TOTS Moments or just standard TOTS?
- The pack contains one TOTS or TOTS Breakthrough Player Item from the Premier League. It generally includes the main squad and breakthrough items as specified in the description.
