FC 26 Marquee Matchups SBC: How to Complete, Rewards, and Best Solutions
By Alfie Carrington••3 min read
The weekly tradition continues in FC 26 with the arrival of the latest Marquee Matchups Squad Building Challenge. As we head into the business end of the 2025/26 season, the matches selected for this week reflect the massive stakes across Europe. This SBC is a staple for Ultimate Team players, offering tradeable packs that are essential for building up your coin balance or hunting for high-rated promo cards.
The Real-Life Rivalries Behind This Week's SBC
This week's selection is headlined by the second legs of the UEFA Champions League Semifinals. On May 6th, Bayern Munich hosts Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena. PSG, the reigning Ligue 1 champions, are looking to reach consecutive finals after brushing aside Liverpool 4-0 in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich comes off a thrilling 6-4 aggregate victory over Real Madrid, proving they are one of the most potent attacking forces in the competition this year.
- Arsenal vs. Atlético Madrid: A battle for a historic first Champions League title for both clubs, taking place at the Emirates Stadium on May 5th.
- Manchester United vs. Liverpool: The Premier League's most storied rivalry resumes on May 3rd, with major implications for European qualification spots.
- AC Milan vs. Sassuolo: A key fixture in Serie A as the Rossoneri look to secure their position in the top four.
In the other UCL semi-final, Arsenal hosts Atlético Madrid. The Gunners have been defensive stalwarts this season, advancing past Sporting CP with a narrow 1-0 aggregate win. Atlético, led by the tactical brilliance of Diego Simeone, enters this tie after a high-octane 3-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona. These real-world performances dictate the requirements for the SBC, often necessitating players from these specific clubs or nations.
Ajax v PSV
Exchange a squad themed around Ajax and PSV.
2,600
2,600
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Netherlands
- •Players from the same League: Max 2
- •Min. 3 Players Gold
- •Min. Silver Players
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 14
TSG Hoffenheim v VfB Stuttgart
Exchange a squad themed around TSG Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart.
3,200
3,300
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Bundesliga
- •Players from the same Countries/Regions: Min. 3
- •Leagues in Squad: Max. 5
- •Nationalities in Squad: Min. 4
- •Team Rating: Min. 76
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 18
Como v Napoli
Exchange a squad themed around Como and Napoli.
3,900
4,000
Requirements
- •Min. 3 Players Serie A Enilive
- •Min. 3 Players Italy
- •Players from the same Club: Max 4
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 77
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 26
Manchester United v Liverpool
Exchange a squad themed around Manchester United and Liverpool.
4,400
4,400
Requirements
- •Min. 2 Players Man Utd or Liverpool
- •Min. 4 Players England
- •Clubs in Squad: Max. 5
- •Min. 3 Players Rare
- •Team Rating: Min. 78
- •Total Chemistry: Min. 26
Marquee Matchups Rewards and Estimated Cost
Completing the entire set of four challenges will grant you a Rare Electrum Players Pack. This pack contains 12 players—6 Gold and 6 Silver—all of whom are Rare. Individually, the challenges offer a Gold Players Pack, a Jumbo Premium Gold Pack, a Prime Electrum Players Pack, and a Rare Mixed Players Pack.
Is the Marquee Matchups SBC Worth It?
Typically, the Marquee Matchups SBC is one of the best value-for-money challenges in Ultimate Team. The current market price to complete the entire set is approximately 14,100 on consoles and 14,300 on PC. Given that the total rewards value sits at around 9,629, the return on investment is excellent—especially since all the packs are tradeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Marquee Matchups SBC expire?
- This SBC expires on May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- Are the rewards from Marquee Matchups tradeable?
- Yes, unlike many other SBCs, the rewards for Marquee Matchups are tradeable, meaning you can sell the players you pull on the Transfer Market.
- What is the best way to complete this SBC cheaply?
- Use players already in your club to satisfy the 'number of clubs' or 'nations' requirements, and use our SBC Solver to fill in the gaps with the cheapest possible players.
