EA SPORTS FC 26 is heading into its final season, and it's going out with a bang. Season 10 is the last one before FC 27 takes over, which means EA Sports is pulling out the stops with 99-rated cards and endgame rewards that will matter well beyond this cycle. If you're still grinding Season 9, you have a narrow window to finish before the new content drops.
When does FC 26 Season 10 go live?
Season 10 launches on Thursday, August 13, replacing Season 9 the moment that content expires. The exact go-live times across time zones are:
| Time Zone | Launch Time |
|---|---|
| PDT | 12:00 AM |
| CDT | 2:00 AM |
| EDT | 3:00 AM |
| UTC | 7:00 AM |
| BST | 8:00 AM |
| CEST | 9:00 AM |
You can also check the in-game clock in Ultimate Team, which shows the exact countdown to when Season 9 ends and Season 10 begins. That's the most reliable reference if you're unsure about time zone conversions.
FC 26 Season 10 Release Date & Season Pass Rewards
What are the FC 26 Season 10 Season Pass rewards?
Season 10 is shaping up to be the strongest pass of the entire game cycle. The confirmed player cards coming to the Season Pass include:
- Vieira
- Cordoba
- Alexia Putellas
- Bernardo Silva
- Casemiro
- Adeyemi
- Goncalo Ramos
- Sommer
- Jimenez
- Andrey Santos
- Wilson
- Robertson
- Ake
Several of these cards are expected to sit at the 99-rated ceiling, making them among the best items available in Ultimate Team this year. Some will be exclusive to the Premium version of the pass.
FC 26 Season 10 Release Date & Season Pass Rewards
Free vs. Premium: what's the difference?
As with every previous season, Season 10 runs two tiers: a free path and a Premium path. The Premium tier contains the higher-rated cards, with players like Vieira and Putellas likely sitting behind that paywall.
For a full breakdown of how the season pass structure works across FC 26, the FC 26 Season 8 pass rewards guide covers the mechanics in detail, including how tokens carry over between seasons.
Should you rush to finish Season 9 first?
Yes, if you're anywhere near completion. The Level 22 threshold is the one that matters most, since it directly determines whether you can access Season 10's Premium tier for free. Below that, you're looking at paying to upgrade or grinding the free path only.
Beyond the token, any XP or rewards tied to Season 9's milestone levels disappear when the season flips. There's no carryover for incomplete objectives.
With the FUTTIES promos wrapping up around this period, now is also a good time to review which players you picked up. The FUTTIES Team 2 player guide has the full breakdown if you missed any of those cards.
What makes Season 10 different from previous seasons?
This is the final season of FC 26, full stop. EA Sports typically reserves the strongest cards and the most generous rewards for the closing weeks of a game cycle, partly to reward long-term players and partly to set expectations for the next title. A 13-player confirmed list with multiple 99-rated items is a strong signal that Season 10 will deliver on that tradition.
The free-to-play path still gets access to solid cards like Robertson, Casemiro, and Goncalo Ramos, so even players who didn't hit Level 22 in Season 9 have meaningful rewards to chase.
For everything else happening in FC 26 right now, the full EA SPORTS FC 26 strategy guides collection covers promos, evolutions, and squad-building tips across every major update this cycle.
