Starting fresh in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team means your squad-building ambitions are running ahead of your pack supply. EA has slowed the early progression curve this year, so the free packs available at launch are fewer and less spectacular than in previous entries. That does not mean you are stuck grinding coins forever. There are several reliable methods to stack packs without spending a penny, and knowing which ones to prioritize early will save you a lot of wasted effort.
What are the fastest ways to get free packs in FC 27 Ultimate Team?
The short answer: Objectives first, then Squad Battles and Division Rivals weekly rewards, then fill the gaps with Season Pass levels, SBCs, Moments, and Twitch Drops. Each method has a different effort-to-reward ratio, so it helps to know what you are walking into before you commit time to any single one.
Complete Objectives for early pack volume
Objectives are the single best starting point for new FUT players. They cover basic tasks like playing matches, scoring goals, and using specific player types, and the rewards include free packs alongside coins and consumables. The Foundation rewards are especially relevant at the start because they tie directly to the Starter League you chose when creating your team, so the themed content is immediately useful.
The pack quality here is not going to pull you an 88-rated striker on day one, but the volume of small packs adds up fast when you are still filling out a functional squad. Work through these before anything else.
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How do Squad Battles and Division Rivals rewards work?
Both Squad Battles and Division Rivals distribute weekly rewards based on your rank at the end of each cycle. The higher you finish, the better the packs. Squad Battles is the offline option, useful if you want to avoid head-to-head pressure while still climbing. Rivals is the competitive route.
Beyond the weekly distribution, both modes also reward you for hitting specific milestones during the week, like winning a set number of matches or scoring a certain type of goal. These individual rewards can include packs on top of the weekly payout. Every match you play also earns Season Points, which feed into the Season Pass progression covered below.
For a full breakdown of what each rank pays out, the Division Rivals rewards guide and the Squad Battles rewards guide have every tier listed.
Should you bother with Live Events?
Yes. Live Events added a vs AI option this year, which makes them significantly more accessible for players who want rewards without the stress of online competition. Both the head-to-head and offline variants carry their own reward tracks, including small packs for match milestones and better packs for completing full Objective groups.
The offline mode in particular is worth running through early on. The rewards are not going to transform your squad overnight, but the time investment is low and the group completion rewards are a reliable source of additional packs.
Grinding Moments: worth it or not?
Moments returns in FC 27 with a dedicated Stars currency earned by completing scenario challenges. Those Stars can be spent in the Moments Store on packs and other items. The early challenges are straightforward, and the packs you can claim are a decent bonus.
The important caveat: do not burn your Stars on low-value items like Consumables Packs. Better options unlock later in the store, so hold your Stars until something worthwhile appears.
How does the Season Pass deliver free packs?
Every match you play earns Season Points, which push you through Season Pass levels. Both the standard pass and the Premium Pass are loaded with packs across their level tracks, including multiple levels that drop more than one pack at a time. The higher levels include player picks and more valuable pack options.
The Season Pass also contains cosmetics, consumables, and exclusive players, so the packs are just part of a broader reward structure. The key is staying active enough to keep climbing levels rather than stalling out mid-season.
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Are SBCs still a reliable pack source in FC 27?
Squad Building Challenges received some changes this year but remain one of the most consistent ways to convert unwanted players into packs. The standard SBC structure uses Chemistry, ratings, and league or nation requirements. There is also a more streamlined option for offloading large numbers of surplus players quickly, with each card assigned a score value.
Start with the easier SBCs at launch and revisit the advanced ones once your club has depth. Submitting players you would never use anyway for packs you can actually open is just efficient squad management.
Twitch Drops: easy packs for minimal effort
EA Sports runs a Twitch Drop programme throughout the FC 27 season. The first live gameplay stream already delivered an initial batch of drops, and more will follow as FC Pro tournaments ramp up. Linking your EA account to Twitch and watching eligible streams is all it takes.
The packs from Twitch Drops are rarely game-changing on their own, but they require almost no active effort. Keep an eye on EA's social channels to catch drop windows before they close.
For more on what the competitive modes actually pay out at the top end, the Champions rewards and Token Store guide covers every rank from 250,000 Coins upward. For everything else across EA FC 27 FUT, the full EA Sports FC 27 guides collection has you covered.