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FC 26 Ultimate Team Championship

Season 2 uses group-stage football for PS5 + PC, a round-robin championship for PS4, and a clear knockout path with aggregate scoring.

PS5 + PC
5 groups of 5
PS4
Round-robin

PS5 + PC Format

Group Stage
25 players are divided into 5 groups: A, B, C, D, and E.
  • Each group has 5 players.
  • Every player plays every other player in their group once.
  • Each player plays 4 group-stage matches.
Points System
  • Win: 3 points
  • Draw: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points
Group Rankings

Group positions will be decided in this order:

1
Total points
2
Goal difference
3
Goals scored
4
Head-to-head result
5
Organizer's decision, if required

PS5 + PC Qualification

Knockout Entry
Top 3 players from each group qualify automatically.

That gives 15 automatic qualifiers. The best 4th-place finisher across all 5 groups also qualifies, making 16 knockout players in total.

Best 4th place is decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored.
Best 4th Tie

If two players are still completely level for the final qualification place, a deciding match will be played. If that deciding match is drawn, a Golden Goal match will decide the qualifier.

PS5 + PC Knockouts

Rounds
Round of 1616 players
Quarter Finals8 players
Semi Finals4 players
Grand Final2 players
Home and Away

Every knockout tie is played over two legs. The player with the higher combined aggregate score after both matches advances.

If aggregate scores are level: one deciding match is played. If that is also drawn, Golden Goal decides the winner.

PS4 Format

Championship League
PS4 is played as a round-robin league.
  • Every player plays every other player in the PS4 League.
  • Standings are decided by completed match results.
  • Ranking order: points, goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head, then Organizer's decision.

Match Rules

Game Setup
  • Matches must be played through FC 26 Ultimate Team Friendlies.
  • Default game settings must be used.
  • Fair play is required at all times.
  • No bugs, glitches, intentional disconnects, or deliberate exploitation of game mechanics.

Disconnect Policy

Before Half-Time

The match will normally be replayed from the beginning, unless both players and the Organizer agree on another solution.

After Half-Time

The remaining match time will be completed through a new match. The previous score must be recreated or considered while calculating the final result.

Intentional Disconnect

An intentional disconnect may result in immediate match forfeit and/or further disciplinary action.

Scheduling

Fixture Deadline
  • Players must complete fixtures within the announced deadline.
  • A player arriving more than 15 minutes late without prior notice may be given a match forfeit.
  • Any rescheduling must be communicated to the opponent and Organizer.
Reschedule Option

Each player gets one reschedule option for each match. If a player cannot play at the scheduled time, they must inform the admin and request a reschedule at least 24 hours before the match.

Reschedule requests made inside 24 hours will be subject to admin decision. Unused reschedule options do not roll over to another fixture.

Sportsmanship

Player Conduct
  • Respect every opponent.
  • Play fair and follow Organizer instructions.
  • No abusive language, intentional time wasting, bug exploitation, or unsporting behaviour.
Play fair. Compete hard. Respect your opponent.

Organizer Decision

Final Authority

The Organizer has final authority on fixture scheduling, rule interpretation, match disputes, technical issues, disconnect situations, eligibility, disciplinary action, and exceptional situations not covered by the rulebook.

All Organizer decisions are final.

Tournament Summary

PS5 + PC
  • 25 players, 5 groups of 5.
  • 4 group matches per player.
  • Top 3 from each group plus best 4th qualify.
  • 16 players enter knockouts.
  • Round of 16, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, Grand Final.
  • Two-leg knockout ties with aggregate scoring.
PS4
  • Round-robin league format.
  • Every player plays every other player.
  • 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss.
01Fair play is mandatory
02May the best player lift the FC 26 Ultimate Team Championship Trophy