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 Format
- Each group has 5 players.
- Every player plays every other player in their group once.
- Each player plays 4 group-stage matches.
- Win: 3 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
Group positions will be decided in this order:
PS5 + PC Qualification
That gives 15 automatic qualifiers. The best 4th-place finisher across all 5 groups also qualifies, making 16 knockout players in total.
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
Every knockout tie is played over two legs. The player with the higher combined aggregate score after both matches advances.
PS4 Format
- 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
- 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
The match will normally be replayed from the beginning, unless both players and the Organizer agree on another solution.
The remaining match time will be completed through a new match. The previous score must be recreated or considered while calculating the final result.
An intentional disconnect may result in immediate match forfeit and/or further disciplinary action.
Scheduling
- 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.
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.
Sportsmanship
- Respect every opponent.
- Play fair and follow Organizer instructions.
- No abusive language, intentional time wasting, bug exploitation, or unsporting behaviour.
Organizer Decision
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.
Tournament Summary
- 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.
- Round-robin league format.
- Every player plays every other player.
- 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss.