This holiday season, EA FC 26 brings forth the much-anticipated Winter Wildcards promo in Ultimate Team. It’s a festive tradition that has evolved over the years. Last year, FC 24 introduced daily SBC releases, while FC 25 took a twist with a mini Shapeshifters event. This year, the developers are raising the stakes by adding exciting new Hero items to the mix.
If you’re eager to know the complete list of players and essential details, be sure to check our guide on the EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards promo.
Release Date for EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards Promo
Circle your calendars! The EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards promo goes live on Friday, December 19, at 1 PM ET (6 PM BST/10 AM PT). This promo is expected to feature three squad releases, taking over roughly three weeks of the FC 26 promotional calendar.
Winter Wildcards often pave the way for the biggest event of the year—Team of the Year (TOTY)—and this year will be no different.
What is the EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards Promo?
The Winter Wildcards promo is all about celebrating the holidays with weekly player releases, engaging daily Objectives, and some finely crafted SBCs. This time of year, the developers like to sprinkle in budget-friendly SBCs and step up the special card offerings in packs, encouraging fans to hunt for high-rated player items.
This year’s festivities will introduce three new Heroes: Jill Scott, Claudio Pizarro, and Ivan Zamorano. Plus, keep an eye out for a ‘baby Icon’ SBC, waiting for you if you have the fodder to spare.
Leaked Players for EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards Team 1
As the excitement builds, leaks about EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards players have already emerged online. Here’s a sneak peek at the players, including three confirmed Heroes:
Confirmed Heroes
- Claudio Pizarro (Hero)
- Ivan Zamorano (Hero)
- Jill Scott (Hero)
Leaked Players
- Zinedine Zidane (Icon)
- Ronaldinho (Icon)
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Icon)
- Julie Foudy (Icon)
- Luis Figo (Icon)
- Jurgen Kohler (Hero)
- Ivan Cordoba (Hero)
- Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
- Gabriel (Arsenal)
- Alexis MacAllister (Liverpool)
- Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich)
- Claudia Pina (Barcelona)
- Selma Bacha (Lyon)
- Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)
- Rafael Leao (AC Milan)
- Kingsley Coman (Al-Nassr)
- Armand Laurienté (Sassuolo)
- Gerónimo Rulli (Marseille)
- Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)
- Joshua King (Al-Khaleej)
We’ll update this list once the official roster goes live, so stay tuned!
What SBCs are expected in the EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards?
The SBCs for the Winter Wildcards are said to feature big names, including Ronaldinho, Alexander Isak, Moises Caicedo, and more.
When will the EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards end?
The Winter Wildcards campaign should run for three weeks, wrapping up around January 9, 2026.
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