The Team of the Year (TOTY) event is always the highlight of the early-year Ultimate Team calendar, and FC 26 continues that tradition. This promotion is known for its staggered release schedule, high-value cards, and the way it reshapes the FUT 26 market for weeks. Here’s everything we know so far about FC 26 TOTY, including release dates, predicted players, and how you can prepare.
FC 26 TOTY Release Schedule
TOTY in FC 26 follows the familiar pattern of rolling out content by position and card type. Based on current information and datamined leaks, here’s the expected timeline (all times are CET and may be subject to slight changes):
• Tue 06.01.2026 – 17:00: Reveal of FC 26 TOTY Nominees
• Wed 07.01.2026 – 17:00 to Fri 16.01.2026 – 08:59: Official TOTY community vote
• Tue 13.01.2026 – 17:00: TOTY Warmup campaign (SBCs, packs, objectives)
• Thu 15.01.2026 – 17:00: Full reveal of men’s & women’s TOTY lineups
• Fri 16.01.2026 – 19:00 to Sun 18.01.2026: TOTY forwards in packs
• Fri 16.01.2026 – 19:00 to Thu 23.01.2026: TOTY Icons Team 1 in packs
• Sun 18.01.2026 – 19:00 to Mon 20.01.2026: TOTY midfielders in packs
• Mon 19.01.2026 – 19:00 to Thu 23.01.2026: Vote for the 12th man & 12th woman
• Tue 20.01.2026 – 19:00 to Wed 22.01.2026: TOTY defenders & goalkeepers in packs
• Tue 20.01.2026 – 19:00 to Thu 30.01.2026: TOTY Icons Team 2 in packs
• Thu 22.01.2026 – 19:00 to Thu 30.01.2026: All TOTY players & Icons together in packs
• Fri 23.01.2026 – 19:00: Release of TOTY 12th man / 12th woman & Honorable Mentions
During this period, almost every aspect of FUT is affected: pack weight, market prices, SBC requirements, and even Weekend League strategies. Players opening packs strategically—especially during position-specific windows—can significantly improve their odds of landing a TOTY card.
FC 26 TOTY Player Predictions
While official selections have yet to be confirmed, historical performance, trophy success, and global popularity give a strong indication of likely nominees.
Goalkeeper Candidates
• Alisson Becker
• Yassine Bounou
• Diogo Costa
• Thibaut Courtois
• Michele Di Gregorio
• Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Emiliano Martínez
• Édouard Mendy
• Alex Meret
• Manuel Neuer
• Jan Oblak
Defender Candidates
• Pau Cubarsí
• Marc Cucurella
• Alphonso Davies
• Giovanni Di Lorenzo
• Rúben Dias
• Denzel Dumfries
• Raphaël Guerreiro
• Achraf Hakimi
• Dean Huijsen
• Ibrahima Konaté
• Kalidou Koulibaly
• Jules Koundé
• Gabriel Magalhães
Midfielder Candidates
• Jude Bellingham
• Moisés Caicedo
• Frenkie de Jong
• Bruno Fernandes
• Enzo Fernández
• Ryan Gravenberch
• Joshua Kimmich
• Alexis Mac Allister
• Scott McTominay
• Jamal Musiala
Attacker Candidates
• Salem Al-Dawsari
• Bradley Barcola
• Ousmane Dembélé
• Erling Haaland
• Alexander Isak
• Harry Kane
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
• Robert Lewandowski
• Lautaro Martínez
• Lionel Messi
• Raphinha
• Mateo Retegui
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Mohamed Salah
• Vinícius Júnior
• Lamine Yamal
TOTY voting is often influenced by global popularity as much as performance, making the final lineups exciting and sometimes unpredictable.
How to Prepare for FC 26 TOTY
Currently, the Time Warp promotion is still active in FC 26, which makes now the ideal time to prepare for TOTY. Key preparation tips include:
• Log in daily once voting opens and cast your votes.
• Complete Time Warp objectives to strengthen your squad depth.
• Save packs rather than opening them immediately.
• Stockpile fodder cards for high-value TOTY SBCs.
Pack hoarding is especially effective. Opening a large number of packs once all TOTY players and Icons are in circulation maximizes your chances of securing a blue card.
Final Thoughts
TOTY is the defining promotion of FC 26 Ultimate Team, offering elite cards, engaging SBCs, and unparalleled community participation. Success comes from preparation, strategic pack management, and active voting.
Whether you’re chasing your first TOTY card, looking to dominate Weekend League, or simply enjoying the spectacle, FC 26 TOTY is an event no FUT player should miss. With careful planning, you can maximize your club’s growth and secure some of the most coveted cards of the season, so you need more FC 26 coins.