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The Early Access Elimination tournament is the first live event to be released in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can win plenty of free rewards.
This tournament is only available to those who can play in the early access period. Despite being the first live event of the game, EA Sports has added plenty of interesting rewards for the fans to obtain. Moreover, the ultimate prize is a free entry to the Finale (coming soon) and a promo card.
This guide will clear any confusion regarding the tournament and how it works.
All FC 26 Early Access Elimination rewards
The rewards are divided into different milestones, and you’ll have to play and win a fair number of games. The best rewards are reserved for those who manage to win the tournament at least once, if not more.
| Task | How to Complete | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Play 1 | Play 1 match in the Early Access Elimination tournament. | 3 CommonGold Players Pack |
| Play 5 | Play 5 matches in the Early Access Elimination tournament. | 78+ Rare Gold Players Pack |
| Play 10 | Play 10 matches in the Early Access Elimination tournament. | 3 WSL Players Pack |
| Play 20 | Play 20 matches in the Early Access Elimination tournament. | 3 NWSL Players Pack |
| Win Round of 16 | Win the Round of 16 in the Early Access Elimination tournament. | 3 Common Gold Playes Pack |
| Win Quarter-Finals | Win the Quarter-Finals in the Early Access Elimination tournament. | 3 Bundesliga Playes Pack |
| Win Semi-Finals | Win the Semi-Finals in the Early Access Elimination tournament. | 3 LaLiga Players Pack |
| Win Tournament | Win the Early Access Elimination tournament to earn World Tour Dolan & qualify for the Early Access Finale Tournament. | Tyrhys Dolan World Tour |
| Win Tournament Twice | Win the Early Access Elimination tournament two times! | 5 Premier League Players Pack |
| Win Tournament Three Times | Win the Early Access Elimination tournament three times! | 75+ 5 Rare Gold Players Pack |
Winning the tournament at least once gets you the 84-rated Dolan card for free, which is a great addition to make at the start of a new cycle. You also secure your entry to the Early Access Finale; a super-exclusive tournament that will be live for a day on Sept. 25.
Completing the full objective also gets you a bonus 75+ 2 Rare Gold Players Pack.
EA FC 26 Early Access Elimination explained
We have gone through the rewards, and we know how to qualify for the Finale tournament. Here are some more pointers to keep in mind.
- Five daily entries: You can make five daily attempts to play and win the tournament.
- No squad restrictions: There are no squad restrictions in terms of the overall ratings.
- Win and wait: If you win the tournament on a given day, you’ll need to wait. It doesn’t matter if you have more entries available to you.
- Play players at your own level: The cup is divided into different rounds. You’ll always face another player on the same round as yours.
- Open for all: Expect to find players of different skill levels, but matchmaking will get harder as you move into deeper rounds.
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Published: Sep 20, 2025 04:11 am