Summary: EA Sports has officially removed the daily completion limits on the highly popular 10x 84+ Upgrade and 10x 85+ Upgrade SBCs over the August 15-16 weekend. With these SBCs now being Unlimited Repeatable, players have gained access to an "infinite endgame engine".
Because the current pack pool is flooded with 99-rated FUTTIES items and high-end Icons, this is your best chance to build a dream squad for zero coins. Here is the step-by-step breakdown of how to turn useless bronze/silver cards into endgame items using the infinite fodder loop. For players looking to maximize their Ultimate Team resources, FC 26 Coins can also be used to support broader squad-building plans.
The Mechanics of the "Infinite Pack Loop"
Previously, players were capped on how many high-rated packs they could craft daily. With the restriction removed, the 85x10 SBC forms a self-sustaining reward loop:
[Bronze/Silver Cards] → [Daily Gold Upgrades] → [10x 84+ SBC] → [10x 85+ SBC] → [99 FUTTIES / High Fodder]
You submit a squad (usually requiring an 82-84 squad rating).
The 10x 85+ Pack rewards you with multiple 88-98 rated cards.
You keep the elite pulls and recycle duplicate high-rated items back into the next SBC.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start with Zero Coins
If your club is completely depleted of high-rated fodder, use this exact progression path to kickstart the engine:
Step 1: Clean Out Club Trash (Bronze & Silver Conversion)
Do not spend coins on the transfer market. Go to the Daily Gold Upgrade SBC.
Action: Submit your useless bronze and silver items.
Reward: Earn mass amounts of untradeable Common Gold items.
Step 2: Prime the Engine via 10x 84+ Upgrade
If you lack the high-rated cards to immediately hit the rating requirement for the 85x10, start here.
Action: Mix 1 or 2 high-rated untradeable cards with the common golds from Step 1.
Reward: Get 10 player items rated 84 or higher to build your initial fodder pool.
Step 3: Enter the Infinite 10x 85+ Loop
Once you possess roughly five or higher 87+ rated items, start the main loop:
SBC Formula: Put 3 to 4 duplicate high-rated items (90+) into the 85x10 SBC.
Fillers: Fill the remaining 6 to 7 slots with low-rated golds (75-81) generated from Step 1.
The Recycle: Open the pack, save the cards you want, and immediately dump the rest back into the SBC.
SBC Cost & Efficiency Breakdown
Daily Gold Upgrade
Main Requirement: Low-tier Bronze/Silver
Best Use Case: Generating low-rated Gold fillers
Repeatable Limit: Daily Reset
10x 84+ Upgrade
Main Requirement: Low squad rating
Best Use Case: Building initial high-rated pool
Repeatable Limit: Unlimited
10x 85+ Upgrade
Main Requirement: Mid squad rating
Best Use Case: Hunting 99-rated FUTTIES items
Repeatable Limit: Unlimited
Community Warnings & Pro-Tips
Watch for Pack Weight Adjustments: Community members note that EA slightly lowered the drop rates for top-tier cards like 99 Ronaldo or David Beckham when the limit was removed. Do not burn liquid coins buying items on the market; let the untradeable loop do the work.
Utilize Pre-Season Milestones: Do not discard duplicate 95+ items if you already have a full SBC active. Put extra high-rated cards into the ongoing Pre-Season Crafting Milestones. This allows you to secure carry-over packs for the upcoming launch of the next game next month.
Use Web/Companion Apps: Doing dozens of SBCs on console is slow. Use the official EA Web App or mobile Companion App to drag, drop, and submit squads much faster.
