Summary
EA Sports is keeping EA FC 26 Ultimate Team busy during the final stretch of the game cycle, with Pre-Season bringing back some of the most popular FUTTIES cards. According to EA's official Pre-Season announcement, all four FUTTIES re-release batches will return to the pack pool, with Teams 1 and 2 arriving during the first week and Teams 3 and 4 scheduled for the second week. If you need extra resources, you can also buy FC 26 Coins for upgrades and SBCs.
FUTTIES Team 3 and 4 Are Coming Back
The re-release system gives players another opportunity to pack high-end cards they may have missed earlier in the FUTTIES campaign. FUTTIES Team 3 originally featured several elite Icons and Heroes, including Zidane, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Steven Gerrard, Lilian Thuram, and Gabriel Batistuta.
Team 4 was the final regular FUTTIES squad and included another wave of premium cards. While the original FUTTIES campaign has already ended, these re-releases give players one more chance to target some of the strongest items from the summer promo.
When Will the New Batch Drop?
EA has confirmed that FUTTIES Teams 3 and 4 will return during the second week of Pre-Season. This follows the first Pre-Season week, when Teams 1 and 2 were placed back into packs.
The timing is especially important because the re-released cards are available only for a limited period. Players should therefore prepare their saved packs, coins, and club resources before the next rotation arrives.
Why This Re-Release Matters
With EA FC 27 approaching, Pre-Season is effectively the final opportunity to strengthen an FC 26 squad with some of the best cards released throughout the year. The return of FUTTIES Team 3 and Team 4 could make the pack pool significantly more attractive, especially for players who missed the original releases.
It also gives collectors another opportunity to complete squads featuring popular Icons, Heroes, and elite FUTTIES items without relying entirely on the original promo windows.
Preparing enough EA FC 26 Coins can also give players more flexibility when upgrading their squads or targeting key players on the Transfer Market.
Final Tips
If you're planning to open packs during the next Pre-Season rotation, it is worth saving as many high-value packs as possible until the new batch goes live. Check the confirmed pack pool before opening, prioritize your favorite FUTTIES players, and keep an eye on SBCs and Objectives, as EA has also confirmed additional themed content during Pre-Season.
With FUTTIES Teams 3 and 4 returning, EA FC 26 Pre-Season could provide one final major opportunity to build an endgame Ultimate Team before the community fully moves toward FC 27.
