EA FC 26 has dropped a brand new upgrade challenge — the Base Hero Upgrade SBC — giving players another chance to pack a top-tier Hero card early in the cycle. This SBC is unlimited repeatable, making it a must-check option for grinders, menu players, and traders looking to test their luck.
Below is the full breakdown of requirements, costs, and the cheapest possible solutions.
Overview
SBC Name: Base Hero Upgrade
Reward: 1 Base Hero Player Pack (Untradeable)
Expires In: 1 week
Repeatable: Unlimited
Total SBC Cost: ~56.4K coins (current estimate across platforms)
The price sits in a reasonable range for a Hero gamble SBC, especially considering the unlimited repeatability. However, the value depends heavily on pack luck — with Heroes ranging from mid-tier starters to extremely high-value pulls.
SBC Requirements and Rewards
There are 2 challenges to complete:
1. 84 Rated Squad
Objective: Submit an 84-rated squad
Reward: Small Electrum Players Pack (Tradeable)
Estimated Cost: ~24K coins
2. 85 Rated Squad
Objective: Submit an 85-rated squad
Reward: Small Gold Players Pack (Tradeable)
Estimated Cost: ~32.4K coins
Cheapest Solutions for Base Hero Upgrade SBC
These optimized solutions require no loyalty and no position changes, helping you complete the SBC at the lowest possible coin cost.
Cheapest 84 Rated Squad Solution
- Sergej Milinković Savić — 84
- Geraldine Reuteler — 84
- Esther González Rodríguez — 84
- Willi Orban — 84
- Alexander Sørloth — 84
- Kadeisha Buchanan — 83
- Exequiel Palacios — 84
- Frida Maanum — 84
- Álex Baena — 84
- TOTW Dan Ndoye — 84
- Palhinha — 83
This mix of low-cost 84s and two 83s unlocks the required chemistry with minimal expense.
Cheapest 85 Rated Squad Solution
- Denzel Dumfries — 84
- Alexander Sørloth — 84
- Alba Redondo — 84
- Bryan Mbeumo — 85
- Clara Mateo — 85
- Álex Baena — 84
- Temwa Chawinga — 86
- Dayot Upamecano — 85
- Lena Oberdorf — 84
- Fridolina Rolfö — 84
- Michael Olise — 86
This setup balances 84s, a pair of 86s, and several 85s to meet the squad rating efficiently.