UEFA Primetime Promo Arrives in EA FC 26
EA Sports has dropped one of the biggest promos of the year — UEFA Primetime celebrating Europe’s elite football competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. Just like the classic Road to the Knockouts event, these live player items will receive upgrades based on real-life performances in European matches.
The event officially went live on Friday, November 7 at 6 PM (UK), and will run for a week. It features three main squads — UCL/UWCL, UEL/UECL, and Primetime Heroes each loaded with stars, rising talents, and club legends.
UEFA Primetime UCL/UWCL Squad
The headliner of the promo is none other than Erling Haaland (92) from Manchester City, joined by a stacked lineup of Europe’s best. Barcelona’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal (89) and Ballon d’Or contender Graham Hansen (90) add firepower to the front line, while William Saliba (88) anchors the defense.
Full UCL/UWCL Squad List:
- Erling Haaland – 92
- Graham Hansen – 90
- Lamine Yamal – 89
- Le Tissier – 88
- Saliba – 88
- Ríos – 87
- Barcola – 87
- Pavlović – 87
- Éder Militão – 87
- Gakpo – 87
- Højlund – 87
- Gordon – 87
- Estêvão – 86
- Nmecha – 86
- Bonny – 86
- Hamano – 86
- Elimbi Gilbert – 86
- Simons – 86
- Taylor – 84
- Matheus Silva – 84
- Rodríguez – 84
Top Picks:
- Haaland (92): The best striker in the promo, clinical finishing and immense physicality.
- Lamine Yamal (89): A must-try card for his pace, agility, and technical brilliance.
- Graham Hansen (90): Dominant on the wings in both men's and women’s Ultimate Team setups.
- Le Tissier (88): Solid defensive presence with great positioning and strength.
UEFA Primetime Heroes
Some of football’s biggest legends return as Primetime Heroes, giving players a nostalgic blast from the past. Headlined by Eden Hazard (89) and De Rossi (88), this lineup features icons from multiple leagues, each with unique chemistry boosts.
Full Heroes Squad:
- Eden Hazard – 89
- Giuly – 89
- Laudehr – 89
- De Rossi – 88
- Georges – 88
- Soldado – 88
Top Picks:
- Eden Hazard (89): Brings back the Chelsea-era flair with elite dribbling and finesse shooting.
- Giuly (89): A Ligue 1 legend with incredible balance and acceleration.
- De Rossi (88): Defensive midfield rock with top-tier tackling and leadership stats.
UEFA Primetime UEL/UECL Squad
The Europa League and Conference League squads highlight underrated talent shining across Europe. Haraslín (87) and Maatsen (87) headline this section, offering affordable and exciting options for Ultimate Team players.
Full UEL/UECL Squad:
- Haraslín – 87
- Maatsen – 87
- Koné – 86
- Hollerbach – 86
- Zaroury – 86
- McGregor – 86
- Ndour – 86
- Igor Jesus – 86
- Hadj-Moussa – 85
- Ishak – 85
- Rodrigo Mora – 85
- Bakambu – 85
- Brown – 85
- Unai López – 85
- Aarons – 84
- Edvardsen – 84
- Kluivert – 84
Top Picks:
- Maatsen (87): Excellent left-back for hybrid squads with solid links and balance.
- Koné (86): Dominant midfield option with box-to-box potential.
- Haraslín (87): Great value for coins with elite dribbling and pace.
Final Thoughts
The UEFA Primetime promo is shaping up to be one of EA FC 26’s most exciting events, offering dynamic cards that can grow as the European season unfolds. Whether you’re chasing Haaland’s powerhouse card, Yamal’s agility, or a Hero like Hazard, this promo has something for every type of player.
Expect additional SBCs, Objectives, and mini-releases throughout the week — so keep an eye out for more live cards hitting Ultimate Team soon.