You have to tune into the many promos in EA Sports FC 25 if you want to deck out your Ultimate Team. Even though EA is generally tight-lipped about these events and cards, some promos are staples while others are leaked ahead of time.
Major promos also have a set schedule — they always release on Friday around the same week as they did in previous years. Taking all of that into account, we have made some educated guesses on what the schedule for upcoming promos in EA FC 25 will look like and what to expect of each.
All Upcoming EA Sports FC 25 Promo And Speculated Dates
Below are all the promos and campaigns that are more than likely to be featured in EA FC 25. The dates are, however, purely speculation based on past trends and are subject to change.
| Promo | Expected Start Date |
|---|---|
| Team of the Year (Active) | January 17, 2025 |
| Future Stars | January 31, 2025 |
| Road to the Final | February 7, 2025 |
| Grassroot Greats (Brand New Promo) | Unknown |
| Fantasy FC | February 28, 2025 |
| Showdown Series | March 7, 2025 |
| Ultimate Birthday | March 14, 2025 |
| Golazo | March 28, 2025 |
| TOTS Warm Up Series | April 11, 2025 |
| Team of the Season | April 18, 2025 |
| FUTTIES | July 18, 2025 |
| Pre-Season | August 29, 2025 |
| Team of the Week | Available Every Weeks |
Of course, outside of these, other additional promos may be released, too. We had a lot of international football last year with the Copa America and Euros, with plenty of in-game events surrounding them. EA may release something else in their stead to patch those dry periods.
The Team of the Year has already kicked off, and all players are available in the packs. Future Stars, Road to the Final, brand-new Grassroot Greats, and Fantasy FC are leaked to be next in line. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you can expect from all of them.
Future Stars
Future Stars will introduce new cards for next-generation prodigies to EA FC 25. Last year’s squad included the likes of Arda Güler, Cole Palmar, and Lauren James, among other breakout talents. Not just emerging talents, we’ll also get yesteryear legends in their younger days through Icons. Ronaldinho and Paolo Maldini are two Icons who have been leaked so far.
Road To The Finals
Per leaks, the Road to the Finals will follow the Future Stars and that makes February 7 the likely date for its release. In Road to the Finals, the cards of players who belong to clubs that have progressed in UEFA competitions will receive stats upgrades. By the time the promo starts, we will know all the teams that have advanced.
Upgrades are not based on individual performance. The further the team advances, the more upgrades the featured player card gets.
Grassroot Greats
Grassroot Greats is a never-before-seen promo rumored to be about past iconic FIFA UT cards. Some cards recently added to the database include Gervinho, Doumbia, and Ibarbo. This is the first time it is featured, so we don’t know the specifics and will have to wait until any official announcement for confirmation.
If leaks about it following RTTF are true, expect either a February 14 or 21 release.
Fantasy FC
Fantasy FC is similar to RTTF, and during it all featured cards will receive upgrades. But the upgrade here is based on the individual performance of the player in the domestic league instead of teams. Up to a +4 OVR can be received based on performance.
Showdown Series
In the Showdown Series, two players from opposing teams that are due a match in their domestic league will be up for choosing. If the player you select wins their match, the card will receive a +2 OVR upgrade. The Showdown players will also get their SBCs daily during the promo.
Ultimate Birthday
Ultimate Birthday is an anniversary event where EA releases many cards to celebrate Ultimate Team reaching its yearly milestone. Lots of them will be waiting to be packed, and some will be available through challenges.
Golazo
Golazo was introduced last year with EA Sports FC 24, and you’ve already guessed what it is about —new cards to celebrate the most impossible and legendary goals in the game’s storied history. Expect more Squad Building Challenges, Evolutions, and Objectives, too, when the promo is live.
TOTS Warm Up Series & TOTS
The TOTS Warm Up Series is usually a week-long promo to prepare us for the main event, Team of the Season. During the warm-up phase, you’ll get plenty of SBCs and Objectives that’ll reward you packs to give you the best shot at fetching the TOTS cards when it goes live.
Similar to Team of the Year, we will get plenty of cards of players who had an excellent season in the Team of the Season promo.
FUTTIES
During FUTTIES, everyone can vote for their favorite cards from the nominees, and the ones with the maximum votes get a massively upgraded card. It typically lasts for six weeks towards the end of the European season.
Pre-Season
Pre-Season is the last promo in every game, helping you prepare for the next title. Various Objectives, SBCs, and Evolutions will be added to EA Sports FC 25, and completing them will get you rewards for the Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC 26.
After that, start stressing about building the Ultimate Team for the EA FC 26.
What Time Do Promos Start in EA Sports FC 25?
New promos always start at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET, 6 PM GMT) on Fridays. This has been a tradition for a very long time, so expect new ones to drop around this time as well. However, there is one exception in Team of the Week, which is released every week on Wednesday.
What Are the Upcoming Promos In Ultimate Team?
Per leaks, the next promos in EA Sports FC 25 are Future Stars, Road to the Final, Grassroot Greats, and Fantasy FC. Future Stars is expected to be the next one, and it’ll likely begin on the same day the current Team of the Year ends: January 31, 2025.
Past EA Sports FC 25 Promo Dates
Just for the record, here are some of the past EA FC 25 promos you have missed.
| Promo | Star Date |
|---|---|
| Road to the Knockouts | September 20, 2024 |
| Total Rush | October 11, 2024 |
| Trailblazers | October 25, 2024 |
| Centurions | November 8, 2024 |
| Track Stars | November 15, 2024 |
| FC Pro Live | November 22, 2024 |
| Thunderstruck | November 29, 2024 |
| Ultimate Succession | December 5, 2024 |
| Globetrotters | December 13, 2024 |
| Winter Wildcard | December 20, 2024 |
| Numero FUT | January 3, 2025 |
If you do not want to miss out on future promos, keep an eye out for our coverage on EA Sports FC 25, and we’ll update you when the new ones worth checking out are announced. In the meantime, check out our analysis on Team of the Week.
Published: Jan 24, 2025 10:58 am