Rivals is one of the most popular game modes in EA FC 26, and a lot of that credit goes to its rewards. FUT gives out insane rewards for a little consistent effort every week. I can safely say you’re getting rewarded nicely for the time you put into this mode. But if you’re new, you might not understand how and when to claim these rewards.
To keep things simple, I’m going to talk about when Rivals rewards are released and where you can claim them. We’ll also review the various rewards for different ranks and discuss where the most valuable rewards can be found. So if you’re new to EA FC 26 or FUT, make sure to stick around.
When Are FUT Rivals Rewards Released?
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FUT Rivals rewards in EA FC 26 are released weekly on Thursday at exactly 3 AM ET. You can use this to calculate when they will release in other time zones around the world. EA is pretty punctual with its timings, so unless an update or server crash is going on at that time, players can access their Rivals rewards from the past week at 3 AM ET on Thursday.
How To Claim Your Rivals Rewards?
Now that you know when the rewards are released in-game, the next step is claiming them. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide you can follow to claim your Rivals rewards:
- Go to the Rivals mode in the Competitive tab (there will be a small icon saying ‘Rewards Available’).
- The game will show you which division you finished in, plus whether you had a reward upgrade. It will then show you all the rewards you received.
- If you received any ‘1 of 3’ picks, you’ll need to do those before progressing.
- Next, go to the Store. Here, you’ll find the packs you received under ‘My Packs’.
And that’s it. Easily open up all your Rivals rewards and look forward to next week’s rewards.
Division Breakdown & Upgrade Rewards
You’ve claimed this week’s rewards, but want to climb higher next week, right? For that, you’ll need to understand how the divisions are broken down as well as upgrade rewards. This will also motivate you to put in that extra bit of effort to reach the top.
FUT Rivals divisions are divided into 10 Divisions and an Elite Division. The rewards get better in an ascending order, meaning you start in Division 10 and need to work your way up. Rewards start at 50 Champions Qualification Points and 10x 75+ Rare Players packs in Division 10 and go up to 1,000 Champions Qualification Points, 30,000 coins, 2x Premium Gold Packs, and a lot more.
Getting to the Elite Division isn’t for everyone, but make sure to get as high as you can for the best rewards. If you want the reward upgrades for your Division, you need to meet a higher point threshold, which will automatically qualify you for the upgrade rewards. So don’t slack off if you want to progress faster in FUT Rivals.
Published: Dec 16, 2025 11:00 am