The launch of EA SPORTS FC 27 brings a new set of rewards for Football Ultimate Team players, with the exact rewards depending on the edition purchased, pre-order eligibility, previous FC 26 progress, and memberships. For players starting Ultimate Team early, understanding which rewards are available and when they arrive can make the first squad-building decisions much easier.
EA has also changed the way FUT progression works in FC 27. More rewards are tradeable, match rewards provide a larger contribution toward club progression, and players have more ways to improve their squads through Evolutions, SBCs, the Transfer Market, and campaign content.
Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Rewards
The largest launch reward packages are tied to the Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition. Eligible players can start receiving these rewards when Early Access begins, although some benefits are delivered over multiple months rather than all at once.
One of the main FUT rewards is the 85+ International ICON Pack. Eligible Ultimate Edition players and Ultimate Plus Edition players receive this reward, subject to the pre-order conditions listed by EA. Ultimate Plus players also receive a 1-of-5 Base Hall of FUT Player Pick featuring Adebayo Akinfenwa, Marouane Fellaini, Loïc Rémy, Eljero Elia, and Giovani Dos Santos.
Both Ultimate Edition tiers also include an additional Evolution Slot, which can be particularly useful during the early stages of squad building. Instead of replacing every lower-rated player immediately, Evolutions give players another way to develop cards that fit their preferred style.
Premium Pass and FC Points
Season rewards are another important part of the launch package. Ultimate Edition owners receive the Season 1 Premium Pass, while Ultimate Plus Edition owners receive Premium Passes covering Seasons 1 through 5.
Season 1 is Ones To Watch, followed by additional seasons throughout the opening months of FC 27. This means the value of the launch package is not limited to the first week of Ultimate Team, since some rewards are connected to later seasonal progression.
FC Points included with the editions are also distributed in installments. The first eligible installment becomes available after the initial login, with later installments delivered on the schedule provided by EA. Players therefore should not expect every included FC Point to appear immediately after starting the game.
FC 26 Carryover Rewards
Players who earned eligible rewards in FC 26 can also receive carryover rewards in FC 27. These rewards are separate from the normal Ultimate Edition bonuses and are scheduled to arrive across several dates in October.
The carryover pool includes packs, loan players, Evolutions, Player Picks, and Coins. For example, eligible Pre-Season Completionist rewards include a 10,000 Coin reward, while the Pre-Season Completionist Group Reward includes 20,000 Coins and a tradeable 83+ Player Pick.
To receive these rewards, players need to use the same EA Account and platform family that were used to earn the eligible FC 26 rewards. EA also notes that PlayStation-earned rewards can only be claimed on PlayStation, so players should make sure they are using the correct account and platform before expecting the carryover items.
EA Play and Club Member Rewards
EA Play members have additional launch benefits, including a 10-hour trial and recurring Ultimate Team Draft Tokens. The first listed EA Play reward is a cosmetic item for The Grounds, with further benefits available through the membership.
Club Members can also receive additional rewards across FUT, The Grounds, and Career Mode. The first Club Member drop includes FUT cosmetics, an AXP multiplier for The Grounds, and a Gareth Bale Legendary Item for Career Mode.
These rewards are useful additions, but they should be viewed separately from the core Ultimate Team progression available to every player.
How to Use Your Launch Rewards
The biggest mistake during the opening phase of Ultimate Team is treating every reward as something that needs to be used immediately. A strong starter squad does not require every pack to be opened or every player to be replaced on day one.
If you receive valuable tradeable items, consider whether they solve a real weakness in your squad before spending them. FC 27 places greater emphasis on tradeable rewards and Transfer Market flexibility, giving players more control over whether to upgrade immediately or save resources for a better opportunity.
This is also where FC 27 Coins become useful as part of normal squad management. Instead of spending every Coin as soon as it arrives, players can compare their current squad with the available market options and prioritize positions that have the largest gameplay impact.
What Makes FC 27’s Launch Progression Different
FC 27 is designed around a more connected progression system. EA says a higher proportion of rewards across Objectives, game modes, and other FUT activities will be tradeable, while post-match rewards are also being increased.
Rivals, Champions, and Squad Battles can provide more FUT Coins after matches than in FC 26, while eligible matches can also provide Season Points. EA states that players can earn between 15 and 100 Season Points per eligible match, with a daily limit of 850 Season Points.
That makes playing matches an important part of early club development rather than relying entirely on weekly rewards or Store content. FC27 Coins for sale can therefore be managed alongside tradeable packs, Player Items, Evolutions, and SBC rewards instead of being treated as the only path toward a stronger team.
For new players, the best approach is to claim every eligible launch reward, check which items are tradeable, build around the strongest players that fit the squad, and keep some resources available for future upgrades. With Season 1 content already providing additional objectives, Evolutions, and campaign rewards, the opening squad should be treated as the starting point of the club rather than the final destination.