EA SPORTS™ College Football 26
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College Football 26 Season 1

July 7, 2025

SEASON 1

Every path to greatness starts somewhere. Whether you’re a seasoned College Football 25 Ultimate Team player or a wide-eyed freshman looking to dip their toes into the mode, Season 1 is the perfect time to start building your dream roster. From fan-favorite events like Names of the Game to the all-new Fresh Faces, there’s plenty to play for and earn all season long. Get started today. 

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ULTIMATE TEAM PROGRAMS

NAMES OF THE GAME

Run back the fan-favorite Names of the Game program from College Football 25, where we highlight some of the most interesting–and entertaining–names from throughout college football. 

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STANDOUTS

Standouts highlights top players from college football programs across the country. Every weekly Standout drop will spotlight remarkable players based on their class: Freshman, Sophomore and Upperclassman.

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FRESH FACES

This all-new event showcases players new to their team this season, from veterans who transferred schools to freshmen kicking off their college careers.

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ALUMNI

The new Alumni program begins during Season 1 but will continue to drop content all the way through Season 5. You can expect a variety of themes, formats, and Alumni player items from each drop as we highlight some of the greatest and most beloved college football players of all time.

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SEASON 1 PLAYER ITEMS

Throughout Season 1, there will be 23 total players you can acquire through the Trophy Store, Packs, and Tower Challenges. Log in to Ultimate Team during Season 1 to receive an 80 OVR Keldric Faulk player item that can be upgraded to 85 OVR with tokens from the Season 1 Trophy Store. Be sure to stay plugged in with the CFB Ultimate Team channel on X to know when remaining players will release during Season 1.

Players who will be available as part of the College Football Ultimate Team pool of items during Early Access on July 7th include:

  • Jeremiyah Love: HB | 86 OVR (LTD)
  • A.J. Harris: CB | 85 OVR (Tower of Valor Champion)
  • Keldric Faulk: EDGE | 80 OVR -> 85 OVR (Welcome Pack Player)
  • Parker Brailsford: C | 87 OVR (All-Season Champion)
  • Fernando Carmona: LT | 85 OVR (Trophy Store Champion)
  • Alex Perry: WR | 83 OVR (Hero)
  • Aiden Fisher: MIKE | 83 OVR (Hero)
  • Dallas Payne: TE | 81 OVR (Elite)
  • Darius Taylor: HB | 81 OVR (Elite)

Screen from College Football 26 Ultimate team showing stats and overall ratings for Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame.

Screen from College Football 26 Ultimate team showing stats and overall ratings for A.J. Harris of Penn State.

Screen from College Football 26 Ultimate team showing stats and overall ratings for Parker Brailsford of Alabama.

Screen from College Football 26 Ultimate team showing stats and overall ratings for Fernando Carmona of Arkansas.

FIELD PASS REWARD PATH

Earn Coins, Packs, uniforms, Trophies, Player Items, and more by progressing along the Season 1 Field Pass with the below reward path: 

Level 2: 1,000 Coins

Level 3: Uniform Pack

Level 4: 400 Trophies

Level 5: 79 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 6: 1,000 Coins

Level 7: Strategy Item Pack (Common)

Level 8: 450 Trophies

Level 9: 2,000 Coins

Level 10: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 11: Stadium Pack

Level 12: 500 Trophies

Level 13: 2,000 Coins

Level 14: Team Playbook Pack

Level 15: 80 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 16: 550 Trophies

Level 17: 3,000 Coins

Level 18: Team Playbook Pack

Level 19: 600 Trophies

Level 20: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 21: 3,000 Coins

Level 22: Strategy Item Pack (Common)

Level 23: 3,000 Coins

Level 24: 650 Trophies

Level 25: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 26: 4,000 Coins

Level 27: Uniform Pack

Level 28: 700 Trophies

Level 29: 4,000 Coins

Level 30: 83 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 31: Stadium Pack

Level 32: 750 Trophies

Level 33: 5,000 Coins

Level 34: 800 Trophies

Level 35: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 36: Team Playbook Pack

Level 37: 850 Trophies

Level 38: 5,000 Coins

Level 39: 900 Trophies

Level 40: Season 1 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 41: 6,000 Coins

Level 42: 950 Trophies

Level 43: Team Playbook Pack

Level 44: 6,000 Coins

Level 45: Season 1 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 46: 1,000 Trophies

Level 47: Strategy Item Pack (Uncommon)

Level 48: 6,000 Coins

Level 49: 1,000 Trophies

Level 50: 87 OVR Xavier Scott (BND)

Level 51: Season 1 Token

Level 52: 6,000 Coins

Level 53: 1,100 Trophies

Level 54: 6,000 Coins

Level 55: Season Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 56: 6,000 Coins

Level 57: 1,200 Trophies

Level 58: 6,000 Coins

Level 59: Season 1 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 60: 6,000 Coins

Level 61: 1,300 Trophies

Image showing a list of the Season 1 Field Pass rewards available to players in College Football 26 Ultimate Team Season 1.

PREMIUM REWARD PATH

New to College Football 26, earn extra rewards while progressing all season long with the Premium Pass. Get the premium version of the Field Pass with 1500 College Football Points. Each level along the Field Pass will grant you an added bonus.

Level 1: 80+ Premium Pass Fantasy Pack

Level 2: 400 Trophies

Level 3: 1,000 Coins

Level 4: Team Playbook Pack

Level 5: 79 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 6: 450 Trophies

Level 7: 1,000 Coins

Level 8: Strategy Item Pack (Common)

Level 9: 2,000 Coins

Level 10: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 11: 2,000 Coins

Level 12: Uniform Pack

Level 13: 550 Trophies

Level 14: 3,000 Coins

Level 15: 80 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 16: Stadium Pack

Level 17: 600 Trophies

Level 18: 3,000 Coins

Level 19: Team Pack

Level 20: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 21: 650 Trophies

Level 22: 4,000 Coins

Level 23: Strategy Item Pack (Common)

Level 24: 81 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 25: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 26: 700 Trophies

Level 27: 4,000 Coins

Level 28: Team Pack

Level 29: 750 Trophies

Level 30: Season 1 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 31: 5,000 Coins

Level 32: 82 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 33: 800 Trophies

Level 34: 5,000 Coins

Level 35: Season 1 Fantasy Pack (Uncommon)

Level 36: 850 Trophies

Level 37: 6,000 Coins

Level 38: 900 Trophies

Level 39: 83 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 40: Season 1 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 41: 1,000 Trophies

Level 42: 6,000 Coins

Level 43: 1,000 Trophies

Level 44: Strategy Item Pack (Uncommon)

Level 45: Season 1 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 46: 84 OVR Player Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 47: 6,000 Coins

Level 48: 1,000 Trophies

Level 49: 6,000 Coins

Level 50: 87 OVR Player Pack (BND)

Level 51: 1,000 Trophies

Level 52: 6,000 Coins

Level 53: 1,100 Trophies

Level 54: 6,000 Coins

Level 55: Season Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 56: 6,000 Coins

Level 57: 1,200 Trophies

Level 58: 6,000 Coins

Level 59: Season 1 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)

Level 60: 6,000 Coins

Level 61: 1,300 Trophies

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