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How to Upgrade Items in Madden 26 Ultimate Team

Whether its Season Pass Players or Welcome Pack Items this is how you upgrade players in Madden 26 Ultimate Team.

  • Acquire base item (Welcome packs, Field pass objectives, Solo Challenges, Events)
  • Go to upgrade path of base item
  • Add required tokens (or items) to upgrade the player
Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing the player item for Khalil Mack, along with info on how to upgrade an item in MUT.
Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing the player item for Khalil Mack, along with info on how to upgrade an item in MUT. is now the current item in the media gallery
Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing the player item for Khalil Mack, along with info on how to upgrade an item in MUT.

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