MLB The Show 26 has just launched the new Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover Program, giving players a chance to earn a free 93 OVR Cover Athletes card featuring Bobby Witt Jr. by completing a set of objectives. There are also free team-themed items available in the in-game store.

Although this is a relatively short Program, the featured reward is quite solid, and some players may not know the fastest way to complete it or how to get the most value from it.

Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover Program Rewards

The reward track requires a total of 70 Points, distributed as follows:

• 10 Points: MLB The Show 26 Pack
• 20 Points: 500 Stubs
• 30 Points: Bat Skin and 5,000 XP
• 40 Points: Headliners Pack
• 50 Points: 5,000 XP
• 60 Points: MLB The Show 25 Pack
• 70 Points: 93 OVR Cover Athletes Bobby Witt Jr. and 10,000 XP

Even though the reward path is short, it still includes several packs and plenty of MLB The Show 26 stubs. More importantly, it offers a total of 20,000 XP, which is extremely valuable for players trying to progress through XP Path quickly.

How To Complete Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover Program?

Top Prospect

These two objectives can be completed at the same time and are very straightforward:

• Earn 7,000 Parallel XP (10 Points)

Accumulate 7,000 Parallel XP using any players in any mode, including Ranked Seasons, Play vs CPU, and more.

• Record 60 Total Bases (10 Points)

Use any players to accumulate 60 Total Bases.

After finishing both objectives, you will earn 20 Points, 500 Stubs, and one The Show Pack.

Career Highlights

This section is the core of Program. The objectives unlock sequentially, meaning you must complete the previous mission before the next one becomes visible. Make sure to keep track of your current objective.

Mission 1: Record 15 Hits

• Objective: Get 15 Hits using any players
• Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage

Mission 2: Score 11 Runs

• Objective: Score 11 Runs
• Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage

Mission 3: Hit 3 Home Runs

• Objective: Record 3 Home Runs
• Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage

Mission 4: Record 4 Extra Base Hits

• Objective: Get 4 Extra Base Hits with four different players
• Reward: 10 Points and unlocks the next stage

Mission 5: Steal 3 Bases

• Objective: Record 3 Stolen Bases. You can face weaker teams such as Colorado Rockies, get fast players on base, and steal from there.
• Reward: 10 Points

One important note: during Mission 2, many players are misled by the wording and mistakenly think they need to hit 11 triples. That is incorrect. You only need to score 11 runs.

You can complete all of these objectives very quickly on Rookie difficulty against the CPU. Eligible modes include Ranked Seasons, Co-Op, Weekend Classic, Play vs CPU, Mini Seasons, Conquest, Diamond Quest, and more. Simply choose whichever mode you enjoy most.

93 OVR Cover Athletes Bobby Witt Jr. SS (3B)

Hitting

Fielding

Speed

This card has strong Contact ratings against both right-handed and left-handed pitching, elite Clutch, and solid Vision. While the Power numbers are not top-tier, Bobby Witt Jr. still has enough pop to send the ball over the wall consistently.

The true standout features are the maxed-out 99 Speed and 99 Stealing attributes. If you enjoy using Drag Bunts or standard bunt strategies, this card is one of the best options available. It also comes with 8 Quirks.

Cover Athletes Bobby Witt Jr. is strong enough to compete directly with his Live Series version. Several attributes are already very close, and after a few Parallel upgrades, this card could arguably become even better.

Since Live Series ratings can fluctuate over time, any downgrade to Bobby Witt Jr.'s Live Series card would immediately make this version even more valuable and more appealing to use.

Besides its striking card design, Bobby Witt Jr. was the second overall pick in 2019 MLB draft, he was even ranked No.1 among the top 100 rookies before the 2022 season, making this card a great collector's item as well.

3rd Inning XP Path

The new 3rd Inning XP Path is about to arrive. You can save the 20,000 XP from this Program and claim it tomorrow instead, allowing it to go directly toward the new progression path. That is a very tempting option.

The current 2nd Inning XP Path already requires a massive amount of XP to reach the final Boss Pack, and the rewards in the upcoming path appear even more worthwhile.

Overall, this Program is very easy to complete. Simply finish Top Prospect objectives first, then continue playing normally to unlock everything else naturally. If you have already completed 2nd Inning XP Path, it is highly recommended to save XP and use it toward the upcoming 3rd Inning Program instead.

FC 26 launched Season 7 on April 23rd. As of this Thursday, the season officially enters its third week; consequently, Weekly Play 3 objective set for this season has now gone live.

Weekly Play is essentially a core set of missions within Ultimate Team mode. It is often viewed as a specific type of in-game objective designed to encourage you to earn Season Points, effectively in-game XP, by participating in various game modes.

TOTS Week 4 squad is set to be officially released later today. Over the coming week, you will be working to acquire these featured players; completing objectives during this period will not only earn you XP but also help you unlock additional card packs.

Below, we will provide you with all the details regarding Season 7 Weekly Play 3, including its duration and how to participate, to ensure you can maximize the rewards you earn.

Season 7 Weekly Play 3 duration

This objective campaign went live via an update on May 7th at 6:00 PM and is expected to run for 28 days. A new Weekly Play set may be released following its conclusion.

The campaign consists of five specific objectives. However, unlike Weekly Objectives released at the very start of Season 7, you only need to complete three of these tasks to unlock the ultimate reward: 300 Season Points (SP)!

Of course, if your skill level and available time permit, you can choose to complete all five objectives; doing so will bring your total Season Point earnings for this set up to 1,050.

Weekly Play 3 content

You will receive a reward of 150 SP for every individual Weekly Play 3 objective you complete. The specific requirements for each task are as follows:

• Play 5 Squad Battles matches on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty.
• Play 5 matches in Rivals.
• Play 5 matches in Champions.
• Play 5 Rush matches.
• Play 5 matches in any Live Event.

All of these modes and game types are integral parts of FC 26 Ultimate Team experience. Crucially, Weekly Play 3 does not require you to win matches or perform specific in-game actions, making these objectives relatively easy to complete.

Squad Battles

As a core offline mode for earning rewards within Ultimate Team, Squad Battles has received several adjustments in FC 26. The most notable change is that the weekly match limit, the number of games that count toward your weekly score, has been increased from 14 to 18.

SP earned from completing these matches counts toward your weekly ranking. Once you reach the weekly cap, you can continue to earn FC 26 coins, but your point total will no longer increase.

Notably, thanks to an update to the point system in January, it is now easier to achieve high scores in Squad Battles; for instance, scoring just three goals is sufficient to earn the maximum points for goals scored.

Although Weekly Play 3 has no specific additional requirements, if you aim to maximize your rewards in Squad Battles by winning matches, common tips include utilizing players with high OVR and employing wider tactical formations.

Rivals

Rivals is a seasonal competitive mode featuring multiple tiers, ranging from the lowest Division 10 to the highest Elite Division.

To advance through the ranks, you must win as many matches as possible to earn Rivals points (you need at least 15 points to qualify for the weekly leaderboard). Rewards are distributed every Thursday based on your current Division.

Occasionally, random bounty objectives will appear during matches; completing these yields various rewards, which can provide additional bonuses such as more coins, packs, or even accelerated Division progress.

If your skill level is high enough to allow you to win three or more consecutive matches, you can also earn Double Promotion and Double Rivals Points.

Champions

This is a competitive mode utilizing a Weekend League format, consisting of 15 matches played between Friday and Monday. It is divided into two stages: Playoffs and Weekend League Finals.

You must first participate in Division Rivals and accumulate 1,000 points to qualify for Champions Playoffs, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Finals. The higher your ranking in the Finals, the better the rewards you will receive.

It is important to note that this mode does not allow for draws; if a match ends in a tie, you must proceed to extra time or a penalty shootout until a winner is decided.

Although Champions appears to be the most intensely competitive mode, it features a very player-friendly mechanic: the qualification tokens you earn to enter the Finals do not expire.

Typically, at the end of a season, your accumulated SP are reset, requiring you to start from scratch; however, Champions Finals qualification tokens are exempt from this reset and carry over into the next season.

Rush

This is a fast-paced, 5v5 small-sided match mode that has become a core component of Ultimate Team. Each match lasts 7 minutes and features no half-time break.

Each team consists of just four outfield players controlled by you, and one AI-controlled goalkeeper; however, you can issue specific commands to direct AI keeper. Additionally, the pitch dimensions differ from those of a standard field, being significantly more compact.

Live Event

Unlike the four gameplay modes mentioned previously, Live Event actually spans across the three major modes within EA FC 26. It encompasses a vast array of matches and gameplay types, offering you significantly fewer restrictions by comparison.

Extra tips

We highly recommend completing all five objectives whenever possible to unlock every Season 7 Weekly Play 3 SP reward. Doing so will allow you to accelerate your Season Pass progression, unlock the associated card packs, and acquire even more TOTS players before May 22nd!

That wraps up everything we have to share with you today. FC 26 updates its in-game content very frequently, so be sure to complete new events promptly and keep a close eye on the schedule! Good luck!