FC 26 Boosting

The fourth Friday of November each year marks the start of Christmas shopping season, and this year it falls on November 28th. Black Friday is also a big celebration for FC 26, with the game discounted by 50% to $35. Some previously hesitant players may take this opportunity to join the game.

Besides the influx of new players, there will be some fantastic promotions featuring special cards that will undoubtedly impact the player transfer market, but you can prepare in advance.

FC Pro Live Promo

FC Pro Live Promo is a dynamic promotion based on real-world FC Pro esports tournaments. Player cards representing participating professional players will be upgraded based on their performance in the matches. This promotion starts this Friday.

This promotion seems somewhat lackluster compared to the major Black Friday event, as many players don't actually follow FC 26 esports tournaments. However, it has high trading potential because the value of Live Cards fluctuates dramatically as the event progresses. Last year's promotion also saw the release of some great SBC players, such as Sacha Boey.

Due to the low popularity of FC Pro Live, fewer people may open packs, leading to a shortage of fodder cards, which could actually increase their value in the short term. It's recommended that you monitor the market after Rivals Rewards or Marquee Matchups SBCs are released.

Black Friday And Thunderstruck Promo

A new promotion will also be held during Black Friday, and this one has been confirmed as Thunderstruck. Thunderstruck cards mainly feature players who are passionate and impactful on the field, most of whom are key players in their teams. These cards are also Live Cards, so if a player scores in a match or the team advances, they will receive stat boosts and even Playstyle improvements.

Thunderstruck promotion will last for two weeks, with two Thunderstruck teams unlocked sequentially. In addition to these promotions, this promotion will also feature Thunderstruck-themed visual designs and stadium merchandise, as well as exclusive SBCs, Icons, and more.

Black Friday is the most important event of the year because Thunderstruck promo is sure to introduce powerful players that significantly boost the power curve, including the first batch of promotional Icons and Heroes.

Furthermore, a large number of Flash SBCs, Flash Evolutions, Tournaments, and Live Events will drastically deplete players' FC 26 coins and fuel cards.

All the popular player cards from the promo, such as those from Prime Time, Ultimate Scream, and Festival of Football, will be massively re-released and added to packs, greatly increasing market supply and causing their value to decrease.

Impact On The Player Transfer Market

Black Friday could very well cause the player transfer market to crash again, as players typically sell their teams in advance to raise coins for new promotional players. During Black Friday, players open a large number of card packs, further increasing market supply. This will affect some high-value Gold cards, Icons, and Heroes.

Because Black Friday re-releases promotional cards, the supply of current and past promotional cards, especially those likely to be re-released, such as Festival of Football Captains and Team of the Week cards, will increase, causing their value to fall.

Currently, the value of top players like Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé has already begun to decline, but this is just the beginning, and the lowest point may occur next week.

If you don't want to lose too much, you can consider selling your non-core player cards worth more than 100,000 coins now. Festival of Football promotional cards are currently at a high value; if you want to get them, you can wait until Black Friday.

During the player market crash, some players may experience a short-term rebound after their value plummets, presenting a good opportunity for short-term trading, but the risk is high.

How To Prepare For Black Friday?

Stockpiling Fodder Cards

During Black Friday, there are usually many high-quality SBCs (Small Card Combinations), and completing them requires a large number of fuel cards, increasing market demand.

You can invest 700 to 1000 coins in some 83 OVR and 84 OVR gold players for future upgrade SBCs.

Players from popular leagues like Premier League and Ligue 1, as well as popular nationalities like France and Brazil, are also worth investing in, as they can be used for potential limited-time flash SBCs.

TOTW players are special cards, more valuable than regular gold cards. You can stockpile TOTW cards valued around 10,000 coins each as high OVR fodder cards.

Completing Daily Upgrade SBCs

Consistently complete Daily Bronze, Silver, and Gold Upgrade SBCs to stockpile players for your club.

Saving Packs

Starting now, save the card pack rewards you receive from FUT Champions, Rivals, and Tournaments until Black Friday promo begins.

Black Friday is one of the most anticipated promos for players. You can never have too many FC 26 coins for it. Remember to keep an eye on the market and execute your investment strategy in a timely manner.

With the development of the gaming industry, another closely related field, esports, is becoming increasingly well known, and more major game companies are starting to develop their own exclusive tournaments.

As a leader in the sports video simulation game industry, EA Sports FC launched its official esports tournament, FC Pro, in 2023, typically starting each year with the release of a new game in the series in September.

Therefore, this year, following the launch of FC 26 in September, FC 26 Pro tournament schedule quickly followed. The entire tournament is divided into multiple stages, with the most anticipated event besides the final being the upcoming FC 26 Pro Open.

Below, we will mainly introduce FC 26 Pro Open schedule and other related content.

What Is FC 26 Pro Open?

FC 26 Pro Open is actually part of the entire FC 26 Pro tournament for 2025-26, including the final; therefore, the subsequent tournament is also referred to as FC Pro World Championship.

Although only a select few will reach the finals, FC 26 Pro Open brings together 24 top players from around the world to compete in a 1v1 group stage, offering viewers and fans the most exciting matches during this phase.

FC 26 Pro Overall Schedule

Before Pro Open, FC 26 Pro ran through the following schedule starting in early September:

• Late September - October: Ladder & Regional Qualifiers
• October 31 - November 2: FC Pro Open Global Qualifier

Pro Ladder, serving as the preliminary round, attracted an astonishing 77,000 participants, with only 43 advancing to Regional Qualifiers, highlighting the intense competition.

From November 24, 2025, to January 20, 2026, FC 26 Pro Open group stage will continue until the final winner is determined.

FC 26 Pro Open Format

Sixteen players have emerged victorious from the qualifying rounds. These, along with eight players who qualified directly for FC 26 Pro Open based on their outstanding performance last season, will be divided into four groups.

FC 26 Pro Open will then adopt a double round-robin format, held in London, England. Only the top four players from each group will receive results:

• The first-place finisher will directly advance to the top eight and immediately qualify for World Championship.
• The second and third-place finishers will advance to Open Finals.
• The fourth-place finisher will be invited to participate in FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier.

FC 26 Pro Open will conclude with the finals starting on January 26, 2026. All specific schedules during the period are as follows:

• Group Stage, Day 1 - Monday, November 24th, 2025, 18:00 UTC
• Group Stage, Day 2 - Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, 18:00 UTC
• Group Stage, Day 3 - Monday, December 1st, 2025, 18:00 UTC
• Group Stage, Day 4 - Monday, December 8th, 2025, 18:00 UTC
• Group Stage, Day 5 - Monday, January 5th, 2026, 18:00 UTC
• Group Stage, Day 6 - Monday, January 12th, 2026, 18:00 UTC
• Group Stage, Day 7 - Monday, January 19th, 2026, 18:00 UTC
• Group Stage, Day 8 - Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, 18:00 UTC
• Finals - Monday, January 26th, 2026, TBC

FC 26 Pro Open Fighters And Groupings

The 24 fighters are divided into 4 groups in alphabetical order, as follows:

Group A:

• Vejrgang
• LJR Peixoto
• Tekkz
• Lukas_Official11
• Tuga810
• Yaskow

Group B:

• ManuBachoore
• Obrun
• Emre Yilmaz
• Darkley11
• Umut
• Caccia

Group C:

• nicolas99fc
• Brice
• Danipitbull
• Stingray
• Alihanlion
• Anasbadr

Group D:

• GuiBarros
• Levi de Weerd
• GugaFerraz
• Paulo Neto
• Nassada
• HHezers

Of the players listed above, the eight who directly qualified for the competition due to their outstanding performance in the previous season are:

• Vejrgang
• Obrun
• Levi de Weerd
• LJR Peixoto
• ManuBachoore
• nicolas99fc
• Brice
• GuiBarros

What Are FC 26 Pro Open Cups?

While the official competitions are in full swing, to allow remaining players to continue enjoying the fun of real-world competition, the game will also host FC 26 Pro Open Cups, held monthly from November 2025 to January 2026.

November competitions concluded on the 16th. The schedule for the following two months is as follows:

December Cup:

• Ladder Dates: December 9th to 16th, 2025
• Playoff Dates: December 20th to 21st, 2025

January Cup:

• Ladder Dates: January 6th to 16th, 2025
• Playoff Dates: January 31st to February 1st, 2025

Which Players Are The Favorites To Win?

Although FC 26 Pro Open has 24 participants, the real focus remains on players who have already demonstrated outstanding performances in previous editions, such as Vejrgang from Denmark and Manu Bachoore, a two-time champion.

Of course, luck doesn't always favor the same person, and upsets are common in any competition. Who knows, this year, an underdog might ultimately lift the trophy!

Why Should You Follow FC 26 Pro Open?

If you're a dedicated FIFA 26 player, watching professional players will undoubtedly be beneficial. Their player selection, team building, and tactical execution demonstrate a high level of expertise and can provide valuable insights for your gameplay.

Furthermore, FC 26 Pro Open group stage and subsequent finals will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. To encourage viewership, there may be rewards during the streams.

In short, as a dedicated tournament for football games, FC 26 Pro provides a new arena for those who love football but lack the opportunity to become stars on the pitch, allowing more people to fall in love with football itself.

If you're playing FIFA 26 and interested in the matches, don't forget to watch the games regularly and enjoy the fun of predicting the champion with other players on the game forums! Have fun!