Nofil KhanThe final week of Team of the Season is almost here, and Ultimate TOTS is set to arrive in FC 26 on Friday, May 22. This is the last major squad drop of the promo, bringing together the best cards from across the TOTS cycle and closing out one of the biggest stretches of the year.
But this week is not just about saving packs and waiting for the headline squad to hit packs. It is also about keeping your club healthy, staying on top of the daily menu grind, and making sure you are ready to enjoy the final stretch of the cycle instead of burning yourself out chasing every single reward.
What Ultimate TOTS Means
Ultimate TOTS is the final showcase squad of the Team of the Season promo. It is usually the best-of-the-best collection from the earlier league squads, which makes it the most desirable drop of the entire event.
For players who have been grinding objectives, SBCs, upgrades, and rewards since the start of TOTS, this is the week where all that preparation can finally pay off. It is the last big chance to pack elite cards from the promo and finish the season with something special.
SBC Expectations
Ultimate TOTS week should still be a busy one in the menus, even if the emphasis is shifting toward the end of the cycle. Expect a steady flow of player SBCs, upgrade content, and repeatable menu grinds that help you turn spare fodder into useful chances.
You should be ready for:
- TOTS Honorable Mentions SBCs, featuring standout players who narrowly missed the main squads.
- Repeatable TOTS Upgrade Packs, designed to recycle lower-rated cards into better promo opportunities.
- Player Pick SBCs, especially the familiar 1 of 3 style picks that keep the grind moving.
- High-value daily SBCs, which remain one of the best ways to use your club during the final promo week.
The key is not to sit on your club and do nothing. Keep completing the daily menu content, because that is where a lot of the value still comes from.
Pack Strategy
This is still a good time to save your better packs, but the focus should not be on extreme pack hoarding alone. If you have high-value packs with strong guarantees, hold them for Ultimate TOTS, but do not let that stop you from using the rest of your club properly during the week.
Packs with lower guarantees can still be opened if they help you keep the grind going and feed SBCs. The main goal is balance: save enough to give yourself a real shot at the best cards, but do not freeze your entire club waiting for a perfect moment that never comes.
Club Management
A healthy club is always more useful than an empty one full of unopened packs. Keep your fodder moving, recycle what you can, and avoid throwing away good cards just because they are not part of the headline squad.
If you have been stockpiling untradeable cards, this is a good week to finally put them to work. Use them in upgrades, player picks, and daily SBCs so you can keep the club active without spending coins unnecessarily.
Take It Easy
Ultimate TOTS is the end of the road for this part of the cycle, and that means it should feel like a celebration as much as a grind. There is still value in being smart, but there is no need to treat every pack like a life-or-death decision.
This is also the point where players should feel comfortable slowing down a little and actually enjoying the game again. The final TOTS squad is the perfect excuse to use the cards you have earned, complete the content you want, and enjoy the run-up to the next chapter of FC 26.
Final Stretch
Ultimate TOTS is the big finish, but it is not the end of the fun. It closes out the TOTS promo in style and sets the stage for the next major phase of the FC 26 cycle, including the World Cup-focused season that should become one of the highlights of the year.
So keep your club in good shape, keep grinding the menus daily, and be selective with your packs without overthinking every decision. This is the moment to make the most of what you have built and enjoy the last major promo drop of the season.
Want to maximize your chances of packing more TOTS during Ultimate TOTS week? Make sure you check out our full SBC and menu grind guide here: How to Pack More TOTS in FC 26: The Ultimate SBC Menu Grind Guide.