Nofil KhanWhat is Knockout Royalty in EA Sports FC 26?
Knockout Royalty is an upcoming Ultimate Team promo in EA Sports FC 26 with new promo items already teased in-game, new Heroes plus three tournaments dropping during the event.
When does Knockout Royalty start?
Knockout Royalty begins on Friday, 13 February at 6PM UK time.
What’s confirmed so far?
Here’s what you can safely treat as confirmed right now:
- New Heroes: EA has revealed four Knockout Royalty Heroes.
- New Icons: Two new Knockout Royalty Icons have been added to the game.
- New Tournaments: Lightweight Royalty Tournament, Middleweight Royalty Tournament, and Heavyweight Royalty Tournament.
Which Heroes are confirmed for Knockout Royalty?
| Hero | Position | Rating | PlayStyles+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bierhoff | ST | Finesse Shot+ Precision Header+ | |
| Roy Makaay | ST | Low Driven+ Finesse Shot+ | |
| Gilberto Silva | CDM | Anticipate+ Jockey+ | |
| Uli Hoeneß | RM | Quick Step+ Technical+ | |
| Dunga | CDM | Bruiser+ Anticipate+ | |
| Geoffrey Hurst | ST | Finesse Shot+ Power Header+ |
You can see all Knockout Royalty players on their FUT GG page here.
How do the Royalty Tournaments work? (Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight)
Knockout Royalty introduces three online-only tournaments found under Ultimate Team → Play → Tournaments. Lightweight Royalty Tournament is open entry, while Middleweight Royalty Tournament and Heavyweight Royalty Tournament are locked behind progression milestones—so you have to earn your way up the ladder.
Tournament Structure
- Lightweight Royalty Tournament: Open entry.
- Middleweight Royalty Tournament: Unlock by winning Lightweight quarter-final match.
- Heavyweight Royalty Tournament: Unlock by winning Middleweight semi-final match
- Entries: 5 entries per tournament per day (resets daily).
- Format: Classic Match
How to prepare for Knockout Royalty (simple checklist)
If you want to be ready without overthinking it:
- Stock fodder for SBCs (new promo usually means daily SBC content).
- Keep coins liquid so you can buy players fast when the market moves after release.
No need to overcommit until rewards/SBC requirements are confirmed.
Knockout Royalty is shaping up to be a promo built around high-stakes modes, with the Royalty Tournament ladder looking like the main grind.
Bookmark this page - we’ll update it when rewards and the full squad go live.