EA FC 26 will launch its biggest and most important event, Team of the Season, this Friday. The event will last several weeks and brings the most powerful players you can use all the way until the end of FC 26.

If you prepare well in advance, the next five weeks will be packed with fun. Let's break down the event mechanics, schedule, key phases, and the best preparation strategies to help you make the smartest decisions throughout this promotional cycle.

What is Team of the Season?

Team of the Season (ToTS) honors the most outstanding performers from the current season across all major leagues worldwide (including both men's and women's football). This promotion is considered the most significant of the year - not only does it run for a long time (6 weeks), but each week up to four separate league-specific Teams of the Season will be released into packs in batches.

This year's schedule is quite tight. The developers have skipped ToTS Warm-up, and the first starting squad of the season's best team will arrive on Friday. During the final week, the developers will pick the very best players from all leagues to form a mixed ultimate squad. Keep in mind that when a new league arrives on Friday, the previous week's ToTS will be removed from packs at the same time. Use your fodder cards according to the league you are targeting.

How ToTS Works?

Once the promotion begins, besides opening packs, you can obtain ToTS cards through the following methods:

League-Specific Upgrade SBCs

The top 5 leagues (Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Premier League, LaLiga) and their corresponding women's leagues usually have standalone repeatable upgrade challenges. You can submit 11 rare gold cards to receive 3 rare players from a specific league. For secondary leagues like MLS and Eredivisie, there is typically no separate repeatable upgrade; instead, you need to craft upgrades, player picks, or specific guaranteed SBCs to acquire them.

Guaranteed SBCs

Each week, guaranteed SBCs for specific leagues will be released. Completing the challenge guarantees a ToTS player from that league. These SBCs do not set an OVR floor, so you may end up with quite a few cards you don't want.

Competitive Mode Rewards

Weekend League and Champions – depending on your win total, rewards include player picks or guaranteed packs that contain a designated league (e.g., the featured league of that week).

Squad Battles and Rivals – higher tiers are directly tied to guaranteed packs for specific leagues. For example, Elite division may reward a guaranteed Serie A player, while lower divisions might get MLS or Eredivisie rewards.

How to Prepare for ToTS?

Season Pass

You will also need 500,000 coins ready, because the premium track of TOTS-themed Season Pass contains extremely overpowered player cards.

Upgrades

TOTS is, at its core, a promotion that heavily relies on pack openings. Therefore, your main goal is to accumulate as many packs as possible and unpack TOTS cards.

After completing daily SBCs and supply packs, you can immediately start opening 5 of 10 79+ Player Pick and 1 of 4 80+ Player Pick you obtain. Use the fodder you unpack as materials to repeatedly craft other SBCs that reward packs.

You can open the 14x83+ Rare Gold Player Pack now to get some fodder cards, while it's recommended to wait until the event starts on Friday for higher-level packs like 86+.

For players willing to invest more time, Premium Mixed Leagues Upgrade is worth cycling through. This SBC costs around 10,000–15,000 coins to complete. By continuously opening the reward packs and selling tradeable items, you will hardly lose FC 26 coins. It is advisable to keep Prime Gold Players Pack from this cycle for Friday and recycle everything else.

Player SBCs

At this stage, try to avoid completing any player SBCs. In just one week, the current top player cards will rapidly depreciate in the face of TOTS cards. TOTS cards come with better playstyle combinations and stronger stats. Unless you have a very specific squad need, save your fodder resources until the promotion begins.

Evolutions System

The evolution system has become a core part of the gameplay. Just before TOTS, do not grind matches blindly; instead, set up chain evolutions with a clear purpose.

Look for players rated below 80 OVR who have excellent playstyles - even bronze or silver cards. Apply one or two evolution steps but do not fully upgrade them, keeping their rating below 85. During TOTS, many high-quality evolution opportunities will appear.

If you are already working on an evolution chain that takes a player to 89 or 90 OVR, you can continue with it. It is expected that top-tier evolution tasks adapted to a 90-rating cap will be available very soon during TOTS. An 89 OVR player who can play multiple positions - such as CAM, central midfielder (CM), or winger - will be a perfect carrier for future evolutions.

Right before and after TOTS promo goes live, the developers will release some SBCs designed to tempt you into emptying all your club stock. Stay alert and use those resources on players from the league you support.

Have you hit a plateau in MLB The Show 26 and are unsure how to improve your rating? Don't worry, maybe you're just not on the right track. For regular players, making these three changes can make a big difference. Let's check if you've done these three things right!

Rebuild Your Pitching Lineup

Many players are using pitchers who are completely unsuitable for the current meta. While batters largely depend on personal preference, pitchers are crucial. A bad pitcher will get you blown out. Especially when a card is supercharged, you must make the most of that week.

Here are four starting pitchers not recommended for ranked play:

• Cristopher Sánchez is basically a free win for most players.
• Justin Verlander is like a lower-tier Clayton Kershaw.
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto is easily blown out even on Legend difficulty.
• Dylan Cease is also ineffective in the game.

Regarding bullpen, Devin Williams only has three pitches and lacks variety. Kenley Jansen's release point is too predictable. Robert Suarez and Shawn Armstrong are also runners-up. These pitchers shouldn't be in your lineup.

Actually, you can adjust your pitching lineup to a decent level without spending too many MLB The Show 26 stubs.

As for the batting lineup, while Fernando Tatis Jr. is a good choice, and his 242 batting average is indeed impressive, we don't plan to put him in this position here. Because if you equip him with a speed mod, his defensive performance will exceed your expectations.

Replacing Justin Crawford with Max Clark in center field is a cost-effective choice; he has more power, a better swing, and is more efficient. Bryan Reynolds in right field is one of the best outfielders in the game.

George Brett is slightly better than Munetaka Murakami for first base. Willi Castro is one of the best players in the game for third base, and he's also a switch hitter. These are basically the main positional adjustments you'll need to make.

Fix Your Game Settings

The second aspect, just as important as the lineup, is the game settings. There are a few key items players should pay attention to.

First, Hitting Interface must be set to Zone, and PCI Sensitivity should be lowered to around 70%. Otherwise, it will cause the ball to hit too high or too low. For PCI Center, Diamonds is recommended, with no inner and no outer, and the color should be orange.

For Pitching Interface, it's best not to choose Pulse; Pinpoint is recommended. Yes, it's a bit difficult and requires practice, but once you master it, it will improve your ball control by 20 times. Compared to Pulse, Pinpoint gives you more than 30 times the control over the landing point.

Next is Pitching Ball Marker. Adjust it to Pitching Trail so you can clearly see the complete trajectory of the ball and form a mental image instead of guessing.

Finally, you need to set Throwing Interface to Button Accuracy. Using only Button makes passing unpredictable, leaving you with little recourse. Accuracy displays a green window indicating whether a shot is needed, giving you control. Always enable Throwing Cancellation to prevent errors.

Currently, the most popular Hitting Views are Strike Zone 1 and Strike Zone High. Importantly, switch your defensive view to the same Strike Zone view. Seeing the ball from the batter's perspective while pitching allows for a better assessment of its potential. Don't use the default view.

If you play ranked with a bad pitcher and Pulse Pitching, the result is predictable. Correcting these two things will significantly improve your skill level.

Also Read: MLB The Show 26 2nd Inning Program Guide | Unmissable Rewards!

Properly Managing Stubs and Collections

Manage your cards properly. Many players have this problem: they collect a little bit of each team, even duplicates, but never complete a team's collection.

Some cards are useful early in the game, but are replaced by stronger cards after 2-3 weeks. Therefore, now is the best time to use them. Don't wait until all your cards are locked and unsellable. You'll never get those reward cards, or by the time you do, they'll be outdated.

Sell all cards you're not currently pursuing. For example, if you only want to focus on Live Series, sell all other series. If you're focused on American League, sell all National League cards. If your goal is National League, do the opposite.

Concentrate your resources on completing one league at a time. Completing each division or league will give you a greater sense of accomplishment and allow you to unlock top rewards like Jackson Chourio sooner. Trying to do everything at once will result in accomplishing nothing. You might have dozens of locked cards without any meaningful return.

In short, do these three things well: build a reasonable pitching lineup, optimize game settings, and manage your stubs and collection wisely. These don't require excessive grinding; they are simple and easy methods that can greatly improve your gaming experience and win rate.

If you can do these things well, you'll acquire more good players faster, win more games, and enjoy the game more, without losing interest early because of losing streaks. Hope this helps!

In MLB The Show 26, have you completed your collection and acquired the cards, but unsure how to arrange your lineup? This guide will teach you how to build the best lineup for each position.

Catchers

Fifth on the list is Salvador Perez. His swing is smooth, and he's inexpensive, costing only 15,000 stubs. If you don't have that many, you can buy MLB 26 stubs directly from Utnice.com; this card is definitely worth buying. 

Fourth is Live Series Cal Raleigh, suitable for All-Star difficulty. His price is high, so it's not recommended to waste your money. New players can try him out.

Third is Will Smith. Arguably the best budget catcher, with a good swing, and his defense can be improved through Parallel Mods.

Second is Roy Campanella. Excellent on both offense and defense, fast, and possesses the two most important quirks: Dead Red and Breaking Ball Hitter. Some find the swing difficult to adapt to, while others find it perfectly fine.

The top catcher is Adley Rutschman. His form is much better this year than last, his defense is good, and his speed is considered fast for a catcher. He has a Dead Red and a First Pitch, but lacks a Breaking Ball Hitter. Overall, however, he remains the strongest catcher currently.

In addition, there are two honorary nominees, Joe Mauer and Harry Ford. While Harry Ford's speed isn't what it used to be, he's still worth a try.

First Base

There are several ties for first base: Vinnie Pasquantino, Bryce Harper, and David Ortiz.

Vinnie Pasquantino's defense is practically nonexistent, his hitting is decent, his clutch isn't high, but he's not too bad against lefties. Bryce Harper is a bit weaker but faster, and his defense is slightly better than Vinnie Pasquantino's. David Ortiz has the best quirks of the three; his swing is a matter of personal preference.

Next on the list is Munetaka Murakami. His power is significantly higher than the three above, his swing is extremely smooth, his speed is average, and his defense is decent.

The second-place finisher at first base is Carlos Santana. He has a First Pitch and Dead Red, better quirks, and is the best defensive first baseman in the game.

Undoubtedly, the first place is Albert Pujols. He has almost all the important quirks, good power, defense, and speed; he can even play third base.

Second Base

Fifth place is JJ Wetherholt. He's fast, has a decent swing, and is generally very solid.

Fourth place has two ties: Mookie Betts and Didi Gregorius. Mookie Betts has poor defense but is quite fast. Didi Gregorius is similar to Mookie, with poor defense but a powerful hit, even faster speed, good quirks, and many people love his swing.

Third place is Chone Figgins. His swing isn't very attractive, but his speed and defense are good.

The second-place finisher at second base is Ozzie Albies. Excellent swing, average quirks, decent speed.

The most recommended second baseman is Ketel Marte. A very strong offensive second baseman, average defense, quick reflexes, and irreplaceable hitting value as a second baseman.

Third Base

Greg Nettles, ranked fifth at third base, has good defense and a decent swing.

Fourth is Kazuma Okamoto, good swing, also has a dead red, and relatively strong power.

Next is Maikel Garcia, the most overpriced card, possibly the best defense, but low cost-effectiveness.

Second on third base is Willi Castro, his actual performance exceeds his stats, and he is generally recommended.

The best third baseman is José Ramírez, the consensus number one. Although his defense is inconsistent, his high vision makes him a viable option for second base.

Shortstop

Fifth is Geraldo Perdomo. Low power but possesses Dead Red and Breaking Ball Hitter abilities, decent speed, and good defense; one of the most underrated cards.

Fourth shortstop: Leo De Vries has three of the most important quirks and is budget-friendly.

Third: Corey Seager has an excellent swing, average arm strength, but good overall defense.

Second: Francisco Lindor. Although his defense is relatively weak, he has good quirks, and his swing is consistently popular with players.

First shortstop: Troy Tulowitzki is arguably the best. All his stats are outrageous, and he has a complete set of important quirks.

Left Field

Actually, the left field position is currently relatively scarce, so only three players are recommended here.

Third on the list is Roman Anthony. Around 15,000 stubs; slightly lacking in power, but otherwise passable.

Second: Andrew McCutchen; his swing is consistently good, his defense is poor but he's well-suited for the left field position.

A highly recommended player is Lance Berkman. Extremely effective against righties, but somewhat weak against lefties. Overall, he's still very reliable.

Center Field

Fifth place: Jackson Chourio's swing is better than expected, but he lacks power.

Next is Max Clark; good contact, lacks power, and his defense is average.

Third place: Julio Rodríguez is also an overvalued player; his hitting is average and he needs improvement in many areas.

Then Byron Buxton is highly recommended. 99 speed, good power, already excellent.

First place is undoubtedly Mike Trout. Top-tier hitting, and his defense is sufficient; a blind pick.

Right Field

Jeremy Bennett is worth recommending; he's strong against righties, and his swing is reportedly very good.

Ronald Acuña Jr. has good hitting and strong arms, but his defensive reaction is somewhat poor.

Third place is Ken Singleton; his stats are decent, but his 59 speed severely hinders his defense.

Second place goes to Aaron Judge. His hitting is near-collectible level, and his defense makes up for it, making him worth using.

The top spot for right field belongs to Fernando Tatis Jr. He's an all-around player with a good swing, good defense, and high speed.

So, these are the recommended players for each position. If you're lucky enough to own any of the players on this list, start using them in MLB 26!

To all MLB The Show 26 players, as you climb the ranks in the game, you need to master better pitching techniques as quickly as possible. Next, we'll explore how to throw perfect pitches like a Pro.

Pitching Mechanics

First, we must understand the pitching mechanics in the game. Let's take a fastball as an example. Its pitching motion is down, up, then vertically down again.

There are three key elements: accuracy, timing, and angle. Accuracy refers to the precision and rhythm of your trajectory; timing is the instant you begin to pull down from the highest point of the trajectory, not the moment you touch the circle; and angle is how close you are to the circle at the end of the pull.

There are some common misconceptions players have about these elements. Actually, you don't need to strive for a perfect 0° or 1° angle, and that as long as all three elements are met, all perfect pitches will have the same effect.

However, Pinpoint doesn't allow for fine-tuning of the pitch; for example, you can't intentionally delay your release, which might slightly affect your choice of fast or slow pitches in the game.

Pitching Philosophy

We need to pay attention to your first pitch strike, ideally maintaining a strike percentage of 60% to 80%. Of course, a good first pitch doesn't guarantee a good pitch; it could be a chase pitch, leading 0-1 in the count.

A 0-2 lead is ideal, but be careful not to intentionally throw a good pitch when you're 0-2. Most players will put down their controllers at 0-2, waiting for you to throw a bad pitch; instead, you should attack the strike lane to finish quickly.

Furthermore, your pitching should be planned, not impulsive. Don't randomly select pitches or place them randomly. Sometimes players might be eager to finish the game and get rewards like MLB The Show 26 Stubs. Listen, never rush things. This is a common problem among lower-ranked players.

Pitching Order

Pitching in a planned sequence helps you control the batter's swing timing.

If you're pitching an inside ball, the batter needs to swing earlier; conversely, if it's an outside ball, the batter has a longer wait time.

Common pitching sequences are: outside fastball, inside slowball with a splitter, inside fastball (99 mph). Alternatively, you can use slowball, slowball, fastball, or combinations of fastball, slowball, fastball.

However, the core of your pitching sequence should be that each ball serves the time difference or positional expectation established by the previous ball.

How to Create a Tunnel?

A tunnel is defined as two different balls appearing identical in the first half of their flight path, causing the batter to misjudge and swing, missing or hitting a weak ground ball.

Here are some common pairings. 4-seam fastball versus regular changeup; 4-seam fastball versus slider; inside fastball versus inside slider – this is also Chapman's signature move.

What you need to do is understand the pitcher's release point and the ball's initial trajectory. For example, a 12-6 curveball can be intentionally raised to mimic the landing point of a four-seam ball, causing the batter to misjudge it as a fastball and swing early. Its limitation is that it results in a higher PAR in line-up play, restricting the effectiveness of tunnel hits.

The most underrated Chase Fastball

Chase Fastball is applicable from low-ranking to Top 50 legendary difficulty because batters must be highly wary of fastballs. This ball is positioned high and outside the strike zone, actually thrown just outside the edge of the strike zone, making the batter think it's a fastball and chase it down.

This pitch is especially effective against batters who lock onto fastballs, causing them to swing a lot or hit weakly. However, try to use this trick only once per game, as the less you use it, the better the feedback will be.

Settings and Equipment Recommendations

This is an aspect that players might easily overlook: your settings and equipment.

We recommend adjusting your Pitching Ball Marker. Chevron is not recommended because it doesn't provide a clear visual indication of the base-reaching angle.

Then, set PitchCom to off, as this is likely to cause problems in online games. It doesn't matter offline.

Top players use Pinpoint, and very few use Pure Analog. Meter or Pulse are even less recommended. We still suggest players spend time practicing Pinpoint, or try it a few times in Conquest map; it's not difficult to get the hang of.

Regarding controller selection, the default Xbox controller has latency, so we recommend using a third-party controller. PlayStation controllers don't have this problem. Plug your microphone into the aux port, which can slightly improve the situation, but it doesn't fundamentally solve the problem.

Additionally, it's recommended to use the same perspective for both pitching and batting, ideally the batting perspective. This allows you to simulate the batter's feel while pitching, visually assess the pitch's trajectory, and identify the pitcher's weaknesses.

These are all the suggestions and methods for achieving perfect pitching. We wish you even greater improvement in MLB 26!

In MLB The Show series, Stubs have always served as the crucial universal currency. With enough Stubs, players can bypass the tedious grind, directly acquire specific player cards to complete their collections, and even generate substantial profits through market flipping. Simply put, if you aspire to build a highly competitive squad and achieve success in Diamond Dynasty, Stubs are an absolutely indispensable key element.

Here, we'll share some highly efficient methods for earning Stubs, providing you with the capital to immediately unlock every Legend and assemble your very own Dream Team!

Mini Seasons

First off, one viable way to earn Stubs is by consistently playing Mini Seasons mode, specifically World Baseball Classic (WBC) mode within it. Players can earn card packs and Stubs rewards by winning games and completing an entire season.

If you enter Mini Seasons mode and select World Baseball Classic-themed season, you only need to play through 7 games to complete the entire season run. In this mode, you can tackle various repeatable challenge objectives; furthermore, every time you win a championship, you are rewarded with a corresponding banner and card packs.

For every five championships you accumulate, you unlock additional rewards, including bonuses tied to various statistical milestones (such as extra-base hits and total hits), as well as repeatable bonuses like Saves. In short, you can acquire a wide variety of resources through this method. Consequently, by farming a large volume of card packs and other rewards in this manner, you can amass a massive amount of MLB 26 Stubs in a brief time!

Some players might be wondering: is the newly released New Threads Program worth our time compared to WBC mode? Honestly, my answer is no. Its XP reward path is cluttered with low-value items and filler cosmetics, such as uniforms and bats, that cannot be sold for any significant Stub profit. 

WBC packs, on the other hand, frequently yield high-rarity, extremely valuable player cards. Therefore, we highly recommend prioritizing the former option!

Marketplace Flipping

Next, let's move on to our second money-making strategy. This method is quite simple: head directly to Marketplace and generate profit by flipping cards, getting low and selling high to capitalize on the price spread. Of course, when selecting trading targets, you need to identify specific player cards that are well-suited for flipping.

The key to this method lies in capitalizing on the price spread; you need to look for player cards where there is a significant difference between the highest current buy order price and the lowest current sell order price. Then, place a buy order that is 1 stub higher than the current highest bid to ensure your order sits at the top of the queue. Once the card successfully lands in your inventory, immediately list it for sale at a price that is 1 Stub lower than the current lowest asking price. 

Naturally, the larger the price spread, the greater the profit you stand to make. However, don't forget that all your sales transactions are subject to a 10% transaction tax.

I recommend focusing your attention on cards that serve as prerequisites for completing Live Series collections or Team Affinity missions, as these cards tend to have the highest turnover rates. Furthermore, compared to standard player cards, equipment and perks often offer superior profit margins, as the price discrepancies between buy and sell orders are typically wider.

As your stash of MLB The Show 26 Stubs grows, try placing a larger number of simultaneous sell orders to maximize your total hourly earnings.

However, before you dive in, I must be upfront with you: compared to other money-making strategies, flipping carries significant risk, not to mention that profit margins in this year's market are particularly razor-thin. 

Many players suspect that the current market may very well be manipulated by bots. While this might sound like a far-fetched conspiracy theory, the reality is that the moment you place a buy order, another buy order immediately appears at a higher price, completely undercutting yours and ruining your trade. It's absolutely outrageous, though let's hope this is merely an isolated occurrence!

Investing in Specific Players

But enough about that; let's move on to our third method. This approach operates in a slightly different manner.

As you may already be aware, MLB The Show officially introduced a stub cap - or, more accurately, a player cap mechanism - this year. This means there is a strict limit on the maximum number of copies of any single, specific player card you are allowed to hold at one time. 

If you were hoping to stockpile a massive quantity of a particular player's cards—say, over 100 copies—that is simply no longer possible. The specific limit on how many copies of a card you can hold varies depending on the individual player in question. 

Therefore, I recommend investing in some popular, classic players, such as Logan O'Hoppe. Don't wait; go acquire 20 copies of this card right now! This is a recurring pattern: every year, with the launch of Easter event, these specific cards experience a significant surge in market value.

Indeed, the developers consistently incorporate Logan O'Hoppe's card into various mission requirements. Consequently, you will almost certainly need him for a mission at some point, and for this very reason, his market price is destined to skyrocket. 

Currently, each card costs only about 25 stubs, which represents its absolute rock-bottom price. Honestly, the worst-case scenario is simply selling them back for 25 stubs each, meaning you won't lose a single penny.

Silver-to-Gold Exchange

Now, let's move on to our final money-making strategy: Silver-to-Gold Exchange. So, how exactly does this work?

First, navigate to the in-game Marketplace and switch to MLB Player filter interface. Next, set your rating filter range to between 75 and 79, and invest in a certain quantity of player cards within that range. A quick tip: cards rated 77 generally offer the best value for money.

If you were to invest in 10 cards rated 77 right now and use them for Silver-to-Gold exchange, your total cost would be approximately 660 stubs. Of course, you could also opt to invest in cards rated 75. All you need to do is stockpile a massive quantity of these cards, you can never have too many!

Subsequently, head over to the Build menu, enter Exchange section, select the player exchange option, and you will be able to open the corresponding card packs. As long as the player you pull has a rating of 81 or higher, you are guaranteed to make a profit, to say nothing of pulling players with even higher ratings! Therefore, there is no doubt that you stand to make a handsome profit using this method.

If you haven't yet completed your Live Series collection, this also presents an excellent opportunity to acquire Gold cards, allowing you to pick them up at prices significantly lower than usual.

In summary, these methods are fantastic ways to earn stubs in MLB 26, and they are incredibly simple to execute. Just follow the steps, let the system do the heavy lifting, and you'll be able to effortlessly amass a massive stockpile of stubs! Good luck!

MLB The Show 26 brings back Team Affinity, and this year it launches with 60 player cards right from the start: 30 pitchers and 30 hitters. These players are free to add to your collection, provided you complete the corresponding Team Affinity programs.

Let's focus on the top 10 pitchers from Team Affinity, as pitchers often receive more attention at the beginning of MLB season, also because players often lack truly outstanding pitchers.

No.10: 88 OVR Steve Carlton SP

• H/9 Right: 83
• H/9 Left: 78
• K/9 Right: 77
• K/9 Left: 74
• Control: 70
• Pitch Clutch: 88
• Stamina: 109
• Velocity: 96
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 81
• HR/9: 73
• BB/9: 70

As a left-handed pitcher, Steve Carlton holds significant value in the current game meta. With the abundance of free left-handed hitter cards available, opposing lineups often feature five or six lefty bats. His pitch mix includes a Slider, Fastball, Curveball, Changeup, and Sinker, offering well-rounded and solid stats.

While some might find his delivery a bit readable over time, the strategic value of a left-hander in this version of the game is simply irreplaceable.

No.9: 88 OVR Rich Gossage CP

• H/9 Right: 113
• H/9 Left: 80
• K/9 Right: 110
• K/9 Left: 98
• Control: 56
• Pitch Clutch: 102
• Stamina: 41
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 88
• HR/9: 98
• BB/9: 56

As a reliever, Rich Gossage's role places him slightly below starting pitchers on this list. He features a dominant combo of Fastball, Slider, Sinker, and Changeup. His strikeout numbers against right-handed batters are elite, though slightly weaker against lefties. The 56 Control is the main concern, but Parallel Boost can help mitigate that.

No.8: 88 OVR Corey Kluber SP

• H/9 Right: 75
• H/9 Left: 69
• K/9 Right: 82
• K/9 Left: 82
• Control: 85
• Pitch Clutch: 85
• Stamina: 95
• Velocity: 95
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 82
• HR/9: 83
• BB/9: 85

Corey Kluber's cards have always been a favorite in the community. His arsenal of Sinker, Slider, Slow Curve, Circle Change, and Fastball is excellent. Key stats like Strikeouts, Control, and Pitch Clutch are all strong. The 69 H/9 against lefties is a bit risky but can be improved through Parallel.

No.7: 88 OVR Lee Smith CP

• H/9 Right: 87
• H/9 Left: 80
• K/9 Right: 90
• K/9 Left: 102
• Control: 98
• Pitch Clutch: 80
• Stamina: 26
• Velocity: 97
• Break: 93
• Stuff: 88
• HR/9: 80
• BB/9: 98

Lee Smith has consistently been one of the premier relief pitchers in the game. Within his mix of Fastball, Slider, Cutter, and Splitter, his Splitter is exceptionally effective when combined with his delivery.

His high strikeout potential, especially the 102 K/9 against left-handed batters, makes him incredibly valuable against lefty-heavy lineups. While Pitch Clutch stat is a tad low for a reliever, it's a minor flaw in an otherwise stellar card.

No.6: 88 OVR Corbin Burnes SP

• H/9 Right: 87
• H/9 Left: 89
• K/9 Right: 64
• K/9 Left: 78
• Control: 63
• Pitch Clutch: 109
• Stamina: 85
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 92
• Stuff: 81
• HR/9: 67
• BB/9: 63

Corbin Burnes has a lower strikeout rate against righties, and his Control could be better, but he boasts a high Pitch Clutch, excellent H/9 ratings, and solid Stamina. His pitch mix—Cutter, Curveball, Sinker, Slider, Circle Change—plays far above his raw stats. He's been a top-tier pitcher every year, and this season looks to be no different.

No.5: 88 OVR Darren O'Day RP

• H/9 Right: 101
• H/9 Left: 92
• K/9 Right: 103
• K/9 Left: 85
• Control: 95
• Pitch Clutch: 97
• Stamina: 25
• Velocity: 49
• Break: 92
• Stuff: 94
• HR/9: 85
• BB/9: 95

Darren O'Day is a uniquely distinctive relief pitcher card. His quirky submarine-sidearm delivery has historically been one of the most difficult releases for hitters to pick up in the game. Combined with a pitch arsenal featuring a Slider, Fastball, Sinker, Circle Change, and Curveball, his deceptive arm angle makes him nearly untouchable for right-handed batters.

It's this uniqueness that lands him at number five. His high strikeout rate and funky motion make it tough for opponents to time their swings. Of course, on the highest difficulties, experienced players might eventually adapt, but that doesn't diminish his value at this stage of the game.

No.4: 88 OVR Pedro Martinez SP

• H/9 Right: 97
• H/9 Left: 64
• K/9 Right: 95
• K/9 Left: 75
• Control: 70
• Pitch Clutch: 90
• Stamina: 87
• Velocity: 92
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 82
• HR/9: 76
• BB/9: 70

Pedro Martinez features a fantastic delivery and an elite pitch mix of Fastball, Circle Change, Slow Curve, Slider, and Cutter. His only potential weaknesses are H/9 and K/9 against left-handed batters—though a 75 K/9 is still respectable.

He possesses terrifying 97/95 splits against righties, and his high Pitch Clutch and Stamina mean he rarely falters. If he's on the mound against you, you know you're in for a tough game.

No.3: 88 OVR Roger Clemens SP

• H/9 Right: 84
• H/9 Left: 85
• K/9 Right: 80
• K/9 Left: 82
• Control: 57
• Pitch Clutch: 99
• Stamina: 100
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 95
• Stuff: 81
• HR/9: 85
• BB/9: 57

Roger Clemens has historically been one of the most dominant pitchers in the game. His mix of Fastball, Splitter, Slider, Curveball, and Sinker is impeccable. Nearly all his stats are excellent, with the sole drawback being Control, which can be boosted through Parallel Boost.

Even though heavy use of his cards in previous years might have made his delivery familiar to some opponents, his early-game performance is still sensational. It's highly recommended to prioritize completing Blue Jays Team Affinity collection, saving you MLB the Show 26 stubs that you would otherwise need for acquiring quality pitchers.

No.2: 88 OVR Billy Wagner CP

• H/9 Right: 107
• H/9 Left: 80
• K/9 Right: 83
• K/9 Left: 94
• Control: 74
• Pitch Clutch: 109
• Stamina: 26
• Velocity: 97
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 88
• HR/9: 71
• BB/9: 74

Billy Wagner comes with a Fastball, Slider, Changeup, and Curveball, and his key stats are all strong. Most critically, as a left-handed reliever, he is invaluable in the current environment saturated with elite left-handed hitters. Whether facing Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani, or Bryce Harper, he can hold his own.

No.1: 88 OVR Al Leiter SP

• H/9 Right: 106
• H/9 Left: 70
• K/9 Right: 96
• K/9 Left: 84
• Control: 53
• Pitch Clutch: 93
• Stamina: 93
• Velocity: 90
• Break: 94
• Stuff: 82
• HR/9: 79
• BB/9: 53

Al Leiter is unquestionably the top pitcher in this Team Affinity lineup. His deception on the mound is outstanding. Following a 94 mph Sinker with an 82 mph Changeup, then an 89 mph Cutter, creates a velocity variance that hitters will struggle to adjust to. Control is his biggest shortcoming, but Parallel Boost can address that.

This ranking isn't absolute, just a reference point. Feel free to slot your own favorite pitcher into this list. If you're looking to bolster your rotation or bullpen, these players, free to unlock through Team Affinity, are well worth your attention

For baseball video game fans over the past three years, March has undoubtedly been the most anticipated and exciting month, as it signals the arrival of a new installment in MLB the Show series!

While updates to sports games don't always bring revolutionary changes, it is still a rewarding experience to see your favorite modes refined and optimized once again.

As March 2026 approaches its midpoint, the latest title, MLB the Show 26, is set to launch, and early access has already begun! Below, we'll cover the detailed release schedule, key changes, and a general overview of MLB the Show 26.

MLB the Show 26 release date

The game's official launch date is 12:00 AM ET on March 17. However, if you got Deluxe Version, you can enjoy four days of early access, allowing you to start playing as early as 12:00 AM ET on March 13.

Of course, whether for the standard release or early access, the exact unlock time depends on your specific time zone; however, there will always be a standard 96-hour gap between the two.

Additional Deluxe Version benefits

In addition to extra playtime, Deluxe Version offers the following bonuses:

• 20 The Show Packs
• 2 WBC Choice Packs
• 1 Legend Choice Pack
• 1 WBC Uniform Pack
• 1 Equipment Pack
• Double Daily Rewards
• 1 Cover Athlete Bat Skin Pack
• 20,000 Stubs

If you want to maximize the value of your early access and get a head start on other players by acquiring more MLB the Show 26 stubs right from the beginning, you definitely shouldn't miss out on Deluxe Version!

Even better: if you have played any MLB the Show title released between 2021 and the present, provided you use the same account and platform, you are eligible for a 10% discount when trading MLB the Show 26!

Diamond Dynasty changes

As the core mode of MLB The Show series for many years, Diamond Dynasty serves not only as your primary source of in-game rewards but also as a crucial avenue for enhancing your team-building expertise and virtual baseball skills.

With this in mind, MLB the Show 26 introduces a significant update to the mode's Team Affinity program. Now, each of 30 MLB teams features its own dedicated progression path, offering you access to exclusive player items.

Among these items, the most standout additions are the dual captains for each team. Comprising one batter and one pitcher, these captains work in tandem to provide attribute boosts to other players on the same team roster.

Furthermore, MLB the Show 26 breaks away from rigid, traditional team-building mechanics, allowing you to swap out older cards for popular Live Series cards or Diamonds without having to reset your overall progress.

Provided you add a sufficient number of players from the same real-world team to your lineup, the stat boosts provided by your Captain Cards will automatically scale up accordingly.

Consequently, during the early stages of the game, you no longer need to rely excessively on opening card packs to acquire better players; simply by investing enough playtime, you can make significant progress through flexible roster management and the strategic utilization of dual captain bonuses.

Building upon these changes, MLB the Show 26 also introduces several new Legends to serve as Captains within Team Affinity mode, such as Adam Jones and Jered Weaver, offering a delightful surprise for fans.

Franchise mode updates

At its core, this mode revolves around team management, a gameplay experience where a true sense of accomplishment is earned through sustained, active engagement. The key focus of the updates to this mode in MLB the Show 26 lies in the introduction of Trade Hub.

This new feature makes the processes of team administration and player trading feel more realistic and streamlined, while also providing you with better insight into current market dynamics.

Building on this foundation, MLB the Show 26 has increased the maximum limit for player trades to eight participants; more complex player swaps translate into a richer and more dynamic gameplay experience.

Moreover, this mode now features Bullpen Games, allowing you, as the manager, to oversee your club and players in a manner that more closely mirrors real-world baseball management. Alternatively, if you prefer not to invest the time manually, you can delegate full control to the game's simulation system.

Brand-new features

Beyond merely optimizing existing modes, MLB the Show 26 introduces a host of entirely new features, all designed to elevate your baseball gaming experience throughout 2026 season.

Automated Ball-Strike (ABS)

This brand-new core system allows batters, pitchers, or catchers to signal for a review of a call by tapping their cap.

Each team begins the game with two challenges; if a challenge is successful, that challenge is retained. Additionally, you are granted one extra challenge for every extra inning played.

Bear Down Pitching

This mechanic allows your pitcher to build up Elite Focus through exceptional performance on the mound. Once activated, this effect significantly boosts your pitching accuracy and velocity during critical moments of the game.

This feature not only heightens the excitement and sense of reward during high-pressure situations but also serves as a virtual representation of real-world pitching usage patterns and enhanced defensive attributes within the game environment.

Big Zone Hitting

This new feature in MLB the Show 26 allows you to select and cover a specific zone, out of nine possible quadrants, during gameplay, without needing to precisely aim your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) directly at the ball.

While this doesn't guarantee absolutely perfect results, it streamlines timing-based hitting, rewarding accurate quadrant predictions with more consistent contact outcomes. It is particularly user-friendly for newcomers to the series.

Catcher Pop Time

This feature now directly influences the animation speed of catcher exchanges and throws within the game.

Not only are throwing animations faster and more realistic, but the laser-beam effect, where throws appear unnaturally fast, is also reduced when the catcher is off balance or at a poor angle, making it more difficult for runners to successfully steal bases.

Building upon this, MLB 26 introduces further enhancements to in-game animations, resulting in faster, more accurate throws and improved defensive performance.

The throwing meter has also been updated to comprehensively account for factors such as momentum, footwork, and situational urgency.

That concludes our overview of the new content in MLB the Show 26, based on the game's major changes. We hope this guide proves helpful for your early access or full release gameplay experience!

In its comprehensive February summary update, EA FC 26 outlined its planned updates for March. Many players were unhappy with the proposed nerfs to passing PlayStyles, concerned this would negatively impact the playability for casual gamers.

Title Update v1.5.0 Pitch Notes have now been released, and based on the content, the developers are indeed following through with their stated plans. So, what is the actual impact of this update? Will it disrupt the current meta? Let's analyze it in detail.

Passing Mechanics

While players were extremely worried about the nerfs to key PlayStyles, the developers have clearly taken this into account. As a balancing measure, they have also buffed other areas.

Ground Passing Buffed

The patch primarily increases the speed and accuracy of ground passes. This is undoubtedly good news for players who rely on short passing and intricate build-up play. Notably, this improvement is most pronounced for players with high passing stats.

Although official hasn't explicitly stated the threshold for what constitutes a ‘high' Passing stat, this means that players exceptionally skilled at passing, like Toni Kroos (91 Passing), will become even more threatening.

Lofted Passes Nerfed

As a balance, Update v1.5.0 reduces the accuracy of Lofted Passes. Without extensive testing yet, it's difficult to determine just how significant this impact will be. However, it's safe to assume you won't be able to abuse Lofted Passes in the same way.

Incisive Pass Update

The update to Incisive Pass is one of the most noteworthy changes in this patch. Now, even players without Incisive Pass PlayStyle can deliver curved through balls in specific situations, provided they have excellent Short Passing, Long Passing, and Curve stats.

Previously, through balls from players without Incisive Pass tended to be straight and lacked precision. This adjustment undoubtedly diminishes the dominance of Incisive Pass PlayStyle. It's foreseeable that the market value of players with only a basic Incisive Pass but unremarkable passing stats could decrease.

However, this doesn't necessarily mean Incisive Pass will become unpopular. To compensate for Lofted Pass nerf, the developers have slightly buffed Incisive Pass PlayStyle itself.

Now, players with this PlayStyle will see a minor increase in the accuracy of their lofted through balls, ground passes, and through balls. Nevertheless, even for players with Incisive Pass+ PlayStyle, the accuracy of lofted through balls is still reduced compared to pre-update levels.

Tiki Taka Nerfed

To prevent passing from being too consistently perfect and to narrow the gap between players with and without PlayStyle, Tiki Taka PlayStyle has been nerfed. Players with this style will experience decreased accuracy when making ground passes and first-time passes, with noticeable changes to the trajectory and speed of these passes.

This is undoubtedly a setback for players who have built their squads around Tiki Taka holders. However, the patch notes mention that ground passes from players with this PlayStyle will still benefit from the overall passing improvements implemented in this update.

Shooting

Shooting was another area previously highlighted for significant adjustments, with two PlayStyles receiving specific buffs.

Power Shot Buffed

The trajectory of Power Shots has been optimized, making it possible for players to score from greater distances. Additionally, the accuracy of Power Shots for players with Power Shot or Power Shot+ PlayStyles has been increased, making their long-range efforts even more threatening.

Chip Shot Buffed

The overall accuracy of Chip Shots has been improved, allowing the ball to follow its intended trajectory more reliably, especially when the goalkeeper is rushing out. Chip Shots should now be more dependable, and for players with Chip Shot PlayStyle, their lobbed shots will be even more precise.

Power Shot was significantly nerfed around the launch of EA FC 26, rendering it almost unusable. This buff could potentially change that. If players find success building teams around Power Shot and Chip Shot, then investing FC 26 coins in players with these PlayStyles might become more worthwhile in the near future.

Other Optimizations

Beyond the complex passing changes, the patch includes several operational adjustments that directly impact gameplay feel.

Fake Shot Speed Increased

The overall speed of Fake Shots has been increased by 5%. While 5% might not sound like a large number and may be difficult to spot in animation comparisons, this applies not only to the start of the move but also to its recovery speed. This is a beneficial change for using fake shots to create shooting or passing angles.

AI Behavior Fix

Fixed an issue where attacking players could sometimes stand idle after making a run. This will improve the fluidity of attacks and reduce missed opportunities due to inconsistent AI.

Clubs Update

Clubs mode has also received a significant update. Archetype level cap for players has been raised from 8 to 99. Furthermore, the maximum ranges for template-specific stats have been expanded, and the number of slots for customizing your player has increased from 7 to 8 (including Curve stat). This allows for the development of even more specialized and ideal players.

Overall, Title Update v1.5.0 appears to be a substantial update. It attempts to rebalance the relationship between PlayStyles and core stats, nerfing some dominant PlayStyles while enabling players with high base stats to perform key actions even without specific styles. Whether these changes truly maintain balance, however, remains to be seen. Only after the patch is fully implemented and subjected to extensive gameplay, testing can we fully assess the real impact of these changes on the game's meta.

FIFA 26 released their February feedback update, announcing fixes for several issues. A significant update, v1.5.0, is coming in March, but players are not excited, and instead, they are angry.

Leaked information suggests the development team will be making changes to Career Mode and nerfing several key playstyles, contradicting what players expected.

February Feedback Update

Finesse Shot

The official announcement first addressed Finesse Shot issue, stating that they fixed it by rolling back to version 1.4.2, and that Finesse Shot should now function correctly.

This itself isn't the problem, but the official explanation is completely lacking: why did the issue occur, how did it occur, and what happened when it occurred? This leaves players completely confused about what changes have been made to the game.

Playstyles

The official statement claims they received player feedback, and they hope player attributes should have a greater impact, and Playstyles are more of an enhancement than a standard for determining a player's value. Therefore, the official team plans to adjust Playstyles in the upcoming update. Although not explicitly stated, we know they will be nerfing which overly powerful playstyles.

When FC 26 was first released, the official team claimed they wanted to reduce the influence of playstyles, and their reiteration of this indicates they haven't achieved that.

The so-called player feedback may not be official, as players' teams are currently largely built around playstyles. Nerfing the mainstream playstyles would significantly reduce the value of many mainstream players. This is definitely not good for players, and the biggest beneficiary is the official team, allowing them to sell more cards.

Version 1.5.0

The upcoming adjustments are the most crucial. The official announcement states that the following playstyles will be adjusted:

• Tiki Taka
• Incisive Pass
• Inventive
• Power Shots (possibly buffed)
• Chip Shots

These playstyles are overpowered in most situations. They only become very strong in specific contexts, such as high-level matches, and they are highly situation-dependent.

Furthermore, in the current game, players rely on these playstyles for quick and simple passing. Without Incisive Pass, players might even miss the most basic short passes. Without Inventive, players can't even execute the simplest through balls.

If the developers simply weaken these three styles without significantly improving players' basic passing attributes, the result will be that all players will be unable to pass smoothly.

On the other hand, the developers have stated they will strengthen Power Shots, a very strong playstyle in the previous game, but which has been significantly weakened in FC 26, leading to its neglect. If Power Shots becomes strong again in Version 1.5.0, players will have to consider investing their FC 26 coins in new players, which almost means every player will have to rebuild their team from scratch.

Defensive AI

Although the developers say they are willing to listen to player feedback, they have no plans to modify the defensive AI, which has been a long-standing complaint in the player community.

Players do want certain overpowered playstyles to be nerfed, but they want the AI's defensive strength and the game's defensive logic to change accordingly. Currently, the most effective offensive playstyles have been weakened, while the powerful AI defense remains unchanged. Against players focused on defense, it will be very difficult to break through their defenses.

A major reason many players find the nerf to passing playstyles unacceptable is that defense hasn't been weakened in tandem with offense. This will inevitably lead to many players focusing solely on defense, even on both sides, with the game revolving around who makes the first mistake. Such matches will be incredibly boring.

EVO

Another frustrating thing for players is that despite the developers' intention to nerf these playstyles, they've been distributing many players with these playstyles+ in recent EVO missions.

In EA FC 25, the developers did something similar. After releasing several evolutions with Power Shot, they nerfed Power Shot, instantly rendering players' hard-earned evolution cards useless. The value of all Power Shot+ icons and promotional cards plummeted, effectively destroying the market.

Now, the same thing is happening again in FC 26. For players who have spent a lot of time crafting evolved players, hoping they would shine in the endgame, the next patch will turn them into clowns.

How to Truly Solve This Problem?

It's already late February. By the time the patch is implemented, players discover the problem, the developers collect feedback, and submit a new patch, it will likely be March or April. With less than four months left in the game's lifecycle, it will be too late to fix it then.

What the developers should do now is maintain the existing framework and only make minor adjustments to truly unbalanced, overpowered content. They could learn from the experience of FC 26 for next FUT game, rather than making such a drastic overhaul halfway through the game's lifespan, rendering all the players' efforts futile.

Version 1.5.0 hasn't been officially released yet. Hopefully, the developers can successfully balance Playstyles and make basic attributes important again, thus preventing another player exodus. However, judging from the developers' recent actions, this seems unlikely.

Future Star, as the first event after TOTY, performed quite well. However, this promotion is almost over, so let's turn our attention to the next promotion, Knockout Royalty.

Currently, all the players for Knockout Royalty Team 1 have been leaked, and many of them look promising. Besides these players, let's see how you can prepare. 

Knockout Royalty Theme

EA FC 26 plans to have a theme for each promo, and these themes are generally related to football matches. Knockout Royalty promotion corresponds to the knockout stage and focuses on players who perform well in the knockout stages and help their teams win. It evolved from Road to the Final.

Like Future Star, Knockout Royalty promo has two teams: Team 1 will be released on February 13th, and Team 2 will be released on February 20th. From the leaked information, the players for Knockout Royalty Team 1 are very strong.

Knockout Royalty Team 1 Leaks

Thanks to the card boosts from TOTY, the leaked lineup of Knockout Royalty Team 1 is quite strong, with even the lowest overall rating reaching 88 OVR. While they might not be the strongest, they are still decent fodder cards.

A significant portion of the leaked Team 1 players have two Playstyle+ cards. Based on Future Star's market trading experience, any player with two Playstyle+ cards can fetch more FC 26 coins, even if their Playstyle+ stats aren't particularly high.

The following is the leaked player roster:

Team 1 Active Players

92 OVR Vinicius Junior LW

• PAC: 97
• SHO: 90
• PAS: 83
• DRI: 94
• DEF: 32
• PHY: 77
• Playstyle+: Finesse Shot+ & Quick Step+

92 OVR Rodri CDM

• PAC: 85
• SHO: 82
• PAS: 92
• DRI: 90
• DEF: 88
• PHY: 87
• Playstyle+: Tiki Taka+ & Bruiser+

91 OVR Antoine Griezmann ST

• PAC: 90
• SHO: 92
• PAS: 92
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 63
• PHY: 80
• Playstyle+: Finesse Shot+ & Technical+

91 OVR Khvicha Kvaratskhelia LW

• PAC: 92
• SHO: 87
• PAS: 88
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 63
• PHY: 85
• Playstyle+: Low Driven Shot+ & Quick Step+

91 OVR Kai Havertz ST

• PAC: 90
• SHO: 91
• PAS: 88
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 60
• PHY: 87
• Playstyle+: Low Driven Shot+ & Quick Step+

91 OVR Enzo Fernández CM

• PAC: 85
• SHO: 85
• PAS: 93
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 82
• PHY: 84
• Playstyle+: Incisive Pass+ & Long Ball Pass+

90 OVR Marta CAM

• PAC: 87
• SHO: 90
• PAS: 91
• DRI: 93
• DEF: 72
• PHY: 81
• Playstyle+: Finesse Shot+ & Gamechanger+

90 OVR Micky van de Ven CB

• PAC: 94
• SHO: 52
• PAS: 70
• DRI: 81
• DEF: 88
• PHY: 88
• Playstyle+: Intercept+ & Quick Step+

90 OVR Vivianne Miedema ST

• PAC: 90
• SHO: 90
• PAS: 88
• DRI: 91
• DEF: 38
• PHY: 86
• Playstyle+: Finesse Shot+ & First Touch+

90 OVR Victor Osimhen ST

• PAC: 96
• SHO: 91
• PAS: 73
• DRI: 86
• DEF: 47
• PHY: 88
• Playstyle+: Gamechanger+ & Rapid+

89 OVR Bruno Guimarães CM

• PAC: 84
• SHO: 80
• PAS: 87
• DRI: 87
• DEF: 85
• PHY: 87
• Playstyle+: Incisive Pass+

89 OVR Alphonso Davies LB

• PAC: 95
• SHO: 80
• PAS: 84
• DRI: 87
• DEF: 82
• PHY: 84
• Playstyle+: Quick Step+

88 OVR Emiliano Martínez GK

• DIV: 87
• HAN: 86
• KIC: 86
• REF: 88
• SPD: 60
• POS: 90
• Playstyle+: Rush Out+

88 OVR Benjamin Pavard CB

• PAC: 84
• SHO: 72
• PAS: 84
• DRI: 84
• DEF: 90
• PHY: 86
• Playstyle+: Anticipate+

87 OVR Ferland Mendy LB

• PAC: 91
• SHO: 70
• PAS: 80
• DRI: 81
• DEF: 84
• PHY: 90
• Playstyle+: Quick Step+

86 OVR Ahmet Oğuz RB

• PAC: 87
• SHO: 74
• PAS: 82
• DRI: 84
• DEF: 85
• PHY: 90
• Playstyle+: Block+

Team 1 Icons

94 OVR Mia Hamm ST

• PAC: 93
• SHO: 94
• PAS: 90
• DRI: 93
• DEF: 55
• PHY: 82
• Playstyle+: Low Driven Shot+ & Rapid+

93 OVR Andrés Iniesta CM

• PAC: 86
• SHO: 87
• PAS: 94
• DRI: 94
• DEF: 82
• PHY: 80
• Playstyle+: Incisive Pass+ & Tiki Taka+

93 OVR Gerd Müller ST

• PAC: 90
• SHO: 93
• PAS: 80
• DRI: 88
• DEF: 45
• PHY: 77
• Playstyle+: Finesse Shot+ & First Touch+

92 OVR Lotta Schelin ST

• PAC: 93
• SHO: 92
• PAS: 88
• DRI: 91
• DEF: 48
• PHY: 84
• Playstyle+: Finesse Shot+ & Incisive Pass+

91 OVR Steffi Jones CB

• PAC: 84
• SHO: 65
• PAS: 81
• DRI: 76
• DEF: 94
• PHY: 90
• Playstyle+: Anticipate+ & Block+

90 OVR Steven Gerrard CM

• PAC: 85
• SHO: 91
• PAS: 91
• DRI: 87
• DEF: 81
• PHY: 85
• Playstyle+: Incisive Pass+ & Long Ball Pass+

Team 1 Heroes

88 OVR Ole Gunnar Solskjær ST

• PAC: 88
• SHO: 90
• PAS: 80
• DRI: 87
• DEF: 47
• PHY: 73
• Playstyle+: Finesse Shot+ & Technical+

88 OVR Dirk Kuyt CAM

• PAC: 87
• SHO: 90
• PAS: 85
• DRI: 88
• DEF: 72
• PHY: 84
• Playstyle+: Low Driven Shot+ & Tiki Taka+

How to Invest?

TOTW Cards

Based on market trends over the past two weeks, TOTW Cards remain the safest and most sustainable investment option. While the return on a single card won't be high, it's very safe and generally appreciates steadily.

Besides being fodder cards, their most important function is their potential participation in future Evolution events. Once these TOTY cards become one of the best choices for EVO, their market value will increase.

Invest in Common Cards with Caution

Currently, common cards with 84 OVR are priced around 16,500 coins. These cards are usually not the best choice for Evolution and have almost no other use besides being fodder cards, so their value may soon drop. It's recommended that you concentrate your coins on TOTY cards with unique attributes or low total scarcity.

At the same time, remember to reserve some coins, as the market is often most volatile at the beginning of a new promotion, with many intensive short-term trades. Quick flips on new promotional cards at this time can allow you to make a profit.

That concludes this promotion. Knockout Royalty Team 1 will be bringing it soon; we hope you get your desired player cards.