Every year, EA Sports FC strives to bring you a better virtual football gaming experience with the new games released that year. While not every FC game ultimately achieves this goal, at least you can consistently update your game library.

In FIFA 26, released this September, the development team not only followed tradition by upgrading and optimizing many aspects of the game, but also added more new gameplay, especially focusing on the main competitive mode, Ultimate Team.

Among all the new Ultimate Team content, Ultimate Gauntlet is a rather unique mode because it tests more about the variety of players you have and your ability to effectively utilize them, rather than tactics.

Since the launch of FC 26, Ultimate Gauntlet has been held three times. This time, we'll introduce Ultimate Gauntlet 4, which launched on November 10th.

Ultimate Gauntlet Overview

The rewards and objectives for each round of Ultimate Gauntlet differ, but the basic mechanics remain the same. Understanding these mechanics is crucial for successfully completing Ultimate Gauntlet 4.

Each round typically consists of three matches, requiring you to use different lineups to complete the objectives set for each match and earn rewards. Completing the entire Ultimate Gauntlet challenge will grant additional rewards.

It's important to note that Ultimate Gauntlet has very strict requirements regarding the definition of "different lineups." Any player used in a previous match cannot be used in the other two matches, including substitute players.

Therefore, participating in Ultimate Gauntlet has a relatively high barrier to entry. You must have a sufficient number of players, or at least be able to temporarily consume FC 26 coins to redeem new players for use.

More About Ultimate Gauntlet Mechanics

If you have enough players or coins to participate in Ultimate Gauntlet, don't hesitate to start playing! Losing a match won't eliminate you; you can use a new lineup to complete the next match.

However, please note that the number of times you can participate in Ultimate Gauntlet each day during the event is limited, and some objectives may only be available during specific times. Therefore, please keep an eye on the schedule for this round of challenges.

Ultimate Gauntlet 4 Schedule

This round of Ultimate Gauntlet 4 challenge began at 6 PM EST on Monday, November 10, 2025, and will last for 7 days, ending at 1 PM EST on Monday, November 17.

If you want to guess when Ultimate Gauntlet 5 will start and its possible duration, you can combine the dates of the previous three events to make your predictions. Here is a list of relevant information:

• Ultimate Gauntlet 1: 09/29/2025 - 10/02/2025 - 3 days
• Ultimate Gauntlet 2: 13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 - 4 days
• Ultimate Gauntlet 3: 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 - 4 days

How To Participate In Ultimate Gauntlet 4?

You have 14 chances to participate in Ultimate Gauntlet 4, meaning you can complete a maximum of 42 matches. If you haven't obtained all the rewards after using all your chances, you'll miss out on those player cards.

Ultimate Gauntlet 4's objectives and rewards are divided into main and bonus categories, listed below:

Main Objectives and Rewards:

• Play one match: 81+ 2x Rare Gold Players Pack
• Play two matches: 81+ 3x Rare Gold Players Pack
• Play three matches: UEFA Primetime Jaouen Hadjam
• Score at least one goal in three separate matches: Long Ball Pass+ Evolution Consumable
• Score at least one goal in five separate matches: CB Defender++ Evolution Consumable
• Score at least one goal in six separate matches: 85-87 Rare Gold Player Pack
• Score at least one goal in seven separate matches: 10,000 coins
• Score at least one goal in nine separate matches: 83+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack
• Play 12 matches: 85-89 Rare Gold Player Pack
• Group reward: UEFA Primetime Giuliano Simeone

Bonus Objectives and Rewards:

• Win one match: 81+ 3x Rare Gold Players Pack
• Win two matches: 85-87 Rare Gold Player Pack
• Win all matches in a round of Ultimate Gauntlet 4: 85-89 Rare Gold Player Pack
• Win six matches in Ultimate Gauntlet 4: 85-87 Rare Gold Player Pack
• Group reward: 83+ 10x Rare Gold Players Pack

It's worth noting that Ultimate Gauntlet 4 allows you to complete objectives in any order to earn rewards, instead of requiring you to complete a specific number of objectives before challenging a particular objective, as was the case before.

This allows you to prioritize acquiring your favorite players or card packs within your limited time and attempts without worrying about missing them.

Best Strategy For Completing Ultimate Gauntlet 4

As you can see, not many objectives require you to win, so if you're not fixated on completing all objectives, prioritize those that only require participation, provided you have enough players.

Next, adjust your lineup, assembling 5 usable teams capable of scoring effective points, and work your way up to the objectives that require at least one goal.

Finally, you can utilize your remaining match attempts to focus on completing the remaining objectives, such as group rewards and must-win games.

This arrangement minimizes wasted challenge attempts and maximizes your Ultimate Gauntlet 4 reward earnings. Of course, if you are confident in your abilities and players, you can arrange your lineup however you like.

That's all you need to know to participate in this round of Ultimate Gauntlet 4. Hopefully, this will be helpful for your FUT 26 experience this week! Thank you for reading.