As UEFA club competitions progress, Road to the Knockouts (RTTK) promo is coming to FC 27 this week. This event has been a staple in the game since FIFA 22 (with the exception of last year).

The promo features a selection of players tied to these competitions. Throughout the event, these players can receive upgrades based on the performance of their respective clubs in the tournaments.

RTTK serves not only as a collaboration with UEFA competitions but also as a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your Ultimate Team! Here is your guide to participating in the event in FIFA 27.

Road to the Knockouts duration

The event is currently scheduled to begin this Friday, November 6, with the release of the team. These players will be available to obtain until the same time next week (November 13).

It is important to note that while the window for RTTK players to earn upgrades extends more, the team of players is only available to obtain for one week. Therefore, you should aim to secure your desired RTTK players within the next week.

RTTK player item mechanics

During the event, the standard FC 27 player items for those selected will be temporarily replaced by their RTTK versions. These versions come with an initial stat boost.

As the four UEFA competitions unfold, these player items can receive further upgrades if their teams achieve the following milestones:

• The team wins three matches.
• The team scores a goal in four different matches.
• The team finishes in the top eight of their group/league phase.

These upgrades happen automatically, no extra effort is required on your part. All you need to do is unlock RTTK player items you want while they are available.

To stay up to date on whether your players have received an upgrade, be sure to keep a close eye on the competition schedules.

RTTK team roster

The official roster will be revealed on Friday; however, based on predictions and leaks, the following players are expected to be included in this team (categorized by how they are obtained):

Packs and the transfer market:

• GK-Senne Lammens
• RB-Marcos Llorente
• RB-Diogo Travassos
• CB-Alessandro Bastoni
• CB-Matthias Ginter
• CB-Fikayo Tomori
• CB-Cristian Romero
• LB-Maxim De Cuyper
• CDM-Ryan Gravenberch
• CDM-Yui Hasegawa
• CM-Pedri
• CM-Zambo Anguissa
• CM-Gabri Veiga
• CM-Lamine Camara

SBCs and Objectives:

• CB-Tiago Djaló
• LB-Riccardo Calafiori
• CM-Aleix García
• RW-Ethan Nwaneri
• LM-Emiliano Buendía
• ST-Brian Brobbey
• ST-Loïs Openda

How to obtain RTTK players?

FUT 27 RTTK players are primarily obtained in two ways: by pulling them from packs or by earning them as rewards for completing specific SBCs and Objectives.

Because pack contents are randomized, if you are targeting specific RTTK players, a more direct approach is to build up your coin balance by FC 27 coins buy, and then acquiring the desired cards directly from the transfer market.

Acquiring more packs

In FIFA 27, you can unlock packs from the store using coins or points, but a more common way to earn them is simply by playing the game.

Competitive modes within Ultimate Team, such as Squad Battles, Division Rivals, and Champions, are the primary sources for pack rewards. You can choose which modes to participate in based on your skill level.

Additionally, as you progress through Season 2, you will earn Season Points, which unlock tiers in Season Pass, many of which include various types of packs.

Alternatively, if you are actively participating in other ongoing limited-time events, such as Ultimate Scream, you can use event tokens to redeem rewards, which may include packs, from the event-specific store.

Completing SBCs and Objectives

It is worth noting that completing SBCs and Objectives can sometimes reward you with packs. As for specific RTTK player rewards, you will need to complete the designated tasks to earn them.

Most FC 27 SBCs and Objectives are straightforward to complete. During RTTK promo, it is a good idea to check for any tasks offering RTTK players as soon as you log in each day, and prioritize completing them so you don't miss out.

Transfer market tips

Once the lineup goes live, you will probably see more players listing their RTTK cards on the transfer market.

At the start of an event, these new cards often generate significant hype, which can drive up their demand in coins. If you aren't in a rush to add these RTTK players to your squad, it may be wise to wait a while and observe the market to save on your budget.

Additionally, please note that the availability of players on the transfer market depends on other users choosing to sell them; there is no guarantee that the specific RTTK player you are looking for will be available at any given time.

If your goal isn't to unlock every single promo card, you can choose the approach that best suits your personal needs and circumstances.

For example, F2P players might prioritize completing Objectives, SBCs, and seasonal tasks to earn free cards and packs. Conversely, if you have your heart set on a particular player, unlocking them directly from the transfer market is a more time-efficient option.

More tips for RTTK

Regardless of when a player's club achieves the milestones required for an upgrade, the actual upgrade will only be applied to the card in-game on this or following Friday.

So if you are following the matches in real-time and notice your card hasn't been upgraded immediately, wait until the scheduled update day before checking to see if it's a bug.

Furthermore, if a player featured in Road to the Knockouts promo transfers to a different club after the event begins, they will lose their eligibility for any future upgrades.

That covers everything for this guide. With more events potentially arriving in FC 27 throughout November, be sure to manage your time wisely so you don't miss out on any rewards!