How to Unlock Season 1 Premium Pass
If you've bought the Ultimate Edition, here's how to make sure your Premium Pass is unlocked correctly:
Step 1: Install and Launch the Game
Make sure you're signed into
FC 26 Coins the same account where you purchased or redeemed the Ultimate Edition.
On launch day (or early access week), download and start FC 26.
Step 2: Claim Your Ultimate Edition Perks
Navigate to Ultimate Team → Store → My Packs.
You'll see the Ultimate Edition perks available to claim. This includes your 4,600 FC Points and your Premium Pass entitlement.
Step 3: Activate the Premium Pass
Go to the Season Progress tab (on the Ultimate Team main menu).
You should see the Season 1 track with both Free and Premium tiers. If the Premium track is unlocked, your edition has applied correctly.
Step 4: Start Earning XP
Begin completing objectives, playing Squad Battles, Rivals, and FUT Champs to gain XP. Every tier you unlock now applies to both the free and premium rewards.
Troubleshooting: If the Pass Doesn't Unlock
Occasionally, players run into issues where the Premium Pass doesn't appear:
Restart the Game: Close and reopen the app.
Check for Updates: Make sure your version is the latest patch.
Verify Edition Ownership: On PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, confirm you downloaded the Ultimate Edition, not the Standard Edition.
Redeem Codes (If Applicable): Physical copies or third-party purchases sometimes include codes you must redeem manually.
Contact EA Help: If all else fails, open a support ticket with proof of Ultimate Edition purchase.
What's in Season 1 of the Premium Pass?
While rewards may vary slightly across platforms or regions, here's what you can expect from Season 1 Premium Pass in FC 26 based on previous passes and official teasers:
Exclusive Player Picks (loan stars and special promo items).
Premium Packs (Gold Rare, Jumbo Rare, and special promo packs).
FC Points or Coins Boosts (additional consumables to
buy FIFA 26 Coins boost progression).
Cosmetic Items (stadium themes, tifos, badges, kits, and celebrations).
Early Evolutions Materials (items for upgrading select players in the new Evolution system).
In total, Season 1 usually includes around 30–40 tiers of rewards, ensuring you have something new to unlock every time you hit a milestone.
