Leakers on X have posted new details claiming that Winter Wildcards will begin in EA FC 26 on Friday, December 19 at 6 PM UK time, and that the event will include multiple promo teams and notable card changes. Sources on X, including Fut Sheriff, circulated a list of claims on December 13 and December 15, 2025 that outline what players can expect. The posts include a set of short bullet points that, if accurate, change the scope of a typical festive promo:
- Three separate promo teams during Winter Wildcards
- Baby and Prime Icon releases
- Only one PlayStation Plus exclusive card
- Daily player SBCs during the event
- Some standard players appearing in two different versions
- “Best Of” cards appearing in packs
🚨WINTER WILDCARDS INFORMATION 🎄🎅🥶
• ✅ 3x Promo Teams
• 👶 Baby & Prime Icons
• ⚡️ ONLY 1 PS+
• 🔥 DAILY PLAYER SBC’S 💣
• 👀 Some normal players also have 2x versions
• 👑 Best Of in packs
• ➕ More 👀💣🔜Thoughts on Power Curve? Only one PS+ 🥶
Follow… pic.twitter.com/57OBPVR8bo
— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) December 13, 2025
🚨 🥶WE WILL ACTUALLY HAVE A FEW CARDS WITH 2X PS+ 👀
RONALDINHO 🇧🇷 OFFICIAL STATS 🥶🥶🥶
THOUGHTS??👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/6lpj4soIhS
— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) December 15, 2025
Another independent leak, reported by Football Gaming Zone, claims a small group of Winter Wildcards cards will be the first in EA FC 26 to receive two PlayStyles+. That report is available on Football Gaming Zone which lays out implications for how top cards may be built. Names linked to the leaks so far include high-profile Icons such as Zidane, Ibrahimović, and Ronaldinho. The combination of multiple promo teams and doubled PlayStyles+ on a few cards would shift how players prioritize SBCs and pack openings over the holiday period.
For a refresher on how Winter Wildcards ran in EA Sports FC 25, see the earlier primer on the event on EA FC 25 Winter Wildcards primer. Leaked schedules and card lists can change before a promo launches. Players tracking exact release times and card details should follow the original leakers and the community coverage on Football Gaming Zone for updates.
Follow ongoing Winter Wildcards coverage and share tips on what to watch during the promo on X, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.
EA Sports FC 26
Developed by EA Vancouver
The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC 26. Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback, Manager Live Challenges that bring fresh storylines to the new season, and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game.
- Genre: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2025-09-26
- Publisher: EA Sports
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Age Rating:
ESRB E / PEGI 3 / CERO A / GRAC ALL / USK 12 / CLASS_IND L / ACB M
- IGDB Rating: 58.8/100
