- The EA FC 26 Cornerstones promo will kick off on Friday, September 26, at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET/6 PM BST).
- The promo will highlight players who are central to their teams' success.
- Cornerstones cards will offer +2 Club Chemistry links.
The devs have revealed that a brand-new promo named Cornerstones will be coming to EA FC 26 after the end of the early access period. Promos, for the uninitiated, are weekly or bi-weekly content releases that bring new players, SBCs, and Objectives to Ultimate Team. These events make up a majority of what the community refers to as ‘Friday content,’ giving players a reason to jump into the game and grind for special rewards. On that note, here’s everything we know so far about the new EA FC 26 Cornerstones promo, including its confirmed start date.
EA FC 26 Cornerstones Promo Start Date
The FC 26 Cornerstones promo will kick off on Friday, September 26, at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET/6 PM BST). At these times, Cornerstones Team 1 players will be available via packs, and we should see a select few become available via SBCs (Squad Building Challenges).
FC 26 Cornerstones Promo Explained
The FC 26 Cornerstones promo shines a light on players who have turned into stalwarts for their clubs. Think Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool or Lautaro Martinez at Inter. It will also feature “pivotal long-term signings and young talents who’ve stepped up to become central to their clubs’ success.” That description screams players such as Cole Palmer at Chelsea and Phil Foden at Manchester City.
While the promo players are yet to be revealed, the devs have confirmed that Cornerstones players will provide permanent upgrades (Upgraded Ratings) and enhanced +2 Club chemistry links. The latter will be especially handy for early squad building, since getting full chems with base players can prove quite tricky.
As mentioned earlier, the promo’s players remain unknown, but we’ll be sure to update this article once they’re confirmed or leaked. That said, we don’t expect monumental upgrades for the stars featured in the event. EA have reiterated on multiple occasions that the power curve will be on the slower side in the FC 26, meaning massive ratings upgrades will be reserved for Thunderstruck, TOTY, and TOTS, which are traditionally the biggest events on the promo calendar.
And that wraps up our guide on the upcoming FC 26 Cornerstones promo. Also, make sure you’re ready for early access by preloading the game.
