EA Sports is gearing up for the FUT Birthday event in EA FC 26, which celebrates 17 years of Ultimate Team. The promo is expected to launch on Friday, March 6 at 6pm GMT, lasting two weeks with Team 1 available until March 13 and Team 2 from March 13 to March 20.
According to reliable leakers like FUT Sheriff, the event will feature major names including Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Lamine Yamal in Team 1. However, the biggest surprise is a rumoured overhaul of the PlayStyle system: FUT Birthday cards may come with no base PlayStyles or PlayStyle+ attributes, instead allowing players to customise them via a new 'Bakery' Evolutions tab.
If leaks are correct, gamers can choose from eight base PlayStyles and two PlayStyle+ from 30 outfield options. This marks a significant shift from previous years, where cards typically received upgrades to five-star weak foot or skill moves. The new mechanic is expected to shake up the meta, with players already speculating on optimal PlayStyle+ combinations for each position.
EA Sports has not officially confirmed the leaks, but the FUT Birthday event traditionally introduces nostalgic player items and SBCs. Fans are advised to stay tuned for the official reveal on March 6.
