Winter Wildcards Packs Guide in FC 26
A quick guide to Winter Wildcards packs in FC 26, including the main store offers, what they contain, and when to open them.
FC 26 Winter Wildcards packs are one of the biggest parts of the holiday promo in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team. While the event is live, Winter Wildcards player items can be packed for a limited time, alongside the usual gold items. This guide explains where these packs come from, how to approach them smartly, and which Winter Wildcards-related store packs were available in-game.
What Are Winter Wildcards Packs?
Winter Wildcards packs are FUT packs opened during the Winter Wildcards promo window, giving you a chance to pack Winter Wildcards player items while they are in packs. You can still pack standard gold items as usual, but promo cards are added to the live pack pool for a limited time. Some store packs also include minimum guarantees such as a minimum overall rating or a set number of rare gold players.
Winter Wildcards Store Packs Seen In-Game
Below is a list of Winter Wildcards-related packs shown in the FUT Store during the promo, including their displayed contents and prices. Always read the full pack details in-game before buying, especially when a description is shortened with ellipses.
| Pack Name | Pack Description | Price |
| Winter Wildcards Nano Pack | Includes 6 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 81 or higher. | 25,000 Coins or 150 FC Points |
| Holiday Cheer Pack | Includes 30 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 83 or higher, with 5 guaranteed | 200,000 Coins or 1,000 FC Points |
| Deck the Halls Pack | Includes 35 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 84 or higher, with 10 guaranteed to | 400,000 Coins or 2,000 FC Points |
| Elite Winter Wildcards Guarantee | Includes 40 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 84 or higher, with 15 guaranteed | 550,000 Coins or 3,500 FC Points |
| Deluxe Winter Wildcards Guarantee | Includes 30 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 84 or higher, with 10 guaranteed | 450,000 Coins or 2,500 FC Points |
| All Wrapped Up Pack | Includes 40 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 84 or higher, with 20 guaranteed | 550,000 Coins or 3,500 FC Points |
| Winter Wildcards Guarantee | Includes 10 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 85 or higher. Also, 1 Winter Wildcard | 200,000 Coins or 1,000 FC Points |
| Energizer Pack | Includes 3 Rare Gold Player Items. All items untradeable. | 10 Coins (as displayed) |
| Premium Energizer Pack | Includes 10 Rare Gold Player Items. All items untradeable. | 30 Coins (as displayed) |
| Stocking Stuffer III | Includes 2 TOTW Player Items (Weeks 1-12), rated up to 86. All items untradeable | 10,000 Coins or 100 FC Points |
Where to Get Winter Wildcards Packs
You can earn or open Winter Wildcards packs through multiple Ultimate Team paths. The Store is the obvious option, but most players get better long-term value from reward packs and promo content earned through gameplay.
- Store packs in the FUT Store while the promo is active (coins or FC Points)
- Winter Wildcards SBC rewards (including upgrade-style SBCs during the promo)
- Objectives and promo milestone rewards (often the safest value because they are earned through gameplay)
- Rivals, Champions, Squad Battles, and season rewards opened while Winter Wildcards is live
What Can You Pack During Winter Wildcards?
When Winter Wildcards is live, packs opened during the promo window can include Winter Wildcards player items in addition to normal items. The exact results depend on the pack and its guarantees, but in general you will get a mix of standard gold items and occasional special items if luck hits.
- Winter Wildcards player items (promo cards) while they are in packs
- High-rated gold players that are valuable for SBC fodder
- Standard items like gold players, consumables, and club content
How Pack Odds Work
Pack odds are not the same across all packs. Higher-tier promo packs usually have stronger minimum guarantees, but nothing is guaranteed unless the pack explicitly says so. Always read the pack description, check the guarantees, and keep expectations realistic because even expensive packs can return mostly fodder.
Best Ways to Get Value From Winter Wildcards Packs
The most consistent value usually comes from earning packs rather than buying them. If you do open store packs, plan around your club needs and the SBC cycle so duplicates do not go to waste.
- Prioritize objectives and weekly mode rewards and open them during the promo window
- Complete Winter Wildcards SBCs that return strong packs and help you recycle duplicates
- Manage duplicates properly with upgrades, exchanges, or quick SBC solutions
- Save packs for a specific team drop if you are targeting certain releases
- Avoid draining all your fodder early if you expect big SBCs later in the promo
When to Open Packs
Open packs while Winter Wildcards is live if your goal is to pack promo items. If you are targeting a specific team, wait until that team is the active squad in packs. If you mainly want fodder for SBCs, opening throughout the event is fine, especially when repeatable upgrade SBCs are available to recycle duplicates.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Opening saved packs before Winter Wildcards items are in packs
- Buying packs without checking minimum guarantees and pack details
- Wasting high-rated fodder too early and having nothing left for key SBCs
- Quick selling duplicates instead of recycling them into upgrades or SBCs
- Chasing one specific card with no coin or points plan
Quick Checklist
- Open packs during Winter Wildcards if you want a chance at promo items
- Use objectives and weekly rewards as your main pack supply
- Read pack guarantees before spending coins or FC Points
- Recycle duplicates with upgrades, exchanges, or SBCs
- Time your openings around team drops if you are targeting certain players