FUT Birthday Packs Guide in FC 26
FUT Birthday packs are limited-time Ultimate Team Store packs released during the FC 26 FUT Birthday promo in EA Sports FC 26. While the event is active, FUT Birthday player items are added to the global pack pool. This guide lists the confirmed FUT Birthday Store packs currently available in-game, including their guarantees, item counts, and prices.
What Are FUT Birthday Packs?
FUT Birthday packs are regular Ultimate Team packs opened while FUT Birthday player items are available in packs. Some Store packs provide strong rating guarantees or special FUT Birthday player picks, while others focus on high-rated fodder for SBCs.
If a pack description does not explicitly mention a FUT Birthday guarantee, pulling a FUT Birthday player remains possible but is not guaranteed.
Confirmed FUT Birthday Store Packs
The packs below are listed exactly as shown in the in-game Store screenshots. All listed packs are untradeable unless stated otherwise.
| Pack Name | Pack Description (In-Game) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Energizer Pack | Includes 10 Rare Gold Player Items. All items untradeable. | 30 UT Coins |
| 84 Squad Pack | Includes 11 Rare Gold Player Items rated between 84–85. All items untradeable. | 5,000 UT Coins or 50 FC Points |
| Birthday Bash Player Pick | Includes 1 Rare Gold Player Pick (Pick 1 of 3), rated 85 or higher. All items untradeable. | 2,600 UT Coins or 100 FC Points |
| 85 Squad Pack | Includes 11 Rare Gold Player Items rated between 85–86. All items untradeable. | 2,600 UT Coins or 100 FC Points |
| FUT Birthday Guarantee Pack | Includes 10 Rare Gold Player Items rated 84 or higher. Also includes 1 FUT Birthday Item guaranteed Player Pick (1 of 5), excluding Heroes or Icons. All items untradeable. | 275,000 UT Coins or 1,200 FC Points |
| Golden FUT Birthday Guarantee Pack | Includes 15 Rare Gold Player Items rated 84 or higher, with 5 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher. Also includes an 89+ FUT Birthday Item guaranteed Player Pick (1 of 2), excluding Heroes or Icons. All items untradeable. | 525,000 UT Coins or 2,600 FC Points |
| Historical Encore Player Pick Reloaded | Includes 1 Encore Player Pick (Pick 1 of 3) from Ultimate Scream Heroes, Unbreakables Heroes, Unbreakables Icons, Thunderstruck Icons, UEFA Primetime Heroes, Joga Bonito Heroes, Winter Wildcards Heroes, Winter Wildcards Icons, and Team of the Year Icons. Also includes 30 Rare Gold Player Items rated 84 or higher with 10 guaranteed to be rated 85 or higher and 2 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher. All items untradeable. | 550,000 UT Coins or 3,000 FC Points |
| Midfielders Cornucopia Pack | Includes 15 Rare Gold Midfielders rated 84 or higher, with 7 guaranteed to be rated 85 or higher, 3 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher, and 1 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher. All items untradeable. | 400,000 UT Coins or 2,000 FC Points |
| Birthday Bonanza Pack | Includes 30 Rare Gold Player Items rated 84 or higher, with 15 guaranteed to be rated 85 or higher, 5 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher, and 2 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher. All items untradeable. | 350,000 UT Coins or 1,500 FC Points |
| Defenders Cornucopia Pack | Includes 15 Rare Gold Defenders or Goalkeepers rated 84 or higher, with 7 guaranteed to be rated 85 or higher, 3 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher, and 1 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher. All items untradeable. | 350,000 UT Coins or 1,800 FC Points |
| Sweet Treat Player Pick | Includes 1 Rare Gold Player Pick (Pick 2 of 10), rated 86 or higher. All items untradeable. | 175,000 UT Coins or 800 FC Points |
| Attackers Cornucopia Pack | Includes 15 Rare Gold Attackers rated 84 or higher, with 7 guaranteed to be rated 85 or higher, 3 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher, and 1 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher. All items untradeable. | 400,000 UT Coins or 2,000 FC Points |
| Five Layered Birthday Cake Pack | Includes 20 Rare Gold Player Items rated 85 or higher, with 12 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher, 6 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher, 3 guaranteed to be rated 88 or higher, and 1 guaranteed to be rated 89 or higher. All items untradeable. | 500,000 UT Coins or 2,500 FC Points |
| Seventeen Again Pack | Includes 17 Rare Gold Player Items rated 85 or higher, with 2 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher. All items untradeable. | 375,000 UT Coins or 1,700 FC Points |
What Can You Pack During FUT Birthday?
While FUT Birthday is active, packs can contain:
- FUT Birthday player items
- FUT Birthday Icons and Heroes
- High-rated gold players for SBC fodder
- Standard gold players and consumables
Only packs that clearly state a FUT Birthday guarantee ensure a promo item.
How to Approach FUT Birthday Packs Smartly
- Open Rivals, Champions, and Squad Battles rewards first
- Target packs with strong rating guarantees
- Use duplicates in FUT Birthday SBCs
- Avoid chasing a specific FUT Birthday Icon or Hero
- Track SBC cycles to maximize fodder value
Reality Check on Pack Value
High-priced store packs mainly provide protection against low-rated pulls. They do not guarantee top-tier FUT Birthday players. Only packs with explicit FUT Birthday guarantees offer a secure promo pull.
Best Way to Maximize Value
- Open saved packs during active FUT Birthday team releases
- Recycle duplicates into upgrade SBCs
- Monitor the transfer market before spending coins
- Always review pack probabilities in the Store
Quick Checklist
- Open packs only while FUT Birthday items are live
- Prioritize packs with strong rating floors
- Don’t rely on promo pack art
- Recycle duplicates through SBCs
- Spend coins carefully