Future Stars Packs Guide in FC 26
Future Stars packs are limited-time FUT Store packs released during the EA Sports FC 26 Future Stars promo. While the promo is live, Future Stars player items are added to the active pack pool, meaning any pack opened during the event can contain Future Stars cards if you hit the odds. This guide breaks down the Future Stars Store packs currently available in-game and explains how to approach them smartly.
What Are Future Stars Packs?
Future Stars packs are standard FUT packs opened while Future Stars items are in packs. Some Store packs include explicit guarantees (minimum OVR floors or guaranteed Future Stars items), while others simply give you a chance at packing Future Stars players. If a pack does not clearly state a Future Stars guarantee, packing one is possible but never promised.
Future Stars Store Packs
The packs below are listed exactly as shown in the FUT Store, including guarantees, item counts, and prices. Availability, timers, and purchase limits may change, so always double-check the Store screen and pack probabilities before buying.
| Pack Name | Pack Description (In-Game) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Above Pack | Includes 12 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 85 or higher, with 6 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher, 3 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher, and 1 guaranteed to be rated 88 or higher. All items untradeable. | 450,000 UT Coins or 2,500 FC Points |
| Future Stars Guarantee | Includes 10 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 85 or higher. Also includes 1 Future Stars Item guaranteed (not including Icons or Heroes), rated 87 or higher. All items untradeable. | 225,000 UT Coins or 1,000 FC Points |
| Deluxe Future Stars Guarantee | Includes 10 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 84 or higher, with 5 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher. Also includes 2 Future Stars Items guaranteed (not including Icons), both rated 87 or higher, with 1 guaranteed to be rated 88 or higher. All items untradeable. | 300,000 UT Coins or 1,500 FC Points |
| Terrific Trifecta Pack | Includes 11 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 84 or higher, with 3 guaranteed to be rated 86 or higher. | 275,000 UT Coins or 1,500 FC Points |
| Nine is Fine Pack | Includes 9 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 85 or higher, with 2 guaranteed to be rated 88 or higher. All items untradeable. | 400,000 UT Coins or 2,000 FC Points |
| Dynamic Duo Pack | Includes 10 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 84 or higher, with 2 guaranteed to be rated 87 or higher. All items untradeable. | 200,000 UT Coins or 1,000 FC Points |
| Icon Refresh | Includes 1 Base Icon Player Pick (Pick 1 of 2). Also includes 20 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 82 or higher, with 10 guaranteed to be rated 84 or higher. All items untradeable. | 500,000 UT Coins or 3,500 FC Points |
| Hero Refresh | Includes 1 Base Hero Player Pick (Pick 1 of 4), rated 86 or higher. Also includes 30 Rare Gold Player Items, rated 82 or higher, with 10 guaranteed to be rated 84 or higher. All items untradeable. | 350,000 UT Coins or 2,000 FC Points |
Where to Get Future Stars Packs (Beyond the Store)
Store packs are only one option. Most players will get their best volume from grindable content opened while Future Stars items are in packs.
- Rivals, Champions, and Squad Battles rewards
- Objectives and Live Events released during Future Stars
- SBC packs, especially repeatable upgrade SBCs
- Saved Season Progress and milestone packs
What Can You Pack During Future Stars?
While the promo is live, packs can include Future Stars player items alongside standard gold players, Icons, Heroes, consumables, and club items. For most players, high-rated fodder is just as important as hitting a Future Stars pull.
- Future Stars player items (if you hit the odds)
- Future Stars Icons and Heroes (from eligible packs)
- High-rated gold fodder for SBCs
- Standard gold players and consumables
How Pack Odds Work (Reality Check)
The pack description shows what is guaranteed. Everything else is luck. Expensive packs mainly protect you from low-rated returns — they do not guarantee top-tier Future Stars cards. Always judge packs by their rating floors and guaranteed items, not by promo art.
Best Ways to Get Value From Future Stars Packs
- Open earned packs first before touching Store packs
- Prioritize guaranteed Future Stars packs if spending coins
- Open packs when upgrade SBCs are live to recycle duplicates
- Keep coins available for SBC requirements during the promo
- Choose packs based on guarantees, not total price
When to Open Packs
Only open packs while Future Stars items are actively in packs if your goal is packing promo players. If you are opening mainly for fodder, time your openings around repeatable upgrade SBCs so duplicates can be reused efficiently.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Opening packs before Future Stars items are live
- Buying packs without reading the guaranteed ratings
- Quick-selling duplicates instead of recycling them
- Spending all coins early and missing late SBC content
- Chasing a single pull instead of building fodder depth
Quick Checklist
- Open packs only during the Future Stars window
- Focus on guaranteed packs if spending coins
- Recycle duplicates through upgrade SBCs
- Balance fodder and coins for late promo content
- Always check pack probabilities before purchase