EA FC 26 is shaping up to be the biggest installment yet in EA's rebranded football franchise, and if you've picked up the Ultimate Edition, you've already secured early access, extra perks, and exclusive content. But one of FC 26 Coins the questions many players have been asking is: How do you get Season 1 of the Premium Pass in EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition?

FC 26: How to Get Season 1 of the Premium Pass

This guide will walk you through everything: what the Premium Pass is, what it offers in Season 1, how to claim it through your Ultimate Edition perks, and strategies to maximize its rewards before it expires. By the end, you'll know exactly how to unlock, activate, and make the most out of Season 1.

What Is the Premium Pass

The Premium Pass in EA FC 26 works much like a battle pass system in other live-service games. It's a seasonal progression path that rewards you as you play matches, complete objectives, and climb through tiers of experience (XP).

There are typically two tracks:

Free Pass (Base Rewards) – Available to all players, even without purchasing. Includes consumables, packs, and small bonuses.

Premium Pass (Upgraded Rewards) – Unlocks exclusive content such as player picks, higher-tier packs, stadium items, tifos, and early-access cosmetic upgrades.

The Premium Pass is seasonal, meaning each new season (usually lasting 6–8 weeks) brings a fresh set of challenges and exclusive content. In Season 1, EA wants to set the tone by offering exciting items tied to early-game progression and Ultimate Team customization.

What Does the Ultimate Edition Include?

If you bought the Ultimate Edition of EA FC 26, you're in luck—because Season 1 of the Premium Pass is already bundled with your purchase. Here's what the Ultimate Edition typically includes (based on EA's recent trend with FC 24 and 25):

7 Days Early Access (play before Standard Edition players).

4,600 FC Points (usable for packs or Pass tier skips).

Dual Entitlement (play across PS5/PS4 or Xbox Series/One).

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Ultimate Team Campaign Loan Picks (for promo cards).

Exclusive PlayStyles upgrades.

Season 1 Premium Pass (the full upgraded seasonal track unlocked from day one).

That last perk is key: you don't have to buy Season 1 separately if you have the Ultimate Edition—it's automatically included.