EA Sports is closing out EA FC 25 Ultimate Team with a rewarding sendoff, and players who grind through this final batch of challenges are in for something truly unique. The “Griddy to Glory” event isn’t just about securing top-tier FUT rewards in FC 25 — it’s also your one and only chance to unlock the exclusive Griddy celebration in EA FC 26.
Griddy to Glory: What’s the Challenge?
To commemorate the end of the EA FC 25 cycle, EA is rolling out the lucrative Griddy Cup, a special Ultimate Team event that hands out jaw-dropping rewards in exchange for a little daily dedication. The underlying objective chain, called Griddy to Glory, is the key to it all.
Here’s what players need to do:
- Log into EA FC 25 Ultimate Team over multiple days.
- Complete the daily Griddy to Glory objectives.
Each completed objective delivers two high-value rewards:
- A pack containing 10 players all rated 85 or higher.
- A Player Pick featuring only 99-rated players — yes, every single one of them.
Five Completions = 99-Rated Ronaldinho + Griddy Celebration in EA FC 26
If players manage to complete the Griddy to Glory challenge a total of five times, not only will they earn an endgame-worthy 99-rated Ronaldinho Icon for their EA FC 25 squad, but they’ll also unlock something even rarer: the viral Griddy celebration for EA FC 26.
And here’s the catch: in FC 26, this Griddy emote won’t be triggered via buttons or tied to a specific player trait. It’s a one-time exclusive reward: a literal bragging-rights flex you can only get by completing these specific FC 25 objectives.
To claim your bonus in FC 26, just log in with the same EA account you used to complete the objectives in FC 25.
What’s New in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team?
If the Griddy isn’t enough to tempt you into one last Ultimate Team grind, consider this: EA has revealed several overhauls coming in EA FC 26, specifically tailored for competitive play and quality-of-life improvements.
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According to EA, more fan feedback has been integrated into FC 26 than any previous title, resulting in meaningful updates across multiple gameplay systems.
Competitive Gameplay Presets
A new preset, built exclusively for online matches, will focus on balanced settings to enhance fair play and skill expression in high-stakes matches.
Live Events and Tournament Structure
Ultimate Team will feel more alive than ever with dynamic Live Events and reworked tournaments. This includes:
- Gauntlets — five-match tournaments where each match requires a brand-new squad.
- Matchmaking pairs you against opponents in the same tournament round, keeping things balanced and competitive.
One particularly welcome update: if your opponent quits while the match is tied — even if they hard-quit by switching off their console: they’ll still be penalised. On the flip side, if you’re leading in the second half, earned a red card or won a penalty, you’ll be awarded the win.
FUT Champs Gets an Accessibility Boost
FUT Champions are also being expanded to let more players into the meta grind. Players in Divisions 10 through 6 can now enter FUT Champs Challengers to earn a place in FUT Champs proper, helping bridge the gap between casual and competitive play.
The Final Stretch Starts Now
With FC 26 on the horizon, EA’s last event in FC 25 is more than just a routine sendoff. It’s a unique junction, linking one era of FUT with the next, and handing out a legendary Icon (who doesn’t love Ronaldinho?) and an even more iconic celebration that’ll set you apart from day one next year.
If you want to be dancing the Griddy while others are trying to remember what button combo does a cartwheel, now’s your shot. Log in, grind the objectives, and end EA FC 25 in true style.