FC 25 Team of the Season: How to Prepare for the Biggest Promo of the Year

• TOTS Warm-Up & The Invincibles Promo — What’s Coming April 18?
• The Pack Saving Strategy — What Should You Be Banking?
• League SBCs, Player Picks & the Grind Method
• Evolutions, Objectives & The Hidden Grind
• Why Team of the Week Matters Again
• Pro Tips for a Successful TOTS Grind
• Key Dates to Remember📅
• Conclusion: Prepare Smart, Pack Big

The most anticipated event in the EA Sports FC calendar is almost upon us — Team of the Season (TOTS) in FC 25. If you're looking to dominate Ultimate Team, now is the time to get serious with your club management, grind methods, and pack strategy. With TOTS Warm-Up kicking off on Friday, April 18, followed by the official Team of the Season release on April 25, this is your crucial window to prepare like a pro.

Whether you’re a casual grinder or a FUT veteran, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know — from leaks and pack-saving strategies to how SBCs, Evolutions, and Team of the Week upgrades tie into the biggest promo of the year.

TOTS Warm-Up & The Invincibles Promo — What’s Coming April 18?

Let’s get straight into it — April 18 marks the start of the TOTS Warm-Up Series, running side-by-side with a new limited-time promo called The Invincibles.

This warm-up period is crucial. EA uses it to build hype, get people grinding objectives and SBCs, and more importantly — tempt you into opening packs. Don’t fall for it. Here’s what to expect:

• Best of Team of the Week (TOTW) players return to packs — these include top-rated cards released throughout the year, like 89 Salah or Van Dijk.

• No other special cards will be in packs during this time. It’s bait — EA wants to drain your club before TOTS actually drops.

• SBC-heavy content: Expect a flood of flashback, moment, showdown, and even re-released SBCs (imagine a potential Flashback CR7!).

• Daily objectives and SBC challenges offering great pack rewards, perfect for stacking fodder.

• Evolutions content — players you can upgrade through gameplay. These are usually solid boosts and safe to complete during this time.

The Pack Saving Strategy — What Should You Be Banking?

With all this going on, now is the time to start saving packs — no excuses.

Your goal? Enter TOTS week with as many high-value packs as possible. Here’s how to structure your savings:

✅ Save:

• 85+ Rated Packs (from Champs, Rivals, Squad Battles)

• 83x10, 83x14, 85x2/3, 84x20 (if released)

• Daily upgrade SBC rewards (e.g. 81+ picks, 82+ guarantees)

❌ Avoid opening packs unless:

• You're chasing TOTW cards for SBC fodder.

• It's an 80+ pack or lower with minimal value.

Saving these packs now ensures you're ready when the first TOTS team drops April 25 — starting with Community TOTS.

💡 Important Tip: If you're targeting a specific league (like the Premier League), save your packs until that league’s TOTS goes live — typically a week or two after Community.

League SBCs, Player Picks & the Grind Method

To stack packs and fodder without spending coins, you’ll need to get into the rhythm of grinding League SBCs and Upgrade SBCs. Here’s a blueprint:

Step-by-Step Grind Strategy:

1. Clear your club: Get rid of all non-League SBC cards in 81+ or 85+ Player Picks.

2. Save League SBC fodder: These include players from the eight main leagues required in League SBCs.

3. Cycle the grind:

   • Complete League SBCs (Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, etc.)

   • Open the small packs (unless you're saving all) and use dupes or low-rated players in Upgrade SBCs.

4. Rinse and repeat: Keep grinding this loop to stack fodder and player picks.

 Warning: EA will try to bait you into dumping your fodder early with attractive SBCs. Don’t fall for it unless it’s a player you genuinely want long-term.

Evolutions, Objectives & The Hidden Grind

Evolutions are another area where value can be found during the warm-up period. While they don’t cost fodder, they do require gameplay — and that makes them a low-risk, high-reward investment.

You’ll also want to keep an eye out for:

• Daily Objectives

• Themed Milestones

• Repeatable Upgrade SBCs

For example, if EA drops an 83x10 or 85x3 upgrade for the Premier League, you’ll want to have the fodder ready and the objectives stacked to earn duplicate packs.

Why Team of the Week Matters Again

During the TOTS Warm-Up period, TOTW cards become essential again — something we haven’t seen in months. EA will likely require multiple TOTWs in SBCs, especially for repeatable upgrades and daily challenges.

If you see a TOTW SBC (like the 84+ TOTW Highlights SBC), do it. It’ll be cheap now and worth much more later.

Pro Tips for a Successful TOTS Grind

Here are some final golden rules to stick by if you want to maximize your TOTS journey:

• Save now, open later: Only open packs when the TOTS team you want is live.

• Track your fodder: Keep an eye on your club’s high-rateds and build up your 83–87 pool.

• Use upgrades wisely: Don’t over-invest in player SBCs during warm-up. Wait for TOTS content unless the card is a must-have.

• Target Evolutions: These are free boosts and great options for gameplay squads.

• Stay disciplined: EA will bait you with flashy cards — remember the best boosts always come during full TOTS.

Key Dates to Remember📅

 Date                                                   Event

Conclusion: Prepare Smart, Pack Big

Team of the Season is not just about luck — it's about preparation, discipline, and smart grinding. The players released during TOTS are the most boosted cards of the year, often becoming meta-defining. If you stay ahead of the curve and resist the bait, you’ll be laughing all the way to an untradeable 95+ rated squad.

This year’s TOTS Warm-Up and Invincibles Promo is shaping up to be one of the most content-packed preludes we've seen. So get ready, start grinding, and may your TOTS packs be filled with blues. Want daily updates, pack-opening tips, and grind methods for each league’s TOTS drop? Stay tuned to the blog — more guides coming your way every step of the season.

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