EA FC 25 enthusiasts can finally mark their calendars! The highly anticipated Team of the Season (TOTS) schedule has been officially unveiled, giving players a complete roadmap for one of the year’s biggest Ultimate Team events.
The EA FC25 TOTS celebration spans several weeks, featuring the best performers from leagues worldwide transformed into supercharged special cards. During this period, players can participate in special challenges, vote for their favorite stars, and unlock unique rewards. Additionally, the TOTS Dates reveal crucial information about when each major league’s squad will drop, allowing you to plan your coin management and team building strategy accordingly. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive Weekend League regular, this comprehensive calendar is essential for maximizing your Ultimate Team experience.
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EA Reveals Full TOTS Calendar for FC 25
Electronic Arts has officially unveiled the complete Team of the Season (TOTS) calendar for EA FC 25, giving players a detailed roadmap of what promises to be one of the year’s most significant Ultimate Team promotions. The highly anticipated event kicks off on April 25th and will run for a total of seven weeks until June 6th.
Key dates and leagues announced
The TOTS calendar features an impressive lineup of 19 FUT squads representing leagues from around the globe. EA has structured the releases in weekly drops, primarily on Fridays, with each week showcasing multiple leagues simultaneously.
The complete release schedule is as follows:
| Date | Featured Leagues |
|---|---|
| April 25 | Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Arkema Premier League |
| May 2 | Premier League, Barclays Women’s Super League, EFL Combined |
| May 9 | Bundesliga, Frauen Bundesliga, Süper Lig |
| May 16 | Serie A, National Women’s Soccer League, Europe Select |
| May 23 | La Liga, Liga F, Liga Portugal |
| May 30 | MLS, Saudi Pro League, Rest of World |
| June 6 | Ultimate TOTS |
This staggered release approach allows players to focus on specific leagues based on their team-building preferences. Moreover, the inclusion of women’s leagues such as Arkema Premier League, Barclays Women’s Super League, Frauen Bundesliga, National Women’s Soccer League, and Liga F demonstrates EA’s commitment to representing the broader football landscape.
Furthermore, the TOTS promotion incorporates fan participation through community voting for three top league XIs. The Premier League voting has already concluded, with results to be revealed on May 2nd. Subsequently, Bundesliga voting will open next, followed by La Liga. This interactive element gives players a direct say in which performers receive the coveted TOTS cards.
The strategic timing of these releases aligns with the conclusion of the 2024-2025 football season, celebrating standout performers across different competitions. Each TOTS squad will feature players with significantly boosted ratings, making them highly desirable additions to Ultimate Team squads.
How long the TOTS event will last
The EA FC 25 TOTS promotion spans an extensive period of seven weeks, running from April 25th through June 6th. This extended timeframe represents one of the longest-running and most substantial promotions in the EA FC calendar.
Throughout this period, players can expect not only the announced league releases but also supplementary content including:
- Special Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) themed around TOTS players
- Objectives to earn untradeable TOTS cards
- Limited-time packs featuring enhanced odds for TOTS items
- Special Weekend League rewards during the promotion
The lengthy duration provides ample opportunity for players to gradually improve their squads with these enhanced cards rather than rushing to acquire them all at once. In essence, the promotion transforms the Ultimate Team experience for nearly two months.
The culmination of the event on June 6th with Ultimate TOTS serves as the grand finale, typically featuring a selection of the very best performers from across all the previously released TOTS squads. This final squad generally includes the most meta and highest-rated cards from the entire promotion.
While major league releases occur consistently on Fridays, minor league releases like the Eredivisie and MLS often drop on Sundays, creating a steady stream of content throughout each week of the promotion.
The seven-week structure underscores the significant position TOTS holds in the annual EA FC content calendar, generally considered the second most important promotion after Team of the Year (TOTY).
How Players Can Prepare for Each TOTS Drop
Preparation stands as the critical factor for success during EA FC 25’s Team of the Season event. With TOTS spanning seven weeks and featuring 19 squads, strategic planning can dramatically improve your chances of building a competitive Ultimate Team without depleting your resources prematurely.
Tracking important leagues
Prioritizing specific leagues based on your squad needs represents an essential preparation strategy. The staggered TOTS release schedule allows players to allocate resources efficiently by targeting leagues most relevant to their team composition:
- First priority leagues should align with your existing squad’s core players. If you run a Premier League-focused team, mark May 2nd on your calendar and save resources specifically for this drop.
- Second priority leagues might include those with potential upgrades to your bench or starting XI. For example, if you need attacking reinforcements, the Bundesliga release on May 9th might be worth targeting.
- Specialty leagues like Saudi Pro League and MLS on May 30th offer unique player options that could provide tactical flexibility.
Consequently, maintaining awareness of the TOTS voting periods remains crucial. The Premier League vote has concluded, however Bundesliga voting opens next, followed by La Liga voting the week after. Participating in these votes not only influences the players selected but also helps you stay informed about potential TOTS candidates.
Indeed, tracking both men’s and women’s leagues expands your options significantly. With women’s leagues like Frauen Bundesliga (May 9th), NWSL (May 16th), and Liga F (May 23rd) receiving dedicated TOTS squads, the card pool has greater diversity than ever before.
Completing TOTS Warm-Up challenges
EA Sports began the TOTS celebration with a dedicated Warm-Up period featuring activities designed to help players prepare effectively. The TOTS Warm-Up includes several key components:
First, the Daily Login SBC offers a straightforward way to earn packs that can either be opened immediately or saved for when TOTS cards enter packs. For instance, the “TOTS Warmup Challenge” SBC rewards a Rare Gold Pack upon completion of simple squad-building requirements.
Second, pack saving remains one of the most effective preparation strategies. By collecting packs from Division Rivals, FUT Champions, and objectives without opening them until TOTS cards are available, you increase your chances of acquiring these special items.
Third, fodder management has become increasingly important. Specifically, avoiding unnecessary SBCs before TOTS begins allows you to capitalize on the powerful SBCs released during the promotion. The Warm-Up period features retro TOTS Cosmetic Evolutions from 2018, 2019, and 2020, providing nostalgic customization options.
Fourth, grinding FUT Champions ahead of TOTS enables you to accumulate high-rated cards and Player Picks, potentially giving access to coveted TOTS players in future rewards. Weekend League rewards often coincide with TOTS releases, offering enhanced TOTS Player Picks.
Furthermore, specialized Evolutions like the leaked Right Mid EVO (restricted to players with 90 overall ratings or below, five-star skill moves, and a maximum of two PlayStyle+ traits) can significantly strengthen your squad before the main event. These Evolutions grant valuable PlayStyle+ traits like Pinged Pass+ and Finesse Shot+.
Alternatively, focusing on the “Best of” selection of past TOTW and campaign items currently available in packs may yield cards useful for upcoming SBCs. This approach maximizes resource efficiency leading into the primary TOTS promotion.
When and How Fans Can Vote for TOTS Squads
Community participation stands at the heart of EA FC 25’s Team of the Season event, with fan voting directly influencing which players receive the coveted TOTS cards. The voting system allows Ultimate Team enthusiasts to have their say in shaping the promotion’s most anticipated squads through an accessible online platform.
Voting windows for major leagues
Fan voting for EA FC 25 TOTS follows a structured schedule aligned with the official release calendar. Each voting window remains open for exactly one week, beginning and ending on Fridays. The voting process kicked off with the Premier League, which opened on April 16th, 2025 at 8:00 AM PST and closed on April 21st, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST .
Following the Premier League voting period, which has now concluded, the schedule continues with:
- Bundesliga voting: Opens immediately after Premier League voting closes
- La Liga voting: Commences one week after Bundesliga voting begins
Primarily, voting is limited to three major leagues—Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga—identified as “the world’s top three national leagues”. Nevertheless, results for all leagues will be revealed according to the official release calendar, with Premier League TOTS announcements scheduled for May 2nd.
The voting mechanism operates through the official EA Sports FC TOTS website, where fans can:
- Visit the official EA FC 25 TOTS voting platform when voting opens for each league
- Select their preferred league (such as Premier League or Bundesliga)
- Drag and drop players into their ideal starting XI from the nominees list
- Submit their selections after agreeing to EA’s terms and conditions
Notably, EA presents approximately 40 nominees per league, from which voters must construct a balanced team with specific position requirements: one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders, and three attackers.
Impact of fan votes on final squads
Despite the significant weight given to community input, fan votes do not exclusively determine the TOTS selections. In fact, EA Sports maintains a role in the final squad formation to ensure balance and representation across positions.
Each TOTS squad features 11 players per league selected through this hybrid approach of fan voting and EA curation. This combination aims to create teams that reflect both community preferences and objective performance metrics from the 2024/25 campaign.
The voting system serves multiple purposes beyond mere player selection. First, it increases community engagement with the promotion. Second, it provides insight into which players might be included, helping investors plan their market strategies. Third, it creates anticipation for each league’s release.
Once votes are tallied, EA processes the results and unveils the official TOTS squads on their scheduled release dates. For instance, although Premier League voting concluded on April 21st, results will not be announced until May 2nd, creating a period of anticipation among the community.
In addition to the main TOTS squads, as the promotion progresses, EA typically conducts an additional vote for the Ultimate TOTS—bringing together top performers across all leagues into one elite squad. This final voting opportunity represents the culmination of the entire TOTS season, featuring the most exceptional players from every league’s selection.
What Special Rewards and Challenges Are Available
The TOTS promotion brings an array of special content beyond just the player releases in EA FC 25. This year’s event introduces new reward categories and multiple paths for players to enhance their Ultimate Team squads without relying solely on pack luck.
TOTS Honorable Mentions explained
Honorable Mentions make their debut in EA FC 25’s TOTS campaign, adopting a concept previously seen in Team of the Year events 1. These cards recognize players who narrowly missed selection for main TOTS squads but still contributed significantly to their team’s season. Unlike standard TOTS items, Honorable Mentions players receive a distinctive purple shell, making them immediately identifiable in-game.
Notable Honorable Mentions include a powerful 95-rated Desire Doue, obtainable through a 10-task SBC costing approximately 1.4 million coins. Players can also acquire 94-rated cards like Dries Mertens (Level 5) and Robin Gosens (Level 30) through the Premium Pass. These cards benefit from the same improved chemistry bonuses as standard TOTS items, mirroring last year’s TOTS Plus chemistry from FC24.
Unlocking free TOTS players through objectives
EA FC 25 offers multiple avenues to obtain TOTS players without spending coins. The Season 7 framework features a dual-track reward structure with 40 levels on the free path and additional 40 exclusive rewards on the Premium Pass.
Free track standouts include:
- 92-rated TOTS Moments Christiane Endler at Level 10
- 94-rated TOTS Flashback Juan Cuadrado or Nicolas Pepe at Level 30
- 95-rated TOTS Moments Ferran Torres at Level 40
Meanwhile, the Premium Pass (purchasable for 500,000 coins or 1000 FC points) delivers tradeable packs and exclusive cards like 94-rated TOTS Flashback Lisandro Martinez or Donny van de Beek (Level 25), ultimately culminating with the 96-rated Immortal Icon Frank Ribery at Level 40.
Daily login challenges further supplement these offerings, with untradeable rewards available through activities like the “TOTS Daily Login Upgrade SBC” and “TOTS Crafting Upgrade SBC”. Essentially, players earn seasonal points (SP) through Ultimate Team modes to progress through these reward levels.
How to Maximize Your Squad During the TOTS Season
Maximizing squad potential in EA FC 25 requires strategic resource management throughout the seven-week TOTS promotion. Effective squad building hinges on understanding both SBC efficiency and market timing.
Best strategies for SBCs and packs
Successful TOTS squad building begins with optimizing SBC completion methods. Particularly, the Squad Builder feature streamlines repetitive tasks like TOTS Crafting Upgrade SBCs. To use this effectively:
- Open the SBC and select “Use Squad Builder”
- For Quality, select Gold
- Press L3 for Advanced Filters
- Set “Sort by Rating: Low to High”
- Build Squad to automatically select lowest-rated cards
This method allows completing multiple SBCs in under 20 seconds each.
The “TOTS Crafting Upgrade” SBC yields five 77+ rated players for just nine cards (two rares, seven commons), creating a sustainable card generation cycle. Coupled with daily silver upgrades that convert seven silvers into three gold commons, players can establish an unlimited pack pipeline without additional investment.
Throughout TOTS, EA releases Daily Player SBCs, Retro Cosmetic TOTS Evolutions, and special objectives worth prioritizing. Fodder becomes especially valuable, so reserve high-rated untradeable cards for TOTS-themed SBCs rather than routine upgrades.
Timing purchases on the transfer market
Market timing becomes crucial with 19 different TOTS squads releasing over seven weeks. Prices typically fluctuate predictably – reaching their peak immediately after release then gradually declining as supply increases.
For high-demand leagues like Premier League (May 2nd) and La Liga (May 23rd), delaying purchases by 3-4 days after release often secures significantly better value. Conversely, lesser leagues sometimes see price increases after initial drops as supply dwindles.
TOTS Honorable Mentions cards present excellent value opportunities, often offering similar performance to main TOTS items at lower prices. Players like Desire Doue (95-rated) cost approximately 950,000 coins through SBCs – considerably less than comparable main TOTS attackers.
Players seeking specific TOTS cards can either target packs during relevant release windows or directly purchase from the transfer market. Chiefly, saving upgrade packs until your targeted league’s TOTS release maximizes chances of securing desired players without overpaying.
Conclusion
The EA FC 25 Team of the Season event undoubtedly stands as one of the year’s most significant Ultimate Team promotions. Spanning seven weeks from April 25th to June 6th, this extensive celebration delivers 19 different TOTS squads across global leagues, including unprecedented women’s football representation. Players who strategically prepare for each drop will certainly maximize their chances of building formidable squads without depleting hard-earned resources.
Timing matters significantly throughout this promotion. Specifically, waiting 3-4 days after initial releases often results in better transfer market values, especially for premier leagues like the Premier League and La Liga. Additionally, the staggered voting system allows community participation in shaping three major league squads, creating an interactive experience beyond mere card collection.
TOTS Honorable Mentions present particularly good value opportunities compared to main squad items. These cards offer comparable performance attributes at lower costs while maintaining the same chemistry benefits. Therefore, savvy managers should consider these alternatives alongside traditional TOTS cards when building their ultimate squads.
The season’s reward structure provides multiple paths to success through both free and premium tracks. Free players can still earn impressive 92-95 rated cards through objective completion, while Premium Pass subscribers gain access to exclusive items culminating in the 96-rated Immortal Icon Frank Ribery. Furthermore, optimizing SBC completion methods – particularly the efficient TOTS Crafting Upgrade – creates sustainable card generation cycles without additional investment.
Above all, this year’s TOTS promotion rewards careful planning and strategic resource allocation. Although the seven-week timeline might seem overwhelming, this extended period actually provides ample opportunity to gradually strengthen your squad rather than rushing acquisitions. Consequently, EA FC 25’s Team of the Season offers something for every player type – whether you’re a market trader, SBC specialist, or competitive Weekend League participant – making it the perfect time to elevate your Ultimate Team experience.
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FAQ
When will Ultimate TOTS release in EA FC25?
Ultimate TOTS will be released on June 6.
