Celebrate Black Friday with the FC 25 Thunderstruck event: top players make a comeback alongside a fresh lineup of dynamic stars, including ICONs.
FC 25 Thunderstruck Promo Event
Get ready to strike with Thunderstruck this Black Friday, and bring electrifying energy to your Ultimate Team!
Flash SBCs
Limited-time Squad Building Challenges return! Complete fast challenges for unique rewards. “Flash” Flashback player SBCs feature for the second year—special versions of select players live for only 24 hours.
Prime Hero Upgrades
Starting November 28, all 14 Origin Club Hero items from the FC25 Pre-order offer will receive their “Prime” upgrades, featuring increased OVR, Stats, PlayStyles, and new illustrated action shots. Prime Heroes will also be available in packs during Black Friday weekend.
Daily Engagement Rewards
Daily Login Upgrade SBCs: Refresh every 24 hours, building towards week-long rewards.
Upgrade SBCs: Available daily throughout the event.
Season 3: Winter Champions
Celebrate competition with Winter Champions players, eligible for +2 OVR and PlayStyle upgrades based on their league table position by January 3.
New One Nation Live Friendly Objectives focus on FUT nations, starting with Argentina, replacing traditional Daily and Weekly Objectives.
Champions Play-offs Update
From Season 3 onward, the number of Play-offs matches per attempt increases from 5 to 6, requiring 3 wins out of 6 to qualify for the Finals.
Thunderstruck & ICON Items
Available in packs starting November 29, 14:00 UTC.
Ignite your Ultimate Team™ this Black Friday with Thunderstruck! Dynamic player items—including current players and ICONs—are eligible for in-game upgrades based on their club’s performances in the next domestic league matches. Thunderstruck ICONs upgrade based on one of their former clubs’ results.
Upgrades affect Ratings, PlayStyles, and Roles, giving players an electrifying boost on the pitch. Items are eligible for upgrades starting November 29. Here’s how players can earn their upgrades:
Men’s Leagues (incl. ICONs)
Club wins 2 matches in their next 5 league games = 2x PlayStyles & Role+
Club scores 6 goals in their next 5 league games = +1 OVR & 1 Role+
Women’s Leagues (incl. ICONs)
Club wins 1 match in their next 5 league games = 2x PlayStyles & Role+
Club scores 4 goals in their next 5 league games = +1 OVR & 1 Role+
