FC 25 Weekend League rewards upgraded and market impact expected ⇒ FUTFC

EA Sports has made a major change in FC 25’s Team of the Season campaign by upgrading the FUT Champs red player pick rewards for the Bundesliga TOTS. These updates are finally giving players what they’ve been asking for: guaranteed high-rated picks that reward competitive performance and make the Weekend League grind actually feel worth it.

From this week onward, Weekend League players who hit rank 5 or higher will receive red picks that only include players from the Bundesliga and Frauen Bundesliga squads. Even more importantly, only 93+ rated cards are eligible. That means no more sifting through unusable 90-rated fodder cards and significantly higher chances of packing elite options.

This shift drastically improves the player experience and will have a direct effect on the transfer market as Weekend League opens and players start ripping their rewards.

Premier League TOTS prices set to rise again

One of the most overlooked effects of upgraded rewards is how it influences the demand for last week’s TOTS cards. With Bundesliga TOTS cards now more exclusive due to high ratings and tighter reward pools, players may turn back to Premier League TOTS options to improve their squads.

Expect price increases on players like:

Bruno Fernandes – very common in packs but still elite for gameplay
Gabriel – top-tier CB with high defending and physical
Saliba and Cunha – strong stats and Premier League chemistry make them go-to options

With the market getting flooded with new coins from Weekend League rewards and pack sales, many players will look for more accessible meta cards. If Bundesliga cards are too rare or overpriced, Premier League TOTS items may rebound fast, creating a temporary weekend league bubble where prices rise quickly before settling down again on Monday.

Bundesliga TOTS prices will set the market tone

The pricing and pack weight of Bundesliga TOTS players will determine how the overall FC 25 market reacts. If cards like Harry Kane, Musiala and Tah are difficult to pack and cost millions, it will push demand back toward cheaper Premier League or Ligue 1 TOTS options.

During last year’s Bundesliga TOTS, pack weight was low and that created a sharp rise in the value of other league TOTS cards. The same scenario could play out again in FC 25 if EA has not adjusted the odds.

As of the last promo, the 86+ x5 pack had a 42 percent TOTS chance and the 85+ x10 pack had a 52 percent chance. Those percentages will be closely watched today. If Bundesliga TOTS odds are lower, the market will quickly reflect that with higher prices across the board.

Why Friday night is the key time to sell or invest

Every Friday after content drops, a short window opens where player prices spike due to Weekend League starting, coin injections from saved packs and general hype. This Friday night market bubble is where traders and players can make big gains.

If you’re holding cards from Premier League TOTS or even some popular golds, this could be the moment to sell for profit. On the flip side, if you see Bundesliga TOTS prices crashing during content drop due to panic sales, there may be chances to buy low and flip during peak hours of Foot Champs.

Increased red pick quality boosts engagement

EA finally responded to one of the most common player frustrations: opening Weekend League red picks only to find low-tier fodder. By filtering picks to only include 93+ rated Bundesliga players, they’ve made rewards actually feel elite again.

This also helps drive player retention during TOTS season. Players now feel incentivized to push for higher ranks, which keeps them engaged in the mode and increases the flow of high-rated cards into the market.

This adjustment is one of the strongest signs yet that EA is listening to community feedback, especially after the backlash to Premier League TOTS rewards which included too many underwhelming options.

What players are most impacted by the rewards change?

Low-end cards like Masuaku and Orban are now excluded from red picks, meaning fewer duds in your choices
Elite cards like Kimmich, Grimaldo, and Upamecano now have higher visibility in red picks
Premier League TOTS cards are expected to rebound due to comparative value and availability

If you’ve been saving fodder or coins for a squad upgrade, now’s the time to strike. SBCs are also expected to play a role here. If we get strong, affordable player SBCs like Frimpong or Xavi Simons, fodder prices will spike and further shape the market in the coming days.

Watch a full breakdown of the changes in the rewards from TheFutAccountant.