It’s Wednesday in EA Sports FC 26, and that means new Squad Building Challenge content. This week brings the long-awaited Max 87 Base Hero Upgrade SBC, already confirmed in the game code. The challenge lets players submit squads for a guaranteed Hero rated 87 or lower.
The community expects the requirements to increase slightly compared to the previous Max 86 Hero Upgrade, which cost around 100,000 coins and required one 85-rated squad with a Team of the Week item and an 86-rated squad. The new SBC is predicted to cost between 110,000 and 120,000 coins depending on fodder prices.
Do you want to know, if your pull is good or bad? We have made a list of all the Heroes in the Max 87 Hero SBC.
Fodder market prepares for heavy demand
After last weekend’s panic crash, the FC 26 market has already rebounded. Cards like Frenkie de Jong and Tijjani Reijnders recovered almost to their pre-crash prices. Still, many traders expect another dip when the Hero SBC goes live, as players sell assets to fund the upgrade.
Listing 85 to 87-rated fodder about an hour before the content drop remains one of the smartest ways to profit. That timing targets buyers rushing to complete the challenge at 6 p.m. UK time.
Confirmed and expected Heroes in the pack
The Max 87 pool features an impressive set of Heroes that will interest many players:
- Yaya Touré
- Jaap Stam
- Marek Hamšík
- Zé Roberto
- Harry Kewell
- Joe Cole
- Tomas Brolin
- Rui Costa
- Steve McManaman
- Dimitar Berbatov
- Jorge Campos
All these names are verified as official Hero items in EA Sports FC 26. While the pack gives a chance at elite pulls such as Touré or Stam, most users will likely pack mid-tier cards worth less than 100k coins. Still, the thrill of a Hero walkout keeps the SBC one of the most completed upgrades in Ultimate Team each year.
Trading outlook and tips
If the SBC settles near 120k coins, 86-rated fodder could rise from around 7k to 8k coins. Quick sellers can profit by listing just before the content drops.
For flips, watch out-of-pack special cards with strong meta appeal. Cornerstones Luis Díaz is a good example, along with other out-of-pack promo items that tend to dip when new SBCs arrive and then recover after Division Rivals rewards on Thursday. Out-of-pack investments generally provide more stability at this stage of the FC 26 cycle.
FAQ: FC 26 Max 87-rated Hero SBC
When will the Max 87 Hero SBC release?
6 p.m. UK time on Wednesday.
What is the estimated price?
Roughly between 110k and 120k coins.
Is the SBC repeatable?
Not confirmed, but leaks suggest it could be.
Which Heroes can I pack?
Any Hero rated 87 or lower, including Touré, Stam, and Hamšík.
Will fodder rise today?
Yes, but only for a few hours during release hype.
