If you’ve felt like EA FC 26 has been throwing an overwhelming number of Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) at you lately, you’re not alone. In fact, many players say that the SBC grind in EA FC 26 has officially become exhausting.
A post on r/EASportsFC showcased the situation with SBCs right now, showcasing a huge collage of over 100 players released through SBCs in just the first two months of FC 26.
Many Icons, Heroes, and multiple versions of big-name players like Pogba and Rashford have all been released in an endless stream of SBCs. Sure, more content is usually a good thing, but fans argue that the pace is hard to keep up with for the average player.
A Flood Of SBCs, Not Enough Fodder
As you read through the post and the comments, it’s obvious that the content is skyrocketing, but the players are struggling to keep up. One user joked they had completed seven SBCs and somehow still felt like they had no fodder left. Others said that they had done only a handful because they simply couldn’t afford more, either in coins or card inventory.
Many players also pointed out that the 84/85 fodder that was usually cheap and easy to get is becoming harder to get this year. Then, there is the quantity over quality issue. Most players are skipping out on the majority of SBC cards because they are either too mid, too niche, or completely useless for their squads. There were also comments noting issues with the game’s servers and a sense that EA is pushing out content at a pace the game’s economy isn’t built to support
Still, a handful of players defended the approach, saying this year’s SBC output gives them more freedom to build fun or experimental squads. Some argued that the constant stream of content keeps the mode feeling fresh, allowing them to cycle through creative lineups, test niche players they’d never unlock otherwise, and avoid the repetitive meta that usually forms early in the cycle.
Whether you love the flood of options or feel completely buried by them, the message from the community is clear: EA FC 26’s SBC grind has reached a boiling point, and players are hoping EA finds a better balance moving forward.
