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FC 26 Players Are Scanning Pepsi Bottles for Free Player Picks — Here’s Why

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EA Sports has partnered with Pepsi once again for EA FC 26, bringing back the popular promotional campaign that rewards players with exclusive Ultimate Team content.

If you’re new to EA Sports FC 26, in Ultimate Team, building a competitive squad typically requires either spending significant time playing matches to earn in game currency or investing real money. The Pepsi promotion offers a third option, getting quality content absolutely free just by purchasing drinks you might buy anyway. This year’s promotion is particularly valuable, as it includes an 80+ Overall Rating Player Pick meaning you’ll receive a choice of three cards rated 80 or higher, which are quality players that can genuinely improve your starting lineup.

For newcomers, this is an excellent head start. For veterans, it’s free content that would otherwise cost thousands of in game coins. If you’re looking to snag some free in game rewards with your next soft drink purchase, here’s everything you need to know about the FC 26 Pepsi promo.

When does the Promo Start?

The EA FC 26 Pepsi promotion officially launches on October 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM BST and runs until December 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT. You will have until February 28, 2026 to redeem their codes, giving you plenty of time to claim your rewards even after the promotional period ends.

What are the Rewards?

Unlike previous years where players received cosmetic items and Season Pass XP, FC 26 features an upgraded reward system with two different reward sets. Pack 1 set includes 1 x untradeable 80+ OVR Player Pick (pick 1 from 3 player items randomly selected from the pool of all in game player items rated 80 OVR or higher). Pack 2 set includes: 1000 Season Points, 1 TIFO, 1 XL TIFO, 1 Stadium Theme and 1 Crest.

How to get your Rewards?

These are the products which offer the rewards. Pepsi MAX 500ml bottle, Pepsi MAX 330ml can, Pepsi 500ml bottle and Pepsi 330ml can. Use your mobile phone camera to scan the QR code printed on the promotional Pepsi packaging. This will direct you to the official redemption website at https://www.joy-pepsico.eu/en-gb/promotions/pepsi-ea/claim-your-reward-promo.

Log in to your Pepsi Promo account or create one for free by completing the online form providing your details and creating a login and password. Then enter your EA Account credentials to link your EA account to your Pepsi Promo account on the website and enter the unique code on pack code inside label or under ring pull. Each code can only be used once and maximum two per each EA account. A person can have 10 invalid code entry attempts during the Promotion Period before their account is locked. 

Geographic Restrictions

Currently, the EA FC 26 Pepsi rewards campaign is limited to the European countries. The promotion is only open to residents aged 18 or over. When you enter the website it asks you which country you are from choose your country and then proceed. For example here is the website for Spain to visit click this link https://www.joy-pepsico.eu/es-es/promociones. The Promo should appear like the image below.

However the promotional is only for European countries so players from United States, South American, African and Asian countries cannot claim these rewards unfortunately.

In FC 24 and FC 25, the Pepsi promotion primarily offered cosmetic items like Pepsi themed kits and Season Pass XP. The FC 26 version represents a significant upgrade by including an 80+ OVR Player Pick, which provides actual gameplay value in Ultimate Team rather than just cosmetics. However, the redemption limit has been reduced from 5 codes in FC 25 to just 2 codes in FC 26, possibly to balance the increased value of the rewards.

Just remember to consume responsibly, enter your codes carefully, and ensure your EA Account is properly linked to avoid any issues and enjoy your Pepsi rewards.

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