{"id":80083,"date":"2025-09-15T18:29:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/?p=80083"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:31:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:31:15","slug":"ea-fc-26-first-gameplay-livestream-watch-and-unlock-exclusive-viewership-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/ea-fc-26-first-gameplay-livestream-watch-and-unlock-exclusive-viewership-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"EA FC 26 First Gameplay Livestream: Watch And Unlock Exclusive Viewership Rewards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the very first <strong>livestream <\/strong>event where Electronic Arts will showcase <strong>gameplay <\/strong>from the <strong>EA FC 26 <\/strong>football simulator, everyone tuning in will be able to <strong>earn rewards<\/strong> for <strong>Ultimate Team<\/strong> mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>livestream <\/strong>will air on <strong>Tuesday, 16 September<\/strong>, starting at <strong>14:00 UTC<\/strong>, on both <strong>Twitch <\/strong>and <strong>YouTube <\/strong>via the <strong>official EA Sports FC<\/strong> channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans who follow the event will receive <strong>exclusive rewards<\/strong> by watching the stream on Twitch or YouTube. All rewards are untradeable, and each prize is limited to one per EA account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven\u2019t already, we recommend checking out our guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/ea-fc-26-how-to-unlock-the-transfer-market-in-web-app-companion-app\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"79756\">how to unlock the transfer market in the Web App and Companion App<\/a><\/strong>, both of which will be released on 17 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also remind you that on our pages, you\u2019ll find a guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/ea-fc-26-cheap-starter-squads-with-low-budget-for-ultimate-team\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"79974\">how to build budget squads that will help you climb the Division Rivals ladder quickly and compete in the finals of the FUT Champions Weekend League<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viewership-rewards-fc-26-first-gameplay-livestream\"><strong>Viewership Rewards &#8211; FC 26 First Gameplay Livestream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the <strong>EA SPORTS FC 26 First Full Gameplay <\/strong>for at least <strong>15 minutes<\/strong> using the same account. Broadcast will go live on <strong>September 16\u00a0 , 2025, at 14:00 UTC<\/strong> until <strong>September 16, 2025, at 16:00 UTC.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reward: Gold Players Pack<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the EA SPORTS FC 26 First Full Gameplay Livestream for at least 60 minutes using the same account. Broadcast will go live on September 16\u00a0 , 2025, at 14:00 UTC until September 16, 2025, at 16:00 UTC.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reward: Rare Gold Pack<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the two objectives above.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reward: Premium Electrum Players Pack<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven\u2019t linked your YouTube or Twitch accounts to your EA account yet, you\u2019ll also receive additional rewards for doing so. Each reward is limited to one per EA account. You\u2019ll be able to find information on how to link your account for Twitch and YouTube below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-earn-rewards-step-by-step-guide\"><strong>How to Earn Rewards (Step-by-Step Guide)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re using YouTube or Twitch to stream the events, you\u2019ll still be able to receive our in-game rewards. All you need to do is follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Twitch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure you have an existing Ultimate Team club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you link the correct EA account to your Twitch account at <a href=\"https:\/\/ea.com\/twitchlinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/ea.com\/twitchlinking<\/a>. Age restrictions apply. See Twitch Terms of Service for details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the stream for the intended watch duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claim the reward on Twitch from the drops inventory page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you have your copy of FC 26, log into your Ultimate Team club and claim your objective before the objective window expires. There may be a 24-hour delay, so please try again before the objective window expires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See Twitch support for more information: <strong>How to Earn Drops<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure you have an existing Ultimate Team club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Connected Apps <\/strong>page on YouTube Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you link the correct EA account to your YouTube account by clicking <strong>Connect to Electronic Arts<\/strong> (more info below in the blog and here)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll be asked if you want to allow Electronic Arts to Connect accounts and watch approved events and videos to earn in-game rewards. Click Connect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm your EA Account. If it\u2019s not the right account, click <strong>Not your account?<\/strong> to switch to the right one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Continue. If you have Login Verification turned on, you\u2019ll be asked to verify your identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Link Accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Return to YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the stream for the required watch duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log back into your Ultimate Team club and claim your objective before the objective window expires. There may be a 24-hour delay, so please try again before the objective window expires<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a1730d90bb7b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a1730d90bb7b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cover-Live-Twitch-YouTube-Gameplay-Rewards-EA-FC-26.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80084\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When and how will I receive my viewership awards in my account?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the stream for the required watch duration on September 16th. Earning viewership rewards will complete the associated objective in Ultimate Team. Log in to your Ultimate Team at\/after early access on<strong> September 19th<\/strong>, go to the Ultimate Team objectives and claim your objective before the objective window expires on <strong>September 29th, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I claim a reward on Twitch?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While watching on Twitch, you can check your progress towards Drops at any time by viewing the Drops Inventory page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have reached 100% progress for the active Drop within a campaign, you will receive a claim notification at the top of the Twitch navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unable to claim the Drop in time, you will be able to claim it from the Drops Inventory page until 24 hours after the Drops campaign has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on how to claim your drop, please review this Twitch help article: How to Earn Drops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I claim a reward on YouTube?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, drops on YouTube do not need to be claimed. Once you complete the watch time requirements, you will receive your in-game rewards, through completion of the in-game objective, within 24 hours after claiming the reward on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on how to claim your drop, please review this help article: How to link your EA Account to YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long do I need to watch FC 26 First Gameplay Livestream on Twitch to earn a reward?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please see the objective descriptions for watch time requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If I link my EA and Twitch accounts and I watch for the right amount of minutes, will I get the reward? Or will you give them only to select viewers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you link your EA and Twitch accounts, you watch for the designated amount of time during an eligible event, and you claim your rewards through the rewards system, you will receive the rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How can I link my EA and Twitch accounts?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/ea.com\/twitchlinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/ea.com\/twitchlinking<\/a> to link your EA and Twitch accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I linked my accounts in the past. Do I need to do it again?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have not used your Twitch account in the last six months, you will need to relink your account. You can always confirm your Twitch and EA accounts are linked by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/ea.com\/twitchlinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/ea.com\/twitchlinking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If I have multiple platforms linked to my EA account, which platform will receive my viewership rewards on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your viewership rewards will be awarded on the EA account associated with the first platform you log into EA SPORTS FC 26 after claiming the reward on Twitch or YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned to our pages, we\u2019ll soon publish guides to help you get off to the best possible start in both Division Rivals and the Champions Weekend League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EA Sports FC 26<\/strong>\u00a0is now available\u00a0on <strong>PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Steam, and Nintendo Switch<\/strong>. Follow us on our social media channels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/futukofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ultimateteam_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a>, for more news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Link your EA account to Twitch or YouTube and tune in to the live stream on 16 September to receive rewards for EA FC 26 Ultimate Team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":80084,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[4075,4086],"class_list":["post-80083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ultimate-team","tag-ea-fc-26","tag-livestream"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}