EA FC Pro Open 26: schedule, prizes and more
EA Sports FC Pro Open 26 is already on its way! Want to know when to watch the top matches and what players to look out for? From schedules to prizes: we’ve listed everything you need to know about FC Pro Open 26.
When is FC Pro Open 26?
EA FC 26 Pro Open has already started! The qualification round called Pro Ladder began on September 22, 2025. After this, the regional qualifiers ran from October 11, 2025 to November 2, 2025.
But the big matches that have the biggest prizes are yet to come! The first group stage is on November 24, 2025 and the last one on January 20, 2026. Check all the dates below:
- November 24, 2025 - Group Stage 1
- November 25, 2025 - Group Stage 2
- December 1, 2025 - Group Stage 3
- December 8, 2025 - Group Stage 4
- January 5, 2026 - Group Stage 5
- January 12, 2026 - Group Stage 6
- January 19, 2026 - Group Stage 7
- January 20, 2026 - Group Stage 8
The very best of the group stages will continue to the finals which will take place on January 26, 2026. The final winners then continue to the FC World Championships, which run from February to May in 2026.
What are the prizes for FC Pro Open 26?
There are different cash prizes for the different stages in FC Pro Open 26.
In the finals, players can win:
- 1st: $100,000
- 2nd: $60,000
- 3rd to 4th: $35,000
- 5th to 8th: $25,000
- 9th to 12th: $20,000
- 13th to 16th: $12,500
- 17th to 20th: $10,000
- 21st to 24th: $8,000
In the FC Pro Open Global Qualifier, players can win:
- 17th to 24th: $5,000
- 25th to 32nd: $4,000
- 33rd to 64th: $2,500
The prizes in the FC Pro Open Cups depend on where the players are from.
For Europe East and Europe West
- 1st: $8,500
- 2nd: $5,000
- 3rd to 4th: $2,500
- 5th to 8th: $1,000
For LATAM North, LATAM South, Middle East, and North America
- 1st: $5,000
- 2nd: $3,000
- 3rd to 4th: $1,500
For Africa, Asia North, Asia South, and Oceania
- 1st: $3,000
- 2nd: $1,500
How does qualifying for FC Pro Open 26 work?
You don’t just become an FC Pro Open finalist like that. Qualifying starts with joining the Pro Ladder. Anyone who reaches Division 4 in Ultimate Team can enter the Pro Ladder, then the best of this event continue to the next stage and so on.
Who are the top FC Pro Open players?
Who will you cheer for during FC Pro Open 26? The top FC Pro players on the leaderboards right now are:
- Vejrgang
- ManuBachoore
- nicolas99fc
- AbuMakkah
- Emre Yilmaz
- Levi de Weerd
- GuiBarros
- Jafonso
- Jonny
- FacuCowen
Where can I watch FC Pro Open 26?
You can watch all the FC Pro Open 26 matches on the official EA SPORTS FC Pro YouTube and Twitch channel. You can also see the finals of the FC Pro Open live! These esports events are held in big arenas, with thousands of fans watching and cheering on their favourite player.
Where the finals will be held and how you can attend is not known yet. As soon as we know more, we’ll update this page with all the information!
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