EA have revealed the new Black Friday Mode Mastery event in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, which is essentially this year’s version of the popular Swaps feature.
Although many of the promos and events we’ve seen in EA FC 25 so far have been old favorites, such as Road to the Knockouts or FC Pro Live, the devs have also experimented with some new campaigns. The first was the Ballon d’Or Weekend and they’ve now announced Mode Mastery.
Here’s everything you need to know about EA FC 25 Black Friday Mode Mastery, from the start date to all the rewards up for grabs.
Black Friday Mode Mastery End Date
The Mode Mastery event ends on Saturday, January 5, 2025, giving players just over a month to earn the rewards they want.
It kicked off on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the same date and time that Season 3 started in Ultimate Team and also the day before Thunderstruck, the game’s Black Friday promo, got underway.
It hasn’t been confirmed how long Mode Mastery will run, but with Thunderstruck expected to last two weeks, it’s possible it could end on December 6. This is yet to be confirmed, though, so we’ll update this page as soon as it’s announced.
Black Friday Mode Mastery explained
EA FC 25 Mode Mastery works very similarly to the Icon Swaps seen in previous games, in the sense that you earn cards by playing matches which can then be exchanged for better rewards.
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The difference is that rather than completing specific objectives, the Mode Mastery cards have been added to the rewards in Squad Battles, Division Rivals, and FUT Champions. Depending on the rank you achieve in each mode, you’ll be awarded a Mode Mastery Pack mixed in with your regular weekly prizes.
For example, the FUT Champs rewards have been updated to award one pack to anyone who reaches four wins, two if you get nine wins, and three if you reach 13. Each of these packs will contain special MM items, which you’ll be able to submit into SBCs for improved items, just like Icon Swaps.
How to get Mode Mastery Token players
Mode Mastery players are found inside Mode Mastery Packs, which can only be earned by playing Squad Battles, Division Rivals, and FUT Champs. They have been added to your regular weekly rewards, so you just need to play and win matches as normal.
However, not all Ranks award the same number of Moder Mastery packs, so here’s how to get them in each mode:
Squad Battles
- Between Silver 1 and Elite 3: 1 Mode Mastery Pack
- Elite 2 or above: 2 Mode Mastery Packs
Division Rivals
- Upgraded Rewards from Division 8 to Division 4: 1 Mode Mastery Pack
- Weekly Rewards from Division 3 to Elite: 1 Mode Mastery Pack
- Upgraded Rewards from Division 3 to Elite: 2 Mode Mastery Packs
Mode Mastery rewards
The rewards for EA FC 25 Mode Mastery will include both packs and special upgraded cards, check them out below:
| Reward | MM Players | Repeatable? |
|---|---|---|
| 81+ x15 Rare Gold Players Pack | 1 | 5x |
| 83+ x30 Rare Gold Players Pack | 3 | 2x |
| Pascal Gross | 5 | No |
| 85+ x20 Rare Gold Players Pack | 6 | No |
| Sidney Govou/Claudio Marchisio Base Hero | 7 | No |
| 85+ x30 Rare Gold Players Pack | 8 | No |
| Kim Little | 10 | No |
| Base Icon Pick 1 of 3 | 12 | No |
| Gerd Muller/Carlos Alberto Base Icon Pick | 14 | No |
| 1 of 4 88+ Base Icon Player Pick | 16 | No |
| Rodrygo | 18 | No |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 4 Squad Battles | No |
| Ansu Fati | 8 Division Rivals | No |
| Christopher N’Kunku | 8 Champions | No |
Make sure your team is prepared with the best formations and tactics, as well as the fastest players in the game.