ⓘ

Quick version: earn 1,000 Champions Qualification Points in Rivals or Squad Battles before Friday 19:00 UK, then play your 15 Finals matches any time before Monday 08:00 UK. Each win moves you up one rank - the rewards table below is what each rank pays.

How to qualify for Champions Finals

  1. 1
    Earn CQP in Rivals or Squad Battles

    Every Division Rivals match earns Champions Qualification Points, and Squad Battles now count too - so even mostly-offline players can qualify. Higher Rivals divisions earn faster.

  2. 2
    Reach 1,000 CQP before the weekend

    Your points must be in before the Finals open on Friday evening to play that weekend. Miss the cutoff and your points roll to the next round.

  3. 3
    No division requirement

    There is no minimum Rivals division for Champions in FC 27 - qualification is purely CQP-based.

Finals schedule and format

When it runs

Each Finals round opens Friday 19:00 UK time (20:00 CET) and closes Monday 08:00 UK. New rounds run weekly through the season.

15 matches, one entry

Up to 15 games against other qualified players per round, one Finals entry per competition. A win raises your rank by one.

When rewards arrive

Finish all 15 matches and rewards land immediately. Stop early and they arrive when the competition closes Monday morning.

Challengers bracket

Players below the Finals cutoff play Challengers instead - a shorter 5-match format with its own rewards.

Rewards by final rank

Season figures cross-checked across community trackers - EA does not publish the full table, and later seasons can shift, so confirm on the Champions tile in-game.

ResultRankCoinsChampions TokensCQP back
15 winsElite I250,0004501,000
14 winsElite II145,000350900
13 winsElite III105,000275800
12 winsElite IV75,000215700
11 winsElite V50,000165600
10 winsChampions I35,000135500
9 winsChampions II25,000110450
8 winsChampions III15,00090400
7 winsChampions IV10,00075350
6 winsChampions V5,00060300
5 winsContender I2,50050200
4 winsContender II-40150
3 winsContender III-30100
2 winsContender IV-2050
1 winContender V-15-
The curve is brutal at the top: going from 14 to 15 wins is worth 105,000 coins and 100 tokens alone. With 15 wins you also get the full 1,000 CQP back - instant requalification for next weekend.

What Champions Tokens buy

Tokens spend in the Champions Token Store, separate from packs and coins.

Red player items

Special player items with the exclusive red Champions design - the prestige reward.

Evolutions & packs

Evolution slots and store packs rotate through the season.

Player picks

Choose-one-of-N picks - the classic Finals reward format.

Vanity rewards

Celebrations and cosmetic items round out the store.

FAQ

Do I need Division 6 to play FUT Champions in FC 27?

No - that requirement is gone. Qualification is entirely through the 1,000 Champions Qualification Points you earn in Rivals or Squad Battles.

Do Squad Battles really count toward Champions?

Yes - new in FC 27, Squad Battles award CQP alongside Rivals, so offline-leaning players can qualify without touching Rivals.

How many wins for the best rewards?

15 wins hits Elite I: 250,000 coins, 450 tokens and a full CQP refund. The biggest single jump is 14 to 15 wins.

When do Champions rewards come out?

Immediately when you complete all 15 matches - otherwise when the round closes Monday 08:00 UK. Rivals weekly rewards (with their CQP) land Thursday morning, a day before Finals open.