03 Oct 2023 5:00 PM +00:00 UTC

EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts promo - Everything we know

EA Sports FC 24 players lining up in stadium tunnel

October 3, 2023: The EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts promo starts today! Find all of the players and more in our guide.

The EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts promo is one of the more popular promos on the EA Sports FC 24 calendar. In collaboration with football governing body UEFA, the Ultimate Team promo highlights exceptional performances during Champions League and Europa League competitions.

Along with the Nike promo and Ones to Watch, the EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts promo features unique card designs and cards that upgrade depending on how players perform over the course of the competition, meaning their ratings can change.

Before we take a closer look at the EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts promo, check out our other guides highlighting the best defenders and how to get coins fast.

EA Sports FC 24 RTTK start date

EA has confirmed the EA Sports FC 24 RTTK promo will begin on September 29, 2023, coinciding with the worldwide launch of the game.

Aside from the start date, the developer hasn't unveiled any of the players expected to feature as part of the promo. As soon as the first teasers appear, we'll update the guide.

What is the EA Sports FC 24 RTTK promo?

Road to the Knockouts (RTTK) is an Ultimate Team campaign that follows the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League. With the addition of women, there's also a chance of the Women's Champions League featuring as part of the promo.

Based on previous iterations of the EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts promo, a total of 16 players will receive cards that enter packs when the promo begins. In addition to the players in packs, some may appear in SBCs and by completing objectives.

How do EA Sports FC 24 RTTK upgrades work?

Each player who receives an EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts card is capable of earning performance-based upgrades. If the promo follows the same formula, players who win matches receive an upgrade and those who secure qualification for the next phase of the competition.

Read more: EA Sports FC 24 Premier League POTM - SBC and how to get

Here's how EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts upgrades will work:

Champions League - Win the two Group Stage matches (+1 IF upgrade) / Qualify for last 16 - (1+ IF upgrade)
Europa and Conference Leagues - Win the two Group Stage matches (+1 IF Upgrade) / Qualify for last 16 (1+ IF Upgrade)

EA Sports FC 24 RTTK players

So far, the following players will receive an upgraded card as part of the EA Sports FC 24 RTTK promo:

Loïs Openda - RB Leipzig
Leonardo Bonucci - Union Berlin
Deiver Machado - Lens
Erling Haaland - Manchester City
Bukayo Saka - Arsenal
Bruno Fernandes - Manchester United
Rodrigo De Paul - Atletico Madrid
Konrad Laimer - Bayern Munich
Victor Osimhen - Napoli
Pierre Kalulu - AC Milan
Bruno Guimaraes - Newcastle United (Objective player)
Svenja Huth - VfL Wolfsburg
Luis Diaz - Liverpool
Pedro Goncalves - Sporting Lisbon
Killiann Sildillia - SC Freiburg
Edin Dzeko - Fenerbahce
Dodo - Fiorentina

There you have it, that's all there is to know about the EA Sports FC 24 Road to the Knockouts promo. For more, check out our other guides revealing how to do a low driven shot and the best young players in Career Mode.

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Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

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Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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