EA FC 25 Road to the Knockouts (RTTK)

The first promo of EA FC 25 is underway with the release of the Road to the Knockouts, where real-life performances are reflected in upgrades. There are some changes this year, however, so we’ve explained it all below.

Road to the Knockouts (RTTK) in EA FC 25 is based around UEFA’s continental club competitions, both in the men’s and women’s games, with select players receiving upgrades and boosts if they perform real-world actions. Get ready to watch some IRL European action to keep track of who might be getting a boost.

We’ve got everything you need to know about the bumper promo below.

All EA FC 25 RTTK Upgrade paths, explained

With the change in format to the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League in the 2024/25 season, the way upgrades work in EA FC 25’s RTTK promo is also different from previous years, which may see fewer upgrades than usual.

EA’s newly revealed upgrade path for the RTTK promo was shown in an in-game teaser featuring cover star Jude Bellingham that appeared when loading into Ultimate Team, with each player having four potential upgrades.

The first two sets of upgrades can be achieved at any stage of the promo campaign if a player’s team wins three league matches or if the club scores in four different matches. The move to include the entire team scoring is an interesting choice, rather than requiring the players themselves to score, but makes sense for more defensive players.

The final upgrade will only be applied to a player whose team finished in the top two in the league. Given each tournament features 36 teams, there will only be a select few that qualify for the final upgrade.

All EA FC 25 TTTK players

Just like other years, the EA FC 25 RTTK promo will be split into various formats, including two different sets of players that will be appearing in packs. On top of this, RTTK promos will also feature as Squad Building Challenges throughout the event and as Objective rewards.

We’ve broken down all the featured players in the table below, including where they are obtained from. SBCs and Objectives will be added when revealed.