College Football 26 – CUT Draft Mode

WHAT IS DRAFT MODE

A brand-new game mode to EA SPORTS College Football 26, CUT Draft Mode lets you compete head-to-head using custom lineups built through a shared draft pool. Unlike previous Ultimate Team Draft Modes from other EA SPORTS titles, matchmaking for the multiplayer CUT Draft Mode can now happen before you draft any players, so both opponents select from the same pool of player items. For Solo Drafts, you’ll draft directly against the CPU. 

There are several other features new to CUT Draft mode that help set it apart. Depending on the specific CUT Draft event, players can choose to draft an entire lineup from start to finish or focus on key positions to round out their roster. Draft pools may include some of the newest player items and even special event items—giving players a chance to test top-tier content before adding it to their official Ultimate Team lineup. There will be more ways to play Draft mode later this year, stay connected through our social channels to learn more.

Draft Mode launches in Ultimate Team on January 30, alongside the Stars of the Season (SOTS) program. During the SOTS draft event, users will be able to earn coins and a SOTS champion upgrade token in H2H. The token will allow you to upgrade one of your SOTS champions that unlocks a 99 OVR stat on the item. In solo play, you can earn Coins and a 92+ OVR SOTS player pack that contains auctionable items. Jump in at launch to try out SOTS player items before earning them for your team.

OPEN DIRECTORY

To celebrate the launch of CUT Draft Mode, as well as Season 6 and Stars of the Season, we’re hosting another Open Directory Weekend from January 30 through February 1. During this event, simply watch any of your favorite Twitch streamers playing College Football 26 to start earning Drops.

Throughout the weekend, you can earn up to two Super Tokens just by tuning in. New to Ultimate Team or Twitch Drops? Check out this article to learn everything you need to know about Campus Tokens and how to make the most of the event.