EA FC 25: Division Rivals Explained
EA Sports FC 25 continues to challenge players in Division Rivals, one of the most competitive modes in Ultimate Team. Unlike more casual modes like Rush and Live Seasons, Division Rivals demands intense focus, skill, and consistency to climb the ranks and earn top rewards.
With some adjustments made to the point system and rewards, FC 25 offers a more challenging experience compared to its predecessors. Let’s find out all you need to know about EA FC 25’s Division Rivals in this guide.
Division Rivals Format and Point System
In FC 25, EA Sports introduces a win-based system for progress in Division Rivals, replacing the previous points-based system. Players now need a specific number of wins to claim weekly rewards:
- 5 wins for standard weekly rewards
- 15 wins for upgraded weekly rewards
Each win awards three points, while a draw provides one point. Losses, however, result in no points. These points help you rise through the ranks within your division, with higher ranks offering better rewards.
This shift towards focusing solely on wins increases the competitive nature of the mode, as you must consistently win to progress. Strategize your team with the best defenders, Heroes and ICONS, and top players to help secure wins in Ultimate Team.
Elite Division Rewards
The Elite Division offers some of the best rewards in FC 25, designed to reflect the top level of competition. Rewards include:
- 75,000 Ultimate Team Coins
- Two Tradeable 85+ Player Picks (Pick 1 of 4)
- Untradeable 75 Gold Rare Players Pack
- Tradeable 50 Gold Rare Players Pack
- Tradeable Mega Pack
- Two Untradeable 83+ TOTW Player Packs
These rewards cater to high-level players, offering valuable items to strengthen their teams in the Ultimate Team.
Legacy Division Placement
If you are transitioning from FC 24 to FC 25, EA Sports has implemented a legacy division placement system. This system places you in a division based on your highest division from FC 24, helping ensure fair matchups from the start:
| EA FC 24 Highest Division | EA FC 25 placement |
| 10 | 10 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 1 | 7 |
| Elite | 7 |
This system aims to prevent lower-skilled players from facing tough opponents immediately, while higher-skilled players can quickly access better rewards.
Checkpoints and Relegation
To further heighten the challenge, checkpoints have been reduced in all divisions.
- Fewer checkpoints mean you must consistently perform well to avoid relegation.
- In Division 1 and Division 2, there are no checkpoints at all, making it possible to drop down to a lower division after a series of losses.
- Once you reach the Elite Division, however, you remain there until the end of the season, regardless of performance.
Conclusion
EA FC 25’s Division Rivals mode offers a more competitive experience than ever before, thanks to changes in the win-based point system, rewards, and the new legacy placement system. You can expect intense matchups and fewer safety nets, making each game a high-stakes challenge.
