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Madden 27 Season 1: Here's Everything Included
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On Thursday, August 6, Madden NFL 27 officially enters Early Access for eligible players, and with it comes the launch of Ultimate Team Season 1. While fans will finally get their hands on the latest entry in the franchise, Ultimate Team players will also have a brand-new Field Pass to progress through, featuring upgradeable player items, a Welcome Pack led by Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly, refreshed Head-to-Head Seasons rewards, and dozens of rewards to unlock throughout the season. 

Season 1 revolves around the Ultimate Team Field Pass, where players can earn Season Tickets to spend in the Season Store while unlocking packs, coins, Strategy Items, uniforms, and upgradeable players.

Here's everything included in Madden NFL 27 Ultimate Team Season 1.

Welcome Pack

Every Ultimate Team player will receive an 86 OVR Luke Kuechly Welcome Pack item when Season 1 begins.

  • 86 OVR Luke Kuechly | MIKE | Panthers
  • Available to every player
  • Downgrades to 80 OVR on August 20

Season 1 Upgradeable Players

Season 1 launches with five upgradeable player items. Each begins at 80 OVR and can be upgraded to 85 OVR using collectibles earned through the Field Pass and by spending Season 1 Tickets in the Season Store. 

  • Calais Campbell | DT | Ravens, Cardinals, Jaguars, Falcons, Dolphins
  • Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | Giants, Bears, Bills
  • Tyler Linderbaum | C | Raiders, Ravens
  • Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | Steelers, Colts
  • Jalen Thompson | FS | Cowboys, Cardinals 
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Season 1 Field Pass Rewards

The Season 1 Field Pass spans Level 2 through Level 45, rewarding players with packs, coins, Season Tickets, uniforms, Strategy Items, and upgrade materials throughout the grind.

Levels 2–12

Players can earn:

  • 70+ OVR Pack
  • Random Strategy Item
  • 75, 100, 125, and 150 Season Tickets
  • Two S1 Rare Option Packs
  • 80 OVR BND S1 Fantasy Pack
  • Two 5,000 Coin rewards 
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Levels 13–23

Rewards include:

  • Season 1 Uniform Fantasy Pack
  • 175, 200, and 225 Season Tickets
  • Two S1 Rare Option Packs
  • 80 OVR BND S1 Fantasy Pack
  • Season 2 XP Token Pack
  • Two 10,000 Coin rewards
  • Random Strategy Item 

Levels 24–34

Players will unlock:

  • 250, 275, 325, and 350 Season Tickets
  • S1 Rare Option Pack
  • 80 OVR BND S1 Fantasy Pack
  • S1 Epic Option Pack
  • Season 1 Uniform Fantasy Pack
  • Two 10,000 Coin rewards 

Levels 35–45

The final stretch of the Field Pass includes:

  • Two S1 Epic Option Packs
  • S1 Legendary Option Pack
  • 80 OVR BND S1 Fantasy Pack
  • 375, 275, and 200 Season Tickets
  • Two 10,000 Coin rewards
  • Random Strategy Item
  • Season 2 XP Token Pack 
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Head-to-Head Seasons Rewards

Competitive players will also have a new Head-to-Head Seasons ladder to climb. Rewards improve across the Rookie, Veteran, and Legend divisions, with Super Bowl victories offering some of the mode's best prizes.

Highlights include:

  • Rookie Super Bowl: End Zone Pack or 40,000 Coin Quicksell
  • Veteran Super Bowl: Clutch Elite Pack or 75,000 Coin Quicksell
  • Legend Super Bowl: WF Fantasy Pack or 200,000 Coin Quicksell 

Ultimate Team players won't have to wait long before jumping into the grind. With Early Access beginning on August 6, Season 1 gives players an immediate path to building their roster through upgradeable players, valuable packs, Season Tickets, and competitive Head-to-Head rewards.

Whether you're claiming Luke Kuechly's Welcome Pack item or working toward upgrading one of the five Season 1 players, there will be plenty of content to chase from the moment Madden NFL 27 goes live. 

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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