FC 27 Max 87 Base Hero Upgrade SBC: Is It Worth It? Score Target, Repeats and Who Should Do It
FC 27 Max 87 Base Hero Upgrade SBC: what changed from Max 86, how the repeat works, Hero chemistry and who should do it.
Correct as of 20 Oct 2026, 09:14 BST (Europe/London)
The Base Hero Upgrade is back, with a higher cap, a much higher score target and, this time, repeats. Here's what changed from the Max 86 version, how the repeat works, and who should do it. New to score-based SBCs? Start with Streamlined SBCs and Item Score.
Quick answer: worth it with untradeable fodder, a gamble if you're buying
Is the FC 27 Max 87 Base Hero Upgrade SBC worth it, and can you do it more than once?
It's worth doing if you can cover most of the 115,000 score with untradeable fodder you can't sell anyway. If you'd be buying most of it, think twice: the pack gives one random Base Hero rated 87 or lower, and the Hero is untradeable. FUTWIZ tags it repeatable, so you can go again, but every repeat is the same random draw. FUTWIZ's data shows it ending on Sunday 25 October at 18:00 GMT.
| Detail | What we know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Reward | Max. 87 Base Hero Pack: 1 Base Hero, rated 87 or lower | In-game description, via FUTWIZ |
| Tradeable? | No, untradeable | FUTWIZ |
| Type | Streamlined (score-based), one challenge | FUTWIZ |
| Target | 115,000 Item Score | FUTWIZ's SBC data (the in-game requirement) |
| Repeatable? | Yes | FUTWIZ |
| Live since | Mon 19 Oct, 18:00 BST | FUTWIZ |
| Ends | Sun 25 Oct, 18:00 GMT | FUTWIZ's SBC data |
| Coin cost | Changes with the market | Live estimate on FUTWIZ SBCs |
UK clocks go back on the morning of Sunday 25 October, which is why the end time is in GMT. The countdown on the tile is the final word. Community reporting says each item you submit must be 45 OVR or higher; check the tile.
What changed from the Max 86 version
| Max. 86 Base Hero Upgrade | Max. 87 Base Hero Upgrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Reward | 1 Base Hero rated 86 or lower | 1 Base Hero rated 87 or lower |
| Score target | 85,000 | 115,000 |
| Repeatable | No | Yes |
| Tradeable reward | No | No |
| Window | Wed 7 Oct to Wed 14 Oct | Mon 19 Oct to Sun 25 Oct |
The target is about a third higher for one more point on the cap. The other big change is the repeat. Our Max 86 Base Hero guide covers the first version, which has now ended.
How the repeat works
FUTWIZ tags this SBC repeatable, and its data lists a three-day refresh interval. Community reporting says you can complete it once per refresh. So you may get more than one go over its window, but not unlimited ones. The game decides, so check the tile for how many times you can do it and when it next refreshes.
Every repeat is a fresh, random draw from the same pack. Doing it three times doesn't make the Hero you want more likely on any single try. It just gives you more tries, each paid for with another 115,000 of fodder.
How the 115,000 score target works
Streamlined SBCs in 60 seconds (EA)
EA's FUT Deep Dive explains that in a Streamlined SBC, you pick eligible items from your Club and each one adds to a score. Your progress builds until you reach the target. You can submit more than one version of the same item, including duplicates.
What gives an item its score (EA)
EA's Launch Update Pitch Notes say every Player Item has an Item Score based on its OVR, Rarity and Holographic status. Each OVR has a base score, and the Rarity and Holographic bonuses stack. That's why a special-rarity card at a modest OVR can count for more than a plain Gold with the same rating.
Do it in stages (EA)
Streamlined SBCs save partial progress. You can submit some items, make progress and come back later to finish. So you can chip away at the 115,000 as fodder comes in. Just finish before the SBC ends.
Who should do it
Do it if…
- You've got a stack of untradeable cards from campaigns, untradeable picks or upgrade packs that you'll never use.
- You want a Hero for chemistry. A Hero gets full chemistry in position (more on that below).
- You're building Gallery Sets. EA says Heroes are one of the ways to upgrade a Set.
Think twice about repeating it if…
- You'd be buying the fodder. Each repeat costs another 115,000 of score, and you can't sell the Hero to get anything back.
Skip it, or wait, if…
- You need that fodder for this week's Future Stars SBCs. Cora Zicai ends on Thursday 22 October, Johan Manzambi on Friday 23 October and the Liga Portugal Future Stars Player Pick on Saturday 24 October, all at 18:00 BST. Assane Diao ends on Sunday 25 October at 18:00 GMT (all FUTWIZ). Fodder spent here can't go there. See the Future Stars Team 2 hub.
- You only want one specific Hero. You can't choose which one you get.
Cheapest way to fill it
Use your untradeables first
The cards you can't sell are the ones to burn. Before you buy anything, go through your Club for:
- leftover campaign rewards and upgrade pack pulls you won't play
- untradeable picks, including the repeatable 1 of 3 79+ Gold Player Pick from the same drop, if you're doing it anyway
- duplicates in your SBC storage (EA confirms they count)
Protect the cards you still need
Partial submissions make it easy to throw cards in without thinking. Before you confirm, set aside anything you need for the Future Stars SBCs above and for any Evolutions you're planning. EA says cards in an Evolution that's still running can't go into SBCs anyway.
If you have to buy
Check the live cost estimate on FUTWIZ SBCs first, then price fodder on Lowest Price Ratings. The cost moves with the market, so we don't quote a coin figure here. For other SBCs worth your fodder this week, see the SBC solutions hub.
What's in the pack
The in-game description says the pack has one Base Hero rated 87 or lower. Neither EA nor FUTWIZ lists the full pool, and we don't publish guesses at the list or the odds. If the game lets you preview the pack on the tile, check it before you submit.
Look at it this way: if the fodder cost you nothing, any Hero is a free Hero. If it cost you coins, you're betting those coins on one of the names you actually want.
Why a Hero is useful in FC 27 (EA chemistry rules)
Full chemistry in position
EA's Launch Update says Heroes get full Chemistry when played in position. In FC 27, a Hero's League contribution halves, from +2 to +1, and its Nation contribution stays at +1. So a Hero still links a squad together, just a little less than last year. Test where yours fits in the FUTWIZ Squad Builder, and look up the Heroes on FUTWIZ Players.
Heroes, ICONs and Hall of FUT
Base ICONs start at 88 OVR (EA), which is why this pack tops out at 87. Hall of FUT items follow the same Chemistry rules as Heroes.
Gallery
EA's FUT Deep Dive says you can upgrade Gallery Sets over time with Campaign items, Heroes, ICONs or Holographic versions. So a Hero you pack can help a Set too.
Also live now
- Poor Sophia: a free Evolution for goalkeepers rated 81 or lower, taking them up to 83. Start it by Thursday 29 October at 18:00 GMT (FUTWIZ data). Our Poor Sophia guide covers it.
- 1 of 3 79+ Gold Player Pick: a repeatable SBC that gives one of three untradeable Gold players rated 79 or higher, until Monday 26 October at 18:00 GMT (FUTWIZ).
FAQ
Is the Max 87 Base Hero SBC repeatable?
Yes, FUTWIZ tags it repeatable, and its data lists a three-day refresh. Community reporting says it's one completion per refresh, so check the tile for how many goes you have.
When does the Max 87 Base Hero SBC end?
Sunday 25 October 2026 at 18:00 GMT, according to FUTWIZ's SBC data. UK clocks go back that morning. The countdown on the tile is the final word.
What is the score target?
115,000 Item Score, according to FUTWIZ's SBC data, which carries the in-game requirement. The Max 86 version needed 85,000. The tile is the final word.
Is the Hero tradeable?
No. FUTWIZ lists the Max. 87 Base Hero Pack as untradeable.
Can I submit duplicates or do it in stages?
Yes to both. EA says Streamlined SBCs accept duplicates and save partial progress.
Does the Hero count for Gallery?
EA says Heroes can be used to upgrade Gallery Sets. How much it adds depends on the Set, so check in the Gallery.
Related guides
- Max 86 Base Hero Upgrade SBC · Streamlined SBCs and Item Score · SBC solutions hub · Future Stars Team 2 hub
- FUTWIZ: SBCs · Players · Squad Builder · Lowest Price Ratings
Sources
- FUTWIZ: SBCs (Max. 87 Base Hero Upgrade: reward, score target, repeatable tag, refresh interval, start and end; other SBC timers; checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:14 BST)
- EA: Launch Update Pitch Notes: Item Score, Heroes chemistry, ICON and Hall of FUT tiers
- EA: FUT Deep Dive Pitch Notes: Streamlined SBCs, duplicates, partial progress, Gallery upgrades
- EA Help: How EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team Evolutions work: in-progress Evolution players can't go into SBCs
The minimum item OVR and the one-per-refresh limit come from community reporting, so check the tile. EA hasn't named this SBC in a public post. We haven't included coin costs, pack odds, a pool list or Hero prices.
