When it comes to getting top-tier players, the desire to buy College Football 26 Coins is understandable, but there’s a new way to load up on high-value cards: the introduction of National Championship (Natty) Packs in College Football Ultimate Team. These ultra-rare 85+ packs have quickly become the most coveted items for team builders everywhere.

Natty Packs are accessible through the newly launched Extra Credit event. Unlike most in-game rewards that are often bound and can’t be traded—limiting your freedom to sell or shift assets—Natty Packs offer unbound (non-BND) player cards, making them even more valuable in the game’s economy.

How do you get your hands on these packs? The Extra Credit event is structured across five tiers, with each tier demanding four wins (allowing up to two losses) to claim that level’s prize. Prestigious rewards await persistent players, and the Natty Pack starts appearing from Tier 3 onwards. Go further, and the bounty multiplies.

Here’s what each complete run of the Extra Credit event can net you:

• Six National Championship Packs

• Three Victory Formation Packs

This haul can entirely reshape your lineup and improve your chances in competitive play. The ladder-style event structure is user-friendly even for moderately skilled players. Since losses seem to reset as you complete a tier (as reported by community sources on social media), players aren’t penalized too harshly for occasional defeats—a stark contrast to more cutthroat progressions in other modes.

Another advantage of the Extra Credit event is its accessibility window: you can only enter twice per week, limiting over-grinding by top players who might otherwise dominate the matchmaking pools. Early reports suggest that later in the event week, the best players have already completed their runs, leveling the playing field for others.

For those seeking a competitive edge, supplementing your pack pulls with a smart buy College Football 26 Coins strategy allows for direct upgrades in key roster areas. It’s a combination that can accelerate your progress and create a formidable Ultimate Team, capable of contending with the game’s best.

Don’t forget about solo challenges that drop players and packs as you rise through their respective tiers. These, combined with efficient event play, ensure you’re extracting maximum value from every hour spent grinding.

In short, the new pack structure represents a rare window of opportunity for both free-to-play enthusiasts and those looking to spend to strengthen their squads.

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