Cup Tournament Update Patch Notes (July 2026)
Full patch notes for the Build A Soccer Squad Cup Tournament update: Cup Mode, 105+ OVR Cup Players, Premium Captains, the DOUBLE code, and balance changes.
The Cup Tournament update turned Build A Soccer Squad from a pure collector into a competitive tournament game. Cup Mode, 105+ OVR Cup Players, Premium Captains, and the first working codes all arrived in this patch. Here is the full changelog.
Patch summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Cup Mode | Tournament play; 93 OVR minimum to enter |
| Cup Players | 105+ OVR standout cards after 5 cup wins |
| Premium Captains | Complete select 2002 World Cup teams |
| Quest rewards upgraded | Quests now grant Rerolls and Refreshes directly |
| 2x Rewards Pass | Doubles quest, team-completion, and Cup rewards |
| Top 3 podium | Lobby display for the best squads on the server |
| Custom team kits | Available in Cup Mode |
| DOUBLE code | 20 Rerolls + 20 Refreshes from 2x Rewards Weekend |
| Code system live | First promotional codes introduced with this update |
Cup Mode: how it works
Cup Mode is a tournament bracket starting from the round of 32. Your Best Team competes in 3D simulated matches. Each win advances you until you lift the cup or get eliminated.
Entry requirement: 93 OVR on your Best Team. The Cup Mode button is on the right side of the lobby screen.
Full walkthrough: Cup Mode guide.
Cup farming tips from community testing
- 93-94 OVR gets you in, but early exits earn very little coin.
- Wait until ~100 OVR before farming cups heavily - payouts scale sharply the further you advance.
- Cup play resets quest progress because it moves you to a different server. Finish quest timers before entering a tournament.
Cup Players: 105+ OVR rewards
After 5 cup wins, you unlock 105+ OVR Cup standout cards. Claim them at the golden portal to the left of the leaderboard podium.
Important limits:
- You can pull a maximum of seven 105-rated players through cup wins alone.
- A perfect all-105 squad is not possible through cups only - chemistry carries the rest.
Full reward details: Cup Players page.
Premium Captains
Complete select 2002 World Cup teams to unlock Premium Captain cards at 99 OVR. These work like 2026 captains but target historical squads.
Guide: how to unlock captains and captains list.
2x Rewards Pass
A game pass that doubles rewards from quests, team completions, and Cup Mode winnings. It stacks well with event codes and is worth considering if you play cups regularly.
Cup Player balance patch
A minor follow-up patch nerfed Cup Players. However, Saved Best Teams retain their previous OVR - squads you locked in before the nerf keep their rating for Cup entry and display.
DOUBLE code
The DOUBLE code launched during the 2x Rewards Weekend bundled with this update:
- Reward: 20 Rerolls + 20 Refreshes
- Status: Still active as of July 13, 2026
- Redeem: Codes page
What came before: Prime / Captains
The economy overhaul that enabled Cup Mode arrived in the Prime / Captains update: in-game currency, daily shop, hourly Prime shop, and 99 OVR captains from 2026 squads.
What came after: Limitbreaker
The Limitbreaker update pushed the card ceiling above Cup Players with 10 new Limitbreaker cards and Breakout reward sets.
Related pages
- Cup Mode guide - step-by-step tournament play.
- Cup Players - 105+ OVR unlock details.
- 100+ rated team guide - push past 100 OVR before farming.
- Latest updates hub - every patch in one place.
- Codes - DOUBLE and LIMITBREAKER.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
When did Cup Mode release in Build A Soccer Squad?
The Cup Tournament update shipped around late June to early July 2026, roughly one week after the Prime/Captains update teased it.
What OVR do I need for Cup Mode?
93 OVR minimum on your Best Team. Community testing suggests waiting until ~100 OVR before farming cups for meaningful rewards.
How do I get 105+ OVR Cup Players?
Win 5 Cup Mode tournaments, then claim standout cards at the golden portal to the left of the leaderboard podium.
Did Cup Players get nerfed?
Yes, in a follow-up patch. Saved Best Teams keep their old OVR, so squads locked in before the nerf are unaffected.