DLS 26 New Update: All New Events, Special Cards & Upcoming Player Details

100% Official: DLS 26 Major Update Details Revealed!

The highly anticipated DLS 26 update is officially here! This is not a rumor—we have 100% officially confirmed details on the brand-new card types dropping in the game. Prepare your squad, because two entirely new categories of player cards are making their debut: Cult Heroes and Season Pass Players.

New Card Types

​This major update officially brings two brand-new exclusive card types to Dream League Soccer: Cult Heroes and Season Pass Agents. These unique cards feature completely fresh designs and bring a new dynamic to your squad building.

Cult Heroes

​Cult Heroes are bringing massive nostalgia back to the pitch! This new card type features fan-favorite, iconic players from previous eras of the game. These returning stars come with fully revamped stats and a stunning new visual background, making them an absolute must-have for veteran collectors and new players alike.

​Season Pass Cards

​For the first time, exclusive player cards are being introduced directly through the Season Pass system! The Season Pass cards will feature special agents and players distributed across both the Free and Premium tiers. This means you can unlock top-tier talent and unique cards simply by playing matches and completing your seasonal objectives.

Cult Heroes Official Player Stats

1. Vozinha (GK – 83) [2026]

2. David De Gea (GK – 85) [2018]

3. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (CF – 85) [2017]

4. Paulo Dybala (SS – 85) [2020]

5. Nicolás Otamendi (CB – 84) [2018]

6. Hakim Ziyech (RW – 84) [2019]

7. Isco (AM – 84) [2017]

8. Ander Herrera (CM – 83) [2017]

9. Xherdan Shaqiri (AM – 83) [2019]

10. Lorenzo Insigne (LW – 84) [2021]

11. David Luiz (CB – 84) [2017]

12. Daley Blind (CB – 83) [2019]

How to Unlock Cult Heroes

​Want to add these legendary players to your Dream Team? Here is the complete, official breakdown of exactly where and how you can unlock them across the different game modes:

• ​Season Pass Rewards: There will be a total of 3 distinct Season Passes coming up. In each of these seasons, you can unlock 2 Cult Heroes (1 from the Free tier and 1 from the Premium Paid tier). This means a total of 6 Cult Heroes are up for grabs just by grinding your daily objectives!
• ​Online Events: Put your PvP skills to the test! A total of 3 Cult Heroes will be exclusively available as top-tier rewards by winning matches in upcoming Online Events.
• ​Dream Draft: The drafting mode is getting a massive boost. There will be 1 Free Draft and 2 Paid Drafts available. In every single draft, lucky managers have the chance to secure up to 3 Cult Heroes to permanently add to their squads.

When Are Cult Heroes Arriving?

​The wait is almost over! The current World Winners event is officially scheduled to finish today. Soon after the World Winners event concludes, the brand-new event will drop, officially introducing Cult Heroes to the game. Keep your squads rested and ready so you can jump right in as soon as the new update goes live!

What About Season Pass Players

While the Cult Heroes have been completely revealed, the exact roster for the upcoming Season Pass Players is still under wraps. However, we do know that a total of 6 exclusive Season Pass cards will be joining the game soon!

Upcoming English League Classic Ladder

​The nostalgia doesn’t stop with Cult Heroes! We can officially confirm that a brand-new Classic Player season focused on the English League is arriving soon. Prepare to bolster your squad with these four legendary icons, bringing elite stats from their prime years back to the pitch.

​1. Emmanuel Petit (DM – 84) [1999]

2. Andy Cole (CF – 84) [1994]

3. Michael Essien (DM – 84) [2006]

4. Dimitar Berbatov (CF – 84) [2011]

See every dls player details on our DLS 26 Player Database.

When the DLS 27 is coming?

​While we are all hyped to grind the upcoming events and build our ultimate squads with these new DLS 26 Cult Heroes and English League Icons, many of you are already looking ahead to the next big chapter of the game. If you are curious about what the future holds and when we can expect the next major generational update, be sure to check out our complete breakdown on the DLS 27 Release Date & Expected Features.

​Stay tuned, keep grinding those matches, and let us know in the comments which Cult Hero you are planning to unlock first!