Pack Opening Tips
How Packs Work and How to Decide
In eFootball, Packs are one of five ways to sign players in the Contract menu, next to the Special Player List, the Standard Player List, the Manager List and Standard Player Tickets. Every pack shows its contents and odds in the game before you open it, so the best strategy is to read that screen, check whether the players you actually want are in it, and only spend what you are happy to lose on a random result. Konami does not publish one fixed rate for all packs, so ignore guides that quote one.
Where to Find Pack Odds
The only reliable source for what a pack contains, and how likely each item is, is the pack itself. Open the pack in the Contract menu and read its details screen before you spend anything.
Read the list
Check which players, managers or strips are in this pack, and whether the one you want is among them.
Read the odds
Each pack lists its own probabilities. They are not the same across packs, so do not carry a number from one pack to another.
Check the currency
See whether the pack takes GP, eFootball Coins or eFootball Points before you plan around it.
Restrictions can apply
Konami's Terms of Use say that buying and using virtual goods and currency, "including loot boxes or other randomised items", may be subject to age-based, country- or region-based, parental consent or parental control restrictions. The Special Player List may also be unavailable in some countries or regions. If a pack is missing for you, that may be why.
Packs vs the Other Ways to Sign Players
All signings go through the Contract menu. Only some of them are random, which matters if you are chasing one particular player.
Special Player List
Random: Check the offerPlayers who put in top real-life performances, players from featured leagues and football legends. Konami notes it may not be available in certain countries or regions.
Standard Player List
Random: NoSign any player you choose, using filters to find him. If the player you want is here, you do not need a pack at all.
Manager List
Random: NoManagers with different Coaching Affinity and Team Playstyle proficiencies.
Standard Player Tickets
Random: YesEarned through Event Rewards and other means; each signs a player at random.
Packs
Random: Check the packPlayers, managers and strips. Contents and odds are shown on each pack's screen.
The Three Contract Items
Contract items often come as rewards. Knowing which one you hold tells you whether you get a choice.
Signs a random player from a list tailored for that deal.
Lets you sign a player of your choosing from a list tailored for that contract. Valid for 60 days.
Lets you sign a player of your choice from an exclusive Player List.
What You Pay With
eFootball Coins
How you get it: Bought in the Shop, or earned from objectives and events
Up to 99,999 paid Coins; paid plus free Coins cannot exceed 9,999,999. Prices can change with exchange rates.
GP
How you get it: Earned by meeting conditions in-game
Up to 999,999,999 GP. Cannot be bought with Coins.
eFootball Points
How you get it: Earned in-game and from out-of-game campaigns
Used to sign players and exchange in-game items.
You can see every Coin purchase and spend in Shop > eFootball Coins > Details, and every player signing or release in Extras > Support > Balance Sheet. For earning more without paying, see our guide to free eFootball Coins.
Practical Tips Before You Open
General advice built on the official rules above:
Comparing Packs with Buying an Account?
As of October 2026, accounts listed on eFootball Market have a median asking price of $100, with the middle half between $55 and $210. Each listing shows the seller's rating and completed sales, and is reviewed by an admin before it appears.
Your payment is held in escrow until you log in, secure the account and confirm it matches the listing, or open a dispute for an admin to review. Buying an account is against Konami's Terms of Use, and escrow protects your money, not the account's standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds of getting an Epic or top player from an eFootball pack?
Each pack shows its contents and odds in the game before you open it, and they differ from pack to pack. Konami does not publish a single fixed rate, so any guide quoting one number for all packs is guessing. Open the pack's details screen and read the list for that specific pack.
What can you get from eFootball packs?
Konami describes Packs as including "a variety of novelty items such as players, managers and strips". The exact items in a given pack are listed in-game on that pack's screen.
What is the difference between a Chance Deal, a Nominating Contract and a Selection Contract?
A Chance Deal signs a random player from a list tailored for that deal. A Nominating Contract lets you sign a player of your choosing from a list tailored for that contract. A Selection Contract lets you sign a player of your choice from an exclusive Player List. Only the Chance Deal is random.
Should I spend GP or eFootball Coins on packs?
Use whatever the pack accepts, but remember the difference: eFootball Coins can be bought in the Shop or earned, while GP can only be earned in-game and cannot be bought with Coins. A sensible approach is to use GP wherever a pack accepts it and keep Coins, which cost real money, for offers that only take Coins.
Can I get the same player twice from packs?
Yes. Konami's FAQ says you can have multiple copies of the same player in your team, but you cannot set more than one copy of the same player in your Game Plan at the same time.
Do Nominating Contracts expire?
Yes. Nominating Contracts are valid for 60 days from the time they are sent to you or added to your Inbox. You can check what happened to one in Extras > Support > Balance Sheet.
Can I get a refund if a pack goes badly?
Generally no. To the extent applicable law allows, Konami's Terms of Use say Konami is not required to provide refunds, except where Konami breaches its terms through intentional or gross negligence. Treat any Coins you spend on a random pack as spent.