Problem
Card upgrade feature was underutilised
Matchday Champions features a card upgrade system that improves the stats and visuals of cards.
Originally triggered via individual card pages, the feature was underutilised and failed to meet its potential as a coin sink.

Access point from home screen with timer

Clear presentation of cards that can be upgraded and available discounts
Solution
Bringing it all together: Training Pitch
Increased visibility by embedding upgrades directly into the core loop through a central access point.
Normalised upgrade behaviour through clearer access and daily-use framing.
Created urgency with time-limited offers on rotating cards.
Impact
+21%
D1 Retention
+32%