Electronic Arts and FIFA Announce Expanded EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Esports Program
29 Setembro 2021 - 2:45PM
Business Wire
Players from More than 70 Countries Eligible to
Compete in FIFA, Now One of the World’s Largest Competitive Gaming
Ecosystems
View the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Reveal
Trailer HERE
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Fédération Internationale
de Football Association (FIFA) today announced a new EA SPORTS™
FIFA 22 esports program anticipated to attract tens of millions of
players and viewers. Featuring both 1v1 and 2v2 competitions,
players will represent themselves, globally recognized esports
organizations, real-world football clubs, and their nation in a
diverse set of FIFA esports events.
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Electronic Arts and FIFA Announce
Expanded EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Esports Program (Graphic: Business
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The three competitions featured in the expanded esports
ecosystem are the FIFAe Club Series 2022™, the FIFAe Nations Series
2022™, and the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series* on The Road to the
FIFAe World Cup 2022™. The three pinnacle events of the series will
all take place in summer 2022.
[View the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Reveal Trailer
HERE]
“FIFA competitive gaming is the future of global esports
entertainment, enhancing how fans experience the game they love,”
said Brent Koning, VP, EA SPORTS Competitive Gaming. “FIFA
possesses the pivotal platform for football fans around the world
to insert themselves into their own sports story. In partnership
with FIFA, the mainstream appeal of esports is evident.”
“Newcomers, as well as established superstars - individually or
as a team - will inspire entire nations of EA SPORTS FIFA players
and get the opportunity to fame their game,” said Christian Volk,
Director of eFootball and Gaming at FIFA. “A historic season full
of thrilling competitive FIFA stories will captivate a global
fanbase with this expanded ecosystem.”
The Individual Best - EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series on the
Road to the FIFAe World Cup 2022
- Qualification starts November 27 as the traditional 1v1
competitive FIFA format is showcased with online tournaments across
10 global regions. Register to compete HERE on October 4.
- In addition, more than 30 leagues offer esports programs,
Official League Partners, including the Premier League, Bundesliga,
LaLiga, Ligue 1, MLS, CONMEBOL Libertadores, and UEFA Champions
League will give fans residing in each respective nation the
opportunity to represent real-world clubs.
- The EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Rankings will be available
on FIFA.GG.
FIFAe Club Series including the Debut of 2v2 FIFA Ultimate
Team™ (FUT) Cups
- The FIFAe Club Series 2022 featuring 2v2 competition begins
this November with the FIFAe Club Online Qualifiers™ and includes
the new FUT Team of the Year and Team of the Season Cups on the
Road to the FIFAe Club World Cup 2022.
- Prepare your FIFA.GG profile today, as registrations start on
October 5.
National pride in the FIFAe Nations Series
- The FIFAe Nations Series 2022 will feature member associations
competing against each other in this global 2v2 competition.
Furthermore, national campaigns will find the top competitive
stars.
- All nations will begin their journey at FIFAe Nations Online
Qualifiers™, with top national teams advancing to the FIFAe Nations
Playoffs™ on the Road to the FIFAe Nations Cup 2022. Find out more
at FIFA.GG.
“Football would not exist without the power of teamwork,” said
Sam Turkbas, FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner. “Our objective
is to harness that power and use esports entertainment to connect
football fans around the world to the game they love. Team-based
FIFA competitive gaming will be a growth catalyst for future
football fandom.”
The Power of Competitive Gaming as Mainstream
Entertainment
- Watch the first entertainment-focused tournaments of the season
as celebrities, football stars and top FIFA competitors showcase
the 2v2 potential.
- September 30: Watch legends across football, music, esports and
entertainment raise money in the Twitch Rivals eSoccer Aid for
UNICEF ft. FIFA 22. Pitting Team Soccer Aid World XI against Team
England, tune in at 8 am PT, 4 pm BST to see who celebrates glory
on the FIFA pitch.
- October 21: FIFA 22 Challenge will feature top ambassadors
representing Team adidas and Team EA SPORTS. Reveal of the full
participant list, and a special announcement for FIFA Ultimate Team
(FUT) fans, will be later announced in October.
Please check the “Pitch Notes” for more detail on all the
featured changes this season.
More information about the FIFAe tournament series including its
new FIFAe Squad and FIFA Sound strategy can be found on
FIFA.GG.
*Eligibility restrictions apply, and please see the Official
Rules for details. Final terms and structure are subject to
change.
About Electronic Arts
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interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content, and online services for Internet-connected consoles,
mobile devices, and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2021, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
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