eMLS to Host League Series Events in
Cincinnati and Chicago, Culminating with eMLS Cup presented by
Coca-Cola® at SXSW in Austin, Texas
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) today
announced the competitive schedule and details for the 2022 season
of eMLS, the official esports league of Major League Soccer.
Kicking off in January 2022, the season will feature 27
professional EA SPORTS™ FIFA players, each representing an MLS
Club, on the virtual pitch as they compete for their share of the
record-setting $75,000 season prize pool.
If ongoing pandemic conditions allow, this year’s eMLS will see
a return to in-person competition hosted at MLS Club stadiums and
local concert venues in Cincinnati, Chicago, and Austin, where the
marquee event of the season, eMLS Cup, will be an official event of
SXSW.
“Coming off our most successful season yet with record-breaking
viewership, the 2022 eMLS season will see the return of some of the
top EA SPORTS FIFA players in the world, with live competitions
taking place in the heart of our MLS communities,” said Camilo
Durana, Senior Vice President of Properties and Events, Major
League Soccer. “eMLS continues to enhance and build our
relationships with fans through accessible, exciting, and intense
competition, which is why we’re thrilled to expand our coverage and
return to live events this upcoming season.”
New this season, Charlotte FC will join eMLS, paving the way for
their inaugural MLS season and bringing the total eMLS
participation count to 27 Clubs. For the first time, all
participating MLS Clubs will stream each of their season qualifying
matches on their respective official social channels, providing
Clubs with new competitive content representing up to a
record-setting 350 hours of live coverage and offering fans more
opportunities to watch their favorite eMLS players compete at every
tournament stage.
Coca-Cola®, Cheez-It® & Pringles®, JLab, and PlayStation®
will return as official partners of eMLS. As the Official Soft
Drink/Water Partner of eMLS and presenting partner of all three
eMLS season events – League Series 1, League Series 2, and eMLS Cup
– Coca-Cola® will be activating digitally as well as on-site. In
addition to serving as the Official Snack Partner of eMLS and
presenting partner of Player Lounges at all three events, Cheez-It®
& Pringles® will present a content series that highlights the
unique backgrounds and stories of eMLS players to fans. JLab will
return as the Official Audio and Microphone Partner of eMLS,
enhancing player performance throughout the season and presenting
broadcast segments. PlayStation® will once again be the Official
Console of eMLS and will offer fans the opportunity to compete in
several online tournaments on its PlayStation Tournaments platform
alongside eMLS events.
“We are excited to witness top-tier competition in eMLS this
season,” said Sam Turkbas, EA SPORTS FIFA Competitive Gaming
Commissioner. “eMLS consistently builds upon its success annually,
introducing new ways for fans and players to engage with their
favorite clubs. MLS is a phenomenal league partner, and as a global
leader in EA SPORTS FIFA competition, continues to showcase the
love of football that is enhanced through esports
entertainment.”
eMLS League Series 1: The 2022 season will kick off with
League Series 1 presented by Coca-Cola® in Cincinnati, hosted by FC
Cincinnati. On January 15, all 27 eMLS players will play in
streamed qualifiers at FCC’s TQL Stadium. The top eight players in
points from qualifiers will advance to the League Series 1 live
event held the next day on January 16 at PromoWest Pavilion at
Ovation. Fans will be able to attend in-person to see who is
crowned League Series 1 champion in addition to partaking in
various fan activities, including FIFA 22 gaming stations,
giveaways, and more. Fans can RSVP for free HERE.
eMLS League Series 2: The second eMLS tournament of 2022
will be League Series 2 presented by Coca-Cola® in Chicago, hosted
by the Chicago Fire FC. The competition will follow the same format
as League Series 1. On January 29, eMLS players will compete in
qualifiers at Soldier Field. The top eight players in points will
then progress onto the League Series 2 live event held the next day
on January 30 at the House of Blues. Fans can RSVP for free
HERE.
eMLS Cup: The final stop of the season will be the eMLS
Cup presented by Coca-Cola® in Austin on March 13 as an official
event of SXSW 2022, where the top 12 eMLS players will compete to
be crowned the 2022 season champion. Recognized as a Tier 1 league
by EA SPORTS, the top three eMLS Cup finishers will receive direct
seats to the EA SPORTS Global Series Playoffs on the Road to the
FIFAe World Cup. The first 11 competitors in the field will be
determined by total season qualifier points from League Series
events, while the 12th and final seed from a Last Chance Qualifier
tournament on March 12. eMLS Cup will take place at ACL Live in
downtown Austin in conjunction with Austin FC and will be a FIFA
celebration at the intersection of soccer, gaming, and pop culture
with numerous activities for fans to enjoy. The event will be open
to SXSW badge holders as well as the general public for free.
Registration will open at a later date.
Date
Event
Venue
Distribution
Stream Start
RSVP Page
Jan. 15
Qualifiers (League Series 1)
TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
Club Social Channels
TBD
-
Jan. 16
eMLS League Series 1 pres. by
Coca-Cola®
PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation,
Kentucky
MLS Twitch
MLS Twitter
3pm ET
Click Here
Jan. 29
Qualifiers (League Series 2)
Soldier Field, Chicago
Club Social Channels
TBD
-
Jan. 30
eMLS League Series 2 pres. by
Coca-Cola®
House of Blues, Chicago
MLS Twitch
MLS Twitter
3pm ET
Click Here
Mar. 13
eMLS Cup pres. by Coca-Cola®
ACL Live, Austin (Official Event of
SXSW)
MLS Twitch
MLS Twitter
3pm ET
TBD
eMLS prioritizes the health and safety of its competitors,
staff, and fans. All in-person events will follow local and state
guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety measures. Competitions are
subject to transition to online-only dependent on ongoing COVID-19
conditions.
Competition will take place on EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 and will be
played exclusively on PlayStation®5 (PS5™) marking eMLS’s debut
season played on the next-generation console. Fans can tune in to
all eMLS competitions beginning on January 15 on the official MLS
Twitch, MLS Twitter, and MLSsoccer.com.
For more information on eMLS, including participating Clubs and
player signings, please visit www.MLSsoccer.com/eMLS.
About eMLS:
eMLS is the esports and gaming property of Major League Soccer.
Built around the EA SPORTS™ FIFA franchise, its goal is to utilize
gaming to reach global audiences, raise the profile of MLS, and
grow its next generation of fans. eMLS has grown from 19 MLS Clubs
in 2018 to 27 Clubs participating in the upcoming 2022 season. For
more information, visit www.mlssoccer.com/eMLS.
“PlayStation” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
About Electronic Arts:
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
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
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA
SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL,
Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and F1™. More information about EA is
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Legends, The Sims and Titanfall are trademarks of Electronic Arts
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