EA & UEFA ANNOUNCE EXPANDED 3RD EDITION OF eCHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Electronic Arts and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have announced the return of the eChampions League. 

An EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 Global Series* tournament connecting millions of football fans and FIFA players worldwide, the eChampions League will return for an expanded third edition, merging best-in-class FIFA players with world-renowned football leagues and clubs.

Commenting on the news EA SPORTS FIFA Commissioner, Brent Koning, said:

“Our continued relationship with UEFA allows us to merge the best of virtual and traditional football through the eChampions League, creating more can’t-miss moments for esports fans and football fans alike.

“The UEFA Champions League holds a prestigious legacy linking many of the greatest moments in football history. With the eChampions League, we’re able to tap into that excitement and glory recreating the football spectacle on the virtual pitch.”

While UEFA marketing director, Guy-Laurent Epstein, added:

“The first two editions of the eChampions league have seen the competition become an established top-level event within the football simulation game calendar.

“We have taken immense satisfaction from the positive feedback we have received from gamers who have thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of competing in the UEFA Champions League game mode. 

“The viewing figures and engagement that the eChampions League has received are testimony to the role it plays in connecting with existing and new fans of the UEFA Champions League.”

On February 1, 13, and 14, eligible contenders, which includes European PlayStation®4 FUT Verified competitors as well as current and former FIFA Global Series leaders, will play through a collection of eChampions League Online Qualifiers to be one of 32 players who will advance to the Knockout Stage held between May 1-2. 

The top eight contenders will then proceed to the eChampions League Finals to compete through a double-elimination bracket on May 28, one day before the real-world UEFA Champions League Final on May 29, providing another layer of competition for football fans to watch and celebrate. 

The event’s winner will earn the lion’s share of the $280,000 prize pool. The top 3 competitors will earn spots into the FIFA 21 Global Series European Regional PlayStation 4 Playoffs.

Both the eChampions League Group Stage and eChampions League Final will be livestreamed on Twitch and YouTube. Viewers will additionally be eligible to earn FIFA Global Series Viewership Awards by watching eChampions League.

Staying with sim football, just yesterday Major League Soccer (MLS) and Electronic Arts announced the competitive schedule and new online format for the 2021 season of eMLS. 

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