BBC TO TELECAST EA SPORTS FIFA 21 GLOBAL SERIES COMPETITIVE PROGRAMMING

The BBC will be broadcasting EA Sports FIFA 21 Global Series competitive programming.

Electronic Arts Inc., and the BBC have announced that the EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 Global Series* European Regional Qualifiers and Playoffs will air on the broadcaster’s digital platforms, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website and app, in addition to the EA SPORTS FIFA Twitch and YouTube channels.

The partnership kicks off with the European Regional Qualifier #3 on Saturday, February 20, at 5 PM GMT.

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

“We see FIFA competitive gaming as an extension of football fandom, and BBC is the ideal partner as it will allow millions of UK fans the opportunity to watch one of the most popular games played at the highest level.”

BBC iPlayer will provide live coverage of each match from start to finish, broadcasting up to eight hours of premier FIFA esports competition per day. Football and esports fans alike will be able to follow along as top esports athletes, representing their favorite European football teams, clash against one another to secure a spot at the FIFAe World Cup. FIFA 21 Global Series content will also be available for 30 days following the live broadcasts on BBC iPlayer.

FIFA 21 Global Series competition is already well underway, pitting the top FIFA competitors from every corner of the world in an international tournament to vie for their share of the USD $3 million prize pool and FIFAe World Cup championship title. For more information on the FIFA 21 Global Series, please visit the FIFA Global Series Homepage. And be sure to stay tuned to the @EAFIFAesports Twitter accounts for all the latest news and updates.

FIFA 21 EU Regional Qualifiers and Playoffs Schedule: 

Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, February 21:

• FIFA 21 Global Series European Regional Qualifier #3

 Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21:

• FIFA 21 Global Series European Regional Qualifier #4 

Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25:

• FIFA 21 Global Series European Regional Qualifier #5 

To Be Announced at a Later Date:

• European Playoffs

*ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS APPLY. FOR OFFICIAL RULES, SEE https://www.ea.com/en-us/games/fifa/compete/overview/official-rules 

AYO.NEWS says:

The COVID-19 crisis seems to have been the wakeup call the BBC needed to take esports seriously, and these broadcasts can only help attract new fans to FIFA 21 competitive gaming. In the last month we’ve also seen the BBC boost its esports offering with UKLC coverage and Rocket League programming.

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