Electronic Arts and UEFA Reveal the eChampions League
November 09 2018 - 5:19PM
Business Wire
New Esports Competition Expands the EA
SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and the Union of European
Football Associations (UEFA) today announced the eChampions League,
a pivotal tournament expansion to the EA SPORTS FIFA 19™ Global
Series* and a brand new, authentic way for millions of football
fans to connect to the UEFA Champions League through the
competition.
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Electronic Arts and UEFA today announced
the eChampions League, a pivotal tournament expansion to the EA
SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series. (Graphic: Business Wire)
The eChampions League adds to the growing list of global events
and competitions on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019™ next
summer. Eligible competitors will compete on PlayStation 4 and
participate in eChampions League Global Online Knockout tournaments
between March 2-3, with the top 64 players advancing to a live
qualifying event on April 26-27.
“EA SPORTS FIFA captivates tens of millions around the world,
and our deep integration within the many in-game experiences gives
us exciting opportunities to connect the UEFA Champions League to
players,” said Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA Marketing Director. “We
see the eChampions League and competitive FIFA as an important step
in connecting with existing and new fans of the UEFA Champions
League.”
Only eight of the world’s elite will advance from the April live
event to the eChampions League Final. Hosted in Madrid on May 31,
the eChampions League Final will be played a day before the
real-world UEFA Champions League Final on June 1, creating a
two-day celebration of digital and traditional football.
To further connect the eChampions League Final to the real-world
competition, the eight competitors will draft and use footballers
involved in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage. The eChampions
League winner will earn a majority $100,000 share of the $280,000
purse and a crucial 850 EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series Points.
“Building an authentic UEFA Champions League competition was the
next logical step in the continued EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series
expansion for both players and spectators,” said Brent Koning, EA
SPORTS FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner. “Our passionate
competitors love the UEFA Champions League and the eChampions
League creates a unique opportunity for the competitive FIFA
superstars to represent their clubs in the pinnacle of club
football.”
As an Official Qualifier for the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global
Series**, the eChampions League brings the authenticity and
excitement of the competition to life out-of-game. In addition to
the tournament, fans can connect with the UEFA Champions League
through many in-game features including the Tournament Mode, which
contains all the drama fans crave from the group stage through to
the illustrious UEFA Champions League Final. The Journey Champions
concludes the iconic Alex Hunter’s narrative journey through his
UEFA Champions League participation. Additionally, the global
phenomenon FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) features the UEFA Champions
League for the first time and incorporates curated experiences
throughout the football season.
*Eligibility restrictions apply. See Official
Rules and FUTChampions.com for details. Final terms and
structure subject to change.
** THE JOURNEY: CHAMPIONS, DIVISION RIVALS AND FUT CHAMPIONS ARE
AVAILABLE ON XBOX ONE, PLAYSTATION 4 AND PC PLATFORM VERSIONS ONLY.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CONTENT AVAILABLE ON XBOX ONE, PLAYSTATION 4,
PC AND NINTENDO SWITCH VERSIONS ONLY. PLEASE VISIT
https://www.easports.com/fifa/features FOR MORE DETAILS ON WHAT
FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE ON EACH PLATFORM.
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. EA has more than 300 million
registered players around the world.
In fiscal year 2018, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.15
billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is
recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality
brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA,
Battlefield™, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™.
More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
EA SPORTS, Battlefield, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dragon Age,
and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. NFL
and FIFA are the property of their respective owner and used with
permission.
About UEFA
UEFA is the governing body of European football. UEFA's mission
is to promote, protect and develop European football at every level
of the game, to promote the principles of unity and solidarity, and
to deal with all questions relating to European football. For more
information, please visit UEFA.org.
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