EA Sports FC, soccer leagues partner for global esports ecosystem
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Alongside its rebrand, EA Sports FC is revamping its esports ecosystem, welcoming global football/soccer leagues into the fold. The newly dubbed EA SPORTS FC Pro esports program will find the best Ultimate Team players from around the world. The program will host open-bracket competitions and leagues in partnership with the world’s top soccer federations to crown a champion.
“FC Pro will redefine the way our millions of Ultimate Team players engage with EA Sports FC,” said Sam Turkbas, senior director & commissioner, football esports, EA. “FC Pro is built with our Ultimate Team fans and players in mind and enables them to forge stronger connections with their favorite athletes on the virtual pitch. In collaboration with our League Partners, our season-long FC Pro journey is the ultimate platform for our Ultimate Team enthusiasts to showcase their passion for FC.”
Players can only compete in the FC Pro with EA Sports FC 24 on PlayStation 5. Registration is now open.
The EA Sports FC Pro esports program is divided into two regular season competitions: FC Pro Open and FC Pro Leagues.
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Eventually, 32 of the world’s top players will qualify and compete in the first ever FC Pro World Championship.
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