Coming into its seventh season, the competitors offers followers a shot at glory by profitable the ePremier League title for his or her favorite membership, together with a share of the £100,000 prize pool and seats on the eChampions League and FC Professional World Championship.
This season’s competitors will happen on the newly launched EA SPORTS FC™ 25, and UK-based gamers aged 16 and over can enroll now at . The event commences on Wednesday, twentieth November, with three on-line qualification levels for every membership throughout November and December figuring out who reaches January’s Membership Playoffs.
The reside ePremier League (ePL) occasions will as soon as once more span two action-packed weekends. The primary of those, the ePL Group Levels, will happen on 1st and 2nd March, with the 4 main golf equipment reserving their spots on the ePL Finals on Sunday, twenty third March.
The remaining groups could have a second probability to hitch them by enjoying once more on Saturday, twenty second March, with the competitors reaching a conclusion the next day.
The format of this season’s reside competitions will see golf equipment working collaboratively, with one participant competing on Xbox and one other on PS, in a collection of 1 vs. 1 matches in opposition to pairings from different golf equipment.
A few of the greatest names in EA SPORTS FC esports have performed within the ePL previously, with the likes of two-time Champion Donovan ‘Tekkz’ Hunt set to compete as soon as extra.
Tekkz and Matias Bonanno have been topped 2023/24 ePL Champions for Manchester Metropolis. After some robust matches on the way in which to the ultimate, they overcame Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 on mixture to elevate the trophy.
Premier League Chief Business Officer, Will Brass, mentioned: “As we embark on the seventh season of the ePremier League, we’re thrilled to deliver followers one more alternative to compete on behalf of their favorite Premier League membership in probably the most thrilling esports tournaments on this planet.
“This season, we’re pushing the boundaries as soon as once more with EA SPORTS FC™ 25. Following on-line qualification and the Membership Playoffs, we shall be delivering two action-packed weekends of reside motion, which followers all over the world will be capable to watch by way of Premier League digital channels and broadcast companions.
“Over the past six years, the ePremier League has delivered unforgettable moments, showcasing rising expertise and giving a platform to a few of the greatest EA SPORTS FC gamers. We won’t wait to see the expertise and drama unfold as soon as once more and discover out who will turn into this season’s Champions.”
Sam Turkbas, Senior Director Esports – EA SPORTS, added: “We’re thrilled to embark on one other ePremier League season with EA SPORTS FC Professional, our premier platform crafted for elite esports competitors. This occasion is greater than only a event; it is an unbelievable journey for gamers of all talents to progress from enjoying casually at house to proudly representing their golf equipment on the grand stage of the ePremier League and past. EA SPORTS FC stays devoted to bringing the spirit of soccer to life, utilizing esports as a robust bridge to attach followers with the sport they’re obsessed with.
“This competitors is really particular as a result of it empowers gamers of all ranges to step into the highlight, reworking from on a regular basis followers into champions for his or her beloved groups. The chance to elevate a trophy for his or her favorite membership is now extra thrilling and accessible than ever!”
ePremier League 2024/25 format
The competitors is open to UK residents aged 16 and over. After registering, gamers compete in a collection of on-line qualification tournaments, with solely the most effective advancing to the Membership Playoffs. From there, every of the 20 Premier League golf equipment will slender down the rivals and take ahead two gamers, one per console, to characterize them within the Group Levels on 1 and a couple of March and the Finals on 22 and 23 March.
For extra data on the qualification guidelines and data on easy methods to register, go to .
ePremier League 2023/24 key dates and data
On-line Qualification Tournaments
Qualifier 1 20/21 November 2024
Qualifier 2 27/28 November 2024
Qualifier 3 18/19 December 2024
Membership Playoffs: January 2025
Group Levels: 1 and a couple of March 2025
Finals: 22 and 23 March 2025
Prize pool breakdown (break up equally between membership representatives):
