Electronic Arts (EA), through its division EA Sports, has confirmed the lineup of league partner events that will form the structured pathway to its EA FC 2026 FC Pro World Championship. The announcement details the integration of more than a dozen licensed competitions with a combined prize pool exceeding $1,000,000.
The FC Pro League Phase provides the competitive structure linking regional events to the global finals. The model relies on partnerships with established football organisations to offer players a route to qualify for the eChampions League and the FC Pro World Championship.
Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports at Electronic Arts, commented on the collaborations. “These collaborations highlight the real impact esports has in helping football brands reach new fans, and reinforces the credibility FC Pro has built with some of the most respected clubs and leagues in the world,” she stated.
The announced partners for the 2026 phase include many returning football leagues and confederations. Major partners include the Premier League (England), LALIGA (Spain), Bundesliga (Germany), Ligue 1 (France), Serie A TIM (Italy), CONMEBOL (LATAM), and MLS (United States).
The full list of unveiled partner events includes CONMEBOL eLibertadores, eLigue 1 McDonald’s, eMLS, ePremier League, eSerie A Goleador, KPN eDivisie, LALIGA FC Pro, WOW Virtual Bundesliga, eBotola, eFirst League, eLeague of Ireland, eLiga Georgia, eSerien, Esports A League, eSuperliga, eSuper Lig Turkey, eUAE, Malta ePremier League, and the Orange eLeague.
Additional league partners are expected to be confirmed in the new year. The phase will feature notable player movements, including prominent players in the EA FC scene like Anders Vejrgang competing in eSerie A and Jafonso representing Manchester City in the ePremier League. Reigning FC Pro World Champion Manu Bachoore is set to compete in eLigue 1.
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