The ePremier League is set to return for its 2025/26 season, offering UK-based players a chance to compete for a share of a £100,000 (~$131,000 USD) prize pool and coveted spots in the global FC Pro World Championship.
The competition, a partnership between the Premier League and Electronic Arts (EA), has launched its registration phase, marking the start of its eighth season as part of the official EA FC Pro esports circuit.
The season will culminate in two live weekends of in-person competition broadcast from the UK. It also welcomes newly promoted Premier League clubs Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland to the competition, with Sunderland making their ePremier League debut.
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Premier League Chief Commercial Officer Will Brass commented on the tournament’s evolution, stating: “The ePremier League continues to evolve, offering fans an exciting way to represent their favourite Premier League clubs in our official esports tournament. Over the last seven seasons, we have seen some incredible storylines developing, with the very best players in the world going up against new and emerging talent.”
Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports at EA, added: “The ePremier League is a crucial part of the FC Pro calendar, and we are delighted to welcome it back for an eighth season. The Premier League is the home of some of the most iconic football clubs in the world and this competition gives players the opportunity to represent some of football’s biggest teams and experience the best of UK football’s passionate fandom firsthand.”
This year’s tournament introduces a revised format designed to increase the competitive stakes from the outset. The Group Stages will now have a direct impact on seeding for the later Knockout Stages, rewarding consistent performance. Furthermore, a new ‘Fast Track’ system allows clubs to directly sign players into the Group Stages, enabling teams to build longer-term relationships with competitors.
