EA SPORTS has announced a slate of league partner events for the 2026 EA SPORTS FC Pro League Phase, outlining a packed competitive season that will feature more than a dozen licensed tournaments and a combined prize pool exceeding $1 million.

The announcement, made Tuesday by Electronic Arts, positions the upcoming league phase as a key step in the global qualification pathway for the FC Pro World Championship. The program brings together professional players, top clubs and regional leagues as the competitive circuit scales up for its third season.

Monica Dinsmore, head of esports at the company, said the partnerships reflect the growing role of competitive gaming in helping football brands reach new audiences. Players will compete not only for prize money, but also for qualification into major international events, including the eChampions League in Europe and the season-ending world championship.

Now in its third year, the FC Pro Leagues framework continues to expand alongside major football partners such as the Premier League, LALIGA, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A TIM, CONMEBOL and Major League Soccer. Through these partnerships, players around the world can represent professional clubs in official digital competitions tied to regional leagues.

League partner events revealed for 2026

EA confirmed the first batch of league partner events for the upcoming season, with additional tournaments expected to be announced in early 2026. The lineup 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 Orange eLeague.

The synchronized global schedule is expected to create a decisive stretch in the FC Pro calendar, as regional results will shape qualification for the sport’s most prestigious international tournaments. Planned matchups are also set to highlight several high-profile competitors across different leagues.

Among the players expected to draw attention this season are Anders Vejrgang, competing in eSerie A, and Jafonso, who takes over a slot with defending ePremier League champion Manchester City following a roster change. France’s eLigue 1 will feature Levi de Weerd along with reigning world champion Manuel Bachoore.

More information about schedules and broadcasts is expected to be released closer to the start of the league phase.