The SPFL has agreed a new multi-year licensing partnership with EA SPORTS FC for the largest video games sporting franchise.
The deal between the SPFL and EA SPORTS FC has been announced ahead of the worldwide launch this September, Friday 26th.
The league continues to be a huge success with footballing fans in the game and EA SPORTS FC data shows SPFL teams were used in 16 million matches in EA SPORTS FC 25*.
EA SPORTS FC 26 provides unrivalled authenticity with the most true-to-life experience of football’s biggest competitions, clubs and stars, with 20,000+ athletes now playable in-game, 750+ clubs inclusive including all top-flight Scottish Premiership clubs and 120+ authentic stadiums including Scotland’s own Ibrox Stadium and Celtic Park.
Falkirk FC will appear in EA SPORTS FC for the first time in 15 years following their recent promotion to the top flight of Scottish football.
The Scottish Premiership features across EA SPORTS FC’s portfolio of games, including FC Mobile, now available in over 200+ countries.
Neil Doncaster, SPFL Group chief executive, said: “Many Scottish football supporters have grown up playing the EA SPORTS’ games, so it’s great to announce we’re continuing our agreement with such a well-loved video game franchise.
"This new deal helps bring our league to new generations of supporters right across the world, and it’s positive to hear how popular our teams have been with players across the globe."
"We’re proud to continue our partnership with the SPFL, a league defined by passion, history and unforgettable rivalries," said James Taylor, Director of Football Partnerships at EA SPORTS FC.
"This agreement celebrates the strength of Scottish football fandom and ensures that players everywhere can experience those rivalries and traditions in the most authentic way possible through EA SPORTS FC."
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