Registration opens today for UK-based EA SPORTS™ FC 27 players aged 16 and over, with places at the eChampions League and FC Pro World Championship on offer.
A fan playing EA SPORTS FC 27 at home this week could be representing their favourite Premier League club in front of a live audience in London next April.
Registration for the 2026/27 ePremier League opens today at e.premierleague.com, and any UK resident aged 16 or over can sign up to play for the club they support.
This is the ninth season of the tournament, which is part of the official esports circuit for EA SPORTS FC. Five different clubs have won the ePremier League since it began in 2018. Watford took the 2019/20 title and Norwich City in 2021/22, alongside triumphs for Liverpool, Leeds United and Manchester City.
Coventry City and Hull City make their ePremier League debuts this season, with fellow promoted club Ipswich Town returning.
With places at the eChampions League and the season-ending FC Pro World Championship also on offer, players who start in this month’s online qualifiers could go on to face the best FC Pro players in the world.
How it works
The season starts with an online qualification phase. Players can take part in up to three two-day qualifiers across November and December, and the top eight on each club’s leaderboard will go into the Club Playoffs in January.
Clubs also have the opportunity to fast-track players straight into the Group Stages, signing one or both of their players directly. It lets clubs invest in talent and build relationships with players over several seasons, in the same way they do on the pitch. At those clubs, the Playoff winners receive prizes from their clubs.
From there the competition moves to the following live events in London:
6-7 March 2027: Group Stages
3 April 2027: Knockouts
4 April: 2027 Finals
The Finals will be played in front of a live audience, ending with the 2026/27 ePremier League Champions being crowned. Players will compete for a share of £150,000 in prize money, up from £100,000 last season.
Premier League Chief Commercial Officer Will Brass said: “We are excited to be launching the 2026/27 ePremier League season in conjunction with EA SPORTS. Every season, players of all abilities get the chance to sign up from home to represent their Premier League club in a competitive esports tournament. I am looking forward to seeing the action unfold and finding out who will progress to the finals for the chance to win this season’s title in front of a live crowd.”
Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports, EA, added: “The ePremier League represents the very best of open competition, giving players of all levels the opportunity to go from the sofa to the main stage representing their favourite clubs. Collaborating with our partners at the Premier League allows us to build a direct connection between virtual play and the physical sport, creating an exciting gateway that inspires the next generation of football fans.”
How to enter
Registration opens at 15:00 GMT on Monday 9 November 2026 at e.premierleague.com. Entrants must be UK residents aged 16 or over. Full rules are at https://e.premierleague.com/important-information.
