The English Premier League, in conjunction with EA SPORTS, has officially announced the start of the new 2026/27 ePremier League esports tournament season. This year, the total prize pool for the competition has increased to £150,000, up from £100,000 in the previous edition. Since the tournament's inception in 2019, when only £40,000 was on offer, the financial reward has grown almost fourfold.
The new season will feature an expanded lineup of participants. Coventry City and Hull City — clubs that recently gained promotion to the Premier League — will join the competition for the first time. There have also been changes off the virtual pitch: the renowned esports organization Team Liquid has partnered to represent the English club Sunderland AFC.
Registration for the 2026/27 season is already open on the tournament's official website. All UK residents aged 16 and over who wish to compete for their favorite Premier League club are eligible to participate. Players who successfully pass this month's online qualifiers can earn spots in the eChampions League and the season-ending FC Pro World Championship, where they will face the best players in the world.
League management and developers emphasize the tournament's inclusivity. Premier League Chief Commercial Officer Will Brass noted that the competition gives players of all levels the chance to make their way from playing at home to fighting for the title in front of a live audience. EA's Head of Esports, Monica Dinsmore, added that the ePremier League successfully builds a bridge between virtual gaming and physical sports, uniting a new generation of football fans.
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