EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival Kicks Off with 11 National Teams Competing for Glory



On March 14, 2024, the EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival launched in Shanghai, with 12 teams from 11 regional qualifiers commencing a four-day battle that will conclude on March 17 to determine the champion. The event also features Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit and several prominent streamers who will be on-site for performances and interactions.

While enhancing the gaming experience, games like FC Football World are endeavoring to create a new platform that bridges online and offline, connecting players, athletes, industry professionals, and clubs across multiple segments of the football ecosystem, enriching player experiences and fostering international exchange while showcasing Chinese excellence.

Eleven nations’ players engage in a four-day showdown of top-notch skills.

The 2024 EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival is a high-level international invitational tournament hosted by FC Football World, EA SPORTS FC Pro, and Tencent Esports, demonstrating the pinnacle of EA SPORTS FC football gameplay.

EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival

Distinguishing itself from conventional sports game e-sports events, this competition boasts a wide reach, compact schedule, mature rules, and free team customization.

The tournament includes 12 teams composed of professional players and popular streamers from China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Jordan, Egypt, Australia, Spain. Among them are top-tier pros like Li Rongzhang, who has won multiple international titles, and well-known streamers such as ALI AHMAD OMAR MOUSA, with millions of followers across the web.

Competing Teams

The tournament consists of four days and four stages. On March 14 and 15, there are 33 matches per day in a round-robin format. All 12 teams will compete in BO2 matches, with the top four advancing to the elimination stage, while the remaining eight enter the qualifying round.

On March 16, the qualifying round takes place with 28 matches. The eight teams in this phase play in a round-robin BO2 format, with the top four advancing to the elimination stage, and the rest being eliminated.

On March 17, the elimination round and final occur, featuring seven matches. The eight teams that advanced will participate in BO3 matches, starting with the round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals, culminating in a BO5 final to determine the champion.

A pool of 154 player cards is available, allowing each competitor to customize their lineup before each match, breaking away from the restriction of unchangeable lineups in previous football game tournaments.

The combination of top players from more regions, deeper strategic and control elements in the rules, and a more mature schedule makes the EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival a more captivating esports spectacle.

Legends on Site: A Festival for Fans

Besides the high-level competition, the EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival also emphasizes cultural entertainment, being not just a tournament but a celebration for football enthusiasts.

The event attracts a diverse group of participants, including many popular influencers and streamers with large followings on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, making them key opinion leaders within the football and gaming communities. Fans can watch matches online and interact with their favorite streamers.

The event offers various football-related performances and interactive sessions. On the opening day, there’s a traditional Chinese martial arts performance, showcasing Chinese culture to overseas participants. For the final day, Dutch football great Ruud Gullit and other legends will be present for performances, interactions, and exclusive fan giveaways.

Ruud Gullit

Additionally, developers and operators from EA SPORTS FC will be on site to share the latest game content and updates on the FML Professional League.

As of March 2024, FC Football World has been released in over 150 countries and territories, with over 100 million active users. Through events like the EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival, EA SPORTS FC continues to enrich the gaming experience and connect gamers, industry professionals, athletes, and clubs worldwide, transforming the game into an ecosystem platform that creates added value.

According to data from the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association’s Game Working Committee, the Chinese e-sports industry generated approximately 26.35 billion yuan in revenue in 2022, with a user base of around 488 million, making it the world’s largest e-sports market.

As digital advancements and the e-sports ecosystem mature, the industry has generated numerous successful examples of cross-disciplinary integration. In terms of tourism, places like Fujian’s Tulou scenic area have introduced e-sports-themed tourism projects. In combining with traditional sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games leveraged e-sports to attract young audiences, with tickets becoming hard to come by.

With events like the EA SPORTS FC Pro Football World Carnival continually emerging, e-sports will continue to merge deeply with traditional sports, mutually benefiting both domains while providing new experiences for users and new opportunities for the industry. It also serves as a medium, contributing uniquely Chinese energy and charm to international cultural exchanges.