The Premier League and Electronic Arts Inc (EA) have today announced the return of the UK FC ePremier League tournament for the 2024/25 season.
Now entering its seventh season, the competition gives fans a shot at glory by winning the ePremier League title for their favourite English Premier League club, along with a share of the £100,000 prize pool and seats at the eChampions League and FC Pro World Championship.
This season’s competition will take place on the newly released EA Sports FC 25, and UK-based players aged 16 and over can sign up now using the link at the bottom of this article.
The tournament commences on Wednesday November 20th 2024, with three online qualification stages for each club across November and December determining who reaches January’s Club Playoffs.
The live ePremier League (ePL) events will once again span two action-packed weekends. The first of these, the ePL Group Stages, will take place on March 1st and 2nd 2025, with the four leading clubs booking their spots at the ePL Finals on Sunday March 23rd 2025.
The remaining teams will have a second chance to join them by playing again on Saturday March 22nd, with the competition reaching a conclusion the following day.
The format of this season’s live competitions will see clubs working collaboratively, with one player competing on Xbox and another on PS, in a series of 1v 1 matches against pairings from other clubs.
Some of the biggest names in EA Sports FC esports have played in the ePL in the past, with the likes of two-time ePremier League champion Donovan ‘Tekkz’ Hunt set to compete once more.
UK player Tekkz and Argentine Matias Bonanno were crowned 2023/24 ePL Champions for Manchester City. After some tough matches on the way to the final, they overcame Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 on aggregate to lift the trophy.
Tekkz said: “Winning the 2023/24 ePremier League and lifting the Trophy alongside Mati was an incredible feeling. We worked hard and pushed each other to perform at our best throughout the competition.
“It was a huge honour to claim the title on behalf of Manchester City and to be able to call myself a two-time ePremier League Champion was a proud moment in my career. We’re looking forward to defending the title this season.
“We’ll be aiming to break more records by becoming the first players and club in ePremier League history to win it back-to-back!”
Premier League Chief Commercial Officer, Will Brass, said: “As we embark on the seventh season of the ePremier League, we are thrilled to bring fans yet another opportunity to compete on behalf of their favourite Premier League club in one of the most exciting esports tournaments in the world.
“This season, we’re pushing the boundaries once again with EA Sports FC 25. Following online qualification and the Club Playoffs, we will be delivering two action-packed weekends of live action, which fans around the world will be able to watch via Premier League digital channels and broadcast partners.”
Will Brass, Premier League
“Over the last six years, the ePremier League has delivered unforgettable moments, showcasing emerging talent and giving a platform to some of the best EA Sports FC players. We can’t wait to see the talent and drama unfold once again and find out who will become this season’s Champions.”
Sam Turkbas, Senior Director Esports at EA Sports, added: “We’re thrilled to embark on another ePremier League season with EA Sports FC Pro, our premier platform crafted for elite esports competition.
“This event is more than just a tournament; it’s an incredible journey for players of all abilities to progress from playing casually at home to proudly representing their clubs on the grand stage of the ePremier League and beyond. EA Sports FC remains dedicated to bringing the spirit of football to life, using esports as a powerful bridge to connect fans with the game they’re passionate about.
“This competition is truly special because it empowers players of all levels to step into the spotlight, transforming from everyday fans into champions for their beloved teams. The opportunity to lift a trophy for their favourite club is now more exciting and accessible than ever!”
ePremier League 2024/25 dates and stages
The competition is open to UK residents aged 16 and over. After registering, players compete in a series of online qualification tournaments, running on November 20th/21st, November 27th/28th and December 18th/19th 2024.
Only the best will advance to the Club Playoffs, which will take place in January 2025.
From there, each of the 20 Premier League clubs will narrow down the competitors and take forward two players, one per console, to represent them in the Group Stages on March 1st and 2nd, and the Finals on March 22nd and 23rd 2025.
ePremier League 2024/25 prize pool breakdown
The following is split equally between club representatives:
| CLUB PLACING | AMOUNT |
| 1 | £30,000 |
| 2 | £15,000 |
| 3-4 | £7,500 |
| 5-8 | £5,000 |
| 9-16 | £2,500 |
| TOTAL | £100,000 |
For more information on the qualification rules and information on how to register, visit e.premierleague.com.
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Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
