eChampions League 2026

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eChampions League 2026 (eCL 26) is one of the largest and most prestigious esports tournaments for the game EA SPORTS FC 26 in Europe, organized in collaboration between the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and Electronic Arts (EA).

EA SPORTS FCMay 15, 2026 – May 27, 2026Budapest, Hungary

$281,000EA

Format

📅 1. League Stage

Date & Location: May 15th – 16th | Manchester, England
Players: 36 Competitors
Format: Swiss-system style. Each player will play 6 matches against 6 different opponents.
Advancement: The Top 24 players will advance to the next stage:
Top 8 players secure a direct spot in the Round of 16.
Players ranked 9th to 24th move into the Knockout Round Play-offs.

⚔️ 2. Knockouts Stage

Date & Location: May 17th | Manchester, England
Format: A high-stakes, Single Elimination bracket.
Advancement: Players fighting through the play-offs and the Round of 16 will compete until only the Top 8 players remain.

👑 3. The Finals

Date & Location: May 27th | Budapest, Hungary
Format: The final 8 elite players will go head-to-head in the ultimate showdown to determine who lifts the prestigious eChampions League trophy.