The 2024 eChampions League (eCL), announced by EA Sports FC Pro, is set to captivate fans of virtual football. This prestigious event brings together top EA Sports FC competitors representing elite European football clubs, vying for the esteemed eChampions League title and a significant prize pool.
Format and Schedule
- Group Stage (May 11th – 12th in London):
- 48 players split into 8 groups of 6 players.
- Round Robin format.
- Top 3 from each group advance.
- Winners of each group proceed to the Round of 16.
- Runner-up and third-placer from each group advance to the Knockout round Play-offs.
- Knockout Stage (May 18th – 19th in London):
- Single Elimination bracket.
- Top 8 players advance.
- Finals (May 29th in London):
- Single Elimination Bracket.
- The biggest eCL Final to-date, hosted live in London.
Prize Pool
A total of $281,000 USD is up for grabs, with the following distribution:
- 1st Place: $75,000 (TBD)
- 2nd Place: $50,000 (TBD)
- 3rd-4th Place: $30,000 each (TBD)
Participants
The eChampions League features a mix of invitees and qualifiers from various leagues:
- UEFA Champions League 2023-24 Quarter-finalists Invite:
- NKantee
- Partner Leagues (4 spots per league):
- ePremier League: Jayden Marley, Matias Tekkz
- eLigue 1: Dylo, Fouma, Leks, Montaxer
- eDivisie: EmreYilmaz, LevideWeerd, Manuel PHzin
- LaLiga: DFernandes, NachoAbella, Neat, nicolas99fc
- Virtual Bundesliga: Jonny, levyfinn, Marc, ldw23, Umut
- eSerie A: Danipitbull, HHezerS, Luconegua, Virgil
- Partner Leagues (2 spots per league):
- Ekstraklasa: To be determined
- Partner Leagues (1 spot per league):
- eLiga Portugal: To be determined
- e:LIGA: Seron
- eFirst League: To be determined
- ELOI: JP Sleator (Malta)
- ePremier League: brandsha, Orange
- eLeague: ivanilsonlpvm
- Esporto A Lyga: Domasas
- eSüper Kupa: To be determined
- eFutisliiga: Kossu72
- ePro League: Ekmenn94
- eSerien: AndreasAa
The eChampions League promises intense competition, strategic squad building, and thrilling matches as players battle for supremacy on the virtual pitch. Stay tuned for this exciting showdown! 🎮⚽
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