The pinnacle of club football competition is coming to EA Sports FIFA 19 with the integration of the UEFA Champions League, as well as the additions of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup.

Fans can achieve glory in the brand-new UEFA Champions League tournament mode featuring all the drama from the group stage through to the illustrious final or play a custom version of the tournament with any European club of their choice included in the game.

In The Journey: Champions, the dramatic finale of the narrative driven story mode, players will chase the UEFA Champions League trophy as iconic young footballer Alex Hunter, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Alternatively, players can build their dream squad in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team, featuring live and authentic content from the world's most prestigious club competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

In PS4, Xbox One and PC gameplay, new features allow players to control the pitch in every moment, from tactical approach to each technical touch, including the all-new Active Touch System that changes the way players receive and strike the ball, 50/50 Battleswhere reactions and player attributes determine the outcome for winning loose balls across the pitch, the new Dynamic Tactics system gives players greater ability to setup their squads and customize their tactical approach, and more.

Today, the Premier League and Electronic Arts announce the inaugural ePremier League (ePL) tournament, offering UK-based players the chance to compete for and represent their favourite Premier League club for the first time ever in competitive gaming.

All 20 Premier League clubs are represented in the tournament, giving players the chance to live their dream of winning a title for their favourite club. The ePL Final will be played in London on March 28-29, 2019 and broadcast live on Sky Sports and Premier League social media channels. It is the newest league partner to be added to the EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series.

"EA Sports is a fantastic partner for the Premier League and we are looking forward to launching ePremier League with them," said Richard Masters, Premier League Managing Director. "We know that millions of fans play FIFA and this new esports competition will provide our clubs with an exciting opportunity to engage with them. We can't wait to get started with the opening online rounds in January 2019."

The ePL competitive gaming tournament on EA Sports FIFA 19 kicks off in January 2019 and players will compete for three months across three rounds: online qualification, live club playoffs and the eventual live ePL Final. All 20 Premier League clubs will have a live playoff round allowing two EA Sports FIFA 19 competitors, one per platform (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One), a final shot to advance to the Final. Registrations for the tournament will open in December.

"The Premier League's global reach and intensely passionate fanbase pushes EA Sports FIFA competition to unprecedented heights as we accelerate esports growth through traditional sports," Todd Sitrin, SVP and GM of the EA Competitive Gaming Division. "Through the ePL, this partnership carves a critical path forward in expanding competition not only for players, but for the hundreds of millions watching Premier League games who now can support their club on the virtual and the traditional pitch."

Performing well in the ePL will also earn players the bonus of valuable season-long EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series Points used to qualify for the EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs. Competitors intending to participate in the ePL who want to also be eligible for these points will need to register on here by Oct 31, 2018 and be FUT Champions Verified.

"The inclusion of the ePL will undoubtedly enhance the player and spectator experience," said Brent Koning, EA Sports FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner. "Having the most popular football league in the world commit to competitive gaming in this expansive fashion we believe only accelerates the community's enthusiasm for both FIFA Competitive Gaming and the Premier League."

The ePL will be operated by esports tournament organisers Gfinity PLC.

ePremier League Tournament Key Dates:
3 December 2018				Registration opens
January 2019				Online qualification
February - March 2019				Club playoffs
28 & 29 March 2019				ePremier League final

Further tournament details including registration information will be released in the coming months.

EA Access and Origin Access Basic members can enjoy up to 10 hours of play time as part of the Play First Trial, and Origin Access Premier**** members can jump right into the full game first to get full access on PC starting September 20.

FFIA 19 is currently available for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch systems.