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 PS4, 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.

The eChampions League adds to the growing list of global events and competitions on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2019 next summer. Eligible competitors will compete on PlayStation 4 and participate in eChampions League Global Online Knockout tournaments between March 2-3, with the top 64 players advancing to a live qualifying event on April 26-27.

“EA Sports FIFA captivates tens of millions around the world, and our deep integration within the many in-game experiences gives us exciting opportunities to connect the UEFA Champions League to players,” said Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA Marketing Director. “We see the eChampions League and competitive FIFA as an important step in connecting with existing and new fans of the UEFA Champions League.”

Only eight of the world’s elite will advance from the April live event to the eChampions League Final. Hosted in Madrid on May 31, the eChampions League Final will be played a day before the real-world UEFA Champions League Final on June 1, creating a two-day celebration of digital and traditional football.

To further connect the eChampions League Final to the real-world competition, the eight competitors will draft and use footballers involved in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage. The eChampions League winner will earn a majority $100,000 share of the $280,000 purse and a crucial 850 EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series Points.

“Building an authentic UEFA Champions League competition was the next logical step in the continued EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series expansion for both players and spectators,” said Brent Koning, EA Sports FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner. “Our passionate competitors love the UEFA Champions League and the eChampions League creates a unique opportunity for the competitive FIFA superstars to represent their clubs in the pinnacle of club football.”

As an Official Qualifier for the EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series, the eChampions League brings the authenticity and excitement of the competition to life out-of-game. In addition to the tournament, fans can connect with the UEFA Champions League through many in-game features including the Tournament Mode, which contains all the drama fans crave from the group stage through to the illustrious UEFA Champions League Final. The Journey Champions concludes the iconic Alex Hunter’s narrative journey through his UEFA Champions League participation. Additionally, the global phenomenon FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) features the UEFA Champions League for the first time and incorporates curated experiences throughout the football season.

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