EA Sports FC partners up with AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027

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Published at :May 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Modified at :May 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM

(Courtesy : AFC Asian CUP, EA Sports FC)

New licensing deal between the AFC & EA Sports

Recently, the Asian Football Confederation has officially announced that they are partnering up with EA Sports FC, ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

This will make the EA FC game an official lincensed product of Asia’s biggest Men’s International tournament. With this partnership, fans can expect the AFC Asian Cup experience for the selected EA FC titles. Let’s check out more details in this article.

🚨 BREAKING: The AFC and EA have announced EA Sports FC will become the official licensed product for all things AFC. This means that the 2027 Asian Cup will likely become an official mode in FC 27. Jordan are already rumored to be included in the June update for FC 26. pic.twitter.com/XSjNAzRTnx
— Jordan Football Central (@AlNashamaNews) May 7, 2026

AFC Asian Cup 2027 coming to EA SPORTS FC

As the part of the new partnership, the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 will now officially receive integration within EA FC products.

For now, the specific in-game content and release date are still a mystery, but EA Sports has confirmed that more information about the in-game content and tournament will arrive later this year.

This partnership is a major step for Asian football’s presence in gaming, especially with EA Sports, which continues to expand its football content worldwide.

Fans can expect the 2027 Asian Cup to be a mode or tournament in the upcoming EA FC 27.

Tournament details

The 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup is going to take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, in Saudi Arabia. A total of 24 National Teams will compete across 8 stadiums located in:

Riyadh
Jeddah
Al Khobar

Conclusion

This contract is EA SPORTS FC’s continued commitment to global football licensing after the revamped organisation has become a rebranded FIFA.

The deal may bring more authentic AFC highlights, teams, stadiums and tournament experiences to the sport, for Asian football fanatics. Fans and football lovers can expect more information about this later this year.

FAQs

What is the new partnership between AFC and EA FC?

EA SPORTS FC has become an Official Licensed Product of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

When will the AFC Asian Cup 2027 take place?

The tournament will run from January 7 to February 5, 2027.

Which cities will host the AFC Asian Cup?

Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia will host the tournament.

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