Why are ISL 2025-26 champions East Bengal not in EA FC 27?
The team will not have official branding in EA FC 27!
EA Sports FC have started to reveal the official player ratings and team and club ratings for their upcoming game, EA FC 27, which is all set to launch on September 25, 2027.
They have now also revealed the official Indian players and ISL player ratings on their official website. However, Indian fans have noticed that one of the biggest names in Indian football, East Bengal FC are missing from the official database.
Now, everyone have one question in their mind! Are East Bengal not in the upcoming FC 27? Letâs check out more details in this article.
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Why are East Bengal not officially in EA FC 27?
Letâs answer the most important question! East Bengal FC will not be available in the upcoming FC 27 with their official branding name. Instead, East Bengal players are expected to appear in the game under a generic club name.
This is pretty similar to Inter Kashiâs appearance in EA FC 26 as âUnited Tigersâ. This is due to East Bengal missing the licensing agreement deadline with EA Sports due to the clubâs ownership structure after Emamiâs exit. This ISL & FC 27 news was previously reported exclusively by Khelnow.
Previously, EA Sports have reportedly provided strict deadlines to all the clubs for completing the required documentation.
Under a generic name, the clubâs official crest, kits and branding will not be included in the game.
EA Sports extend partnership with ISL for four years in a new deal
According to previous reports, ISL has secured a new agreement with EA Sports ahead of the new season.
This will allow the ISL clubs and players to continuously appear in their EA FC titles. This deal is reportedly even bigger than the previous one.
The partnership will also provide a platform to promote Indian football to the world with EA Sports FC, where fans will be able to play against their favourite ISL clubs and players.
Also Read: Top 20 highest-rated ISL players in EA FC 27
Conclusion
Sadly, if you are an East Bengal fan, your team and players will not have official branding in the upcoming EA FC 27. However, the team and players will still be available in the game under a generic name due to missing out the licensing agreements deadline.
FC 27 is all set to launch on September 25, 2026, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 and PC.
Why is East Bengal not officially featured in FC 27?
East Bengal reportedly missed EA Sportsâ licensing deadline due to ongoing changes in the clubâs ownership and board structure.
Will East Bengal players appear in EA FC 27?
Yes, East Bengal players are expected to be available in FC 27 but under a generic club identity instead of the official East Bengal branding.
How many ISL clubs have completed EA FC 27 licensing?
According to reports, 13 ISL clubs, including newly promoted Diamond Harbour FC, have completed the licensing process with EA Sports.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a gaming journalist with a soft spot for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a strong understanding of game mechanics, he enjoys exploring what makes games special beyond just the gameplay. Inspired by titles like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh brings his own perspective to gaming stories. When heâs not writing or playing, he can usually be found watching anime or cheering for WWE superstars.