What rights will EA lose?

EA Sports Loses Rights To 'FIFA' Brand For Soccer Video Games After Talks Fail With Soccer's Governing Body.

Is EA losing the rights to FIFA?

The breakup means that EA's series will no longer be able to call itself FIFA—it will now be known as (the less catchy) EA Sports FC—and will lose access to global tournaments, following with the Women's World Cup in 2023. But it's FIFA that stands to lose the most from the parting.

Why is EA losing rights to FIFA?

In an interview with the BBC, EA Sports vice president David Jackson says that the deal with FIFA wasn't just for the name, but included a set of licensing restrictions that EA no longer has to abide by. This could free the company to explore more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content.

Did EA lose rights to Madden?

The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years. NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that has existed for 30 years.

Why are EA and FIFA splitting?

EA Sports wants to create its own game called EA Sports FC by ending its licensing agreement with FIFA. A representative for EA said the new game would be a defining moment for them. It will allow EA to provide fans with a more joyful, creative, progressive, and interactive experience.

What The Hell Is Happening Between EA And FIFA?

What will happen to FIFA EA Sports?

EA and FIFA are ending their decades-long partnership, and EA will create its own football-based game called EA Sports FC.

Is EA losing the FIFA name?

Beginning in 2023, EA is ending its partnership with FIFA, and dropping its name from its annual soccer series. Instead, EA's series will now be named EA Sports FC.

How long will EA own Madden?

The deal is said to not impact Madden which will remain the only "simulation" football game. In 2020 the NFL extended its exclusive rights with EA which were due to expire in 2022, which changed to until 2026 for a reported $1.5 billion, with a provision for an additional year of exclusivity if EA hits revenue targets.

How long does EA hold the rights to NFL?

In 2005, the NFL and game publisher Electronic Arts entered an exclusivity deal that would impact the next 15 years of gaming: "Madden" became the only football game with NFL teams and players.

How much does EA pay for NFL rights?

Both the Electronic Arts and Take Two/Sega games currently include N.F.L. -licensed content. The N.F.L. and the players' licensing group declined to say how much Electronic Arts was paying for the exclusive five-year deal. But an industry executive said the contract was worth more than $300 million.

Will FIFA 2023 be the last FIFA?

FIFA 23 has also been confirmed to be the last game in the series, leading to speculation about the future of the franchise. The franchise is not ending, but it will be undergoing a significant rebrand later this year.

Will EA Sports FC be free?

EA SPORTS FIFA World, a new free-to-play game for PC, is entering a Global Open Beta.

How much does EA pay for FIFA license?

Among them is the fact that FIFA counts its EA licensing deal as its most lucrative agreement, worth about $150 million per year. Meanwhile, EA's FIFA games have generated more than $20 billion in sales to date. EA's contract expires in 2022, and negotiations over the past two years have strained the relationship.

Did EA get FIFA rights back?

(NASDAQ: EA) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until December 31, 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, EA SPORTS maintains exclusive rights to release FIFA-branded action and management videogames.

Who will take over EA for FIFA?

EA Sports has announced that FIFA 23 will be the very last in its long-running series of football video games - to be replaced by a new franchise called EA Sports FC.

Can the NFL expel an owner?

The Commissioner can call for a vote among the NFL owners to accomplish an ouster of an owner. 24 votes out of the 32 owners (3/4) are required to force an owner to sell the franchise. If that vote threshold is reached, the removal is considered an involuntary termination under Section 3.8(A) of the Bylaws.

How much does EA pay for Madden?

(This story has been corrected. The NFL's share of the EA deal is worth approximately $1 billion over the life of the multiyear agreement, not per year.)

How long does EA have rights to UFC?

The UFC and EA Sports will remain partners for the foreseeable future. On Thursday, it was announced that the two sides have signed a 10-year extension to keep EA Sports as the exclusive home for UFC video games.

Will Madden 2023 be on EA Play?

EA Play members can automatically claim this Pack by entering Madden NFL 23 Ultimate Team from February 9–March 9, 2023.. Additionally, members score a Gear Set each month. Members also save 10% on Pre-Orders and MUT points.

How long will Madden 22 be on EA Play?

EA Play members can automatically claim this Pack by entering Madden NFL 22 Ultimate Team from February 17–March 15, 2022.

What is the curse of Madden?

If you're a football fan, there's hardly a chance you haven't heard of the "Madden" curse. The apparent and infamous jinx goes like this: The player featured on the cover of Electronic Arts' annual NFL video game is doomed to encounter something bad -- poor luck, a decline in play, or maybe a serious injury.

What will FIFA 24 be called?

The first Fifa game was released by EA Sports in 1993 with newer and updated versions produced on a near yearly basis ever since. But after losing the naming rights, what would have been Fifa 24 will now be rebranded as EA Sports FC.

What will EA call FIFA next year?

EA Sports will rename their popular FIFA game series after they failed to extend their partnership with world football's governing body. The Athletic revealed in October that EA Sports were considering renaming their gaming series and it has now been revealed it will be called EA Sports FC from 2023.

Why is FIFA being discontinued?

The FIFA video game will be disappearing after the maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Instead, EA Sports FC will be introduced from 2023 after the company creates the final game in partnership with FIFA later this year.

Why is Maradona being removed from FIFA?

According to Infobae, EA Sports signed with Stefano Ceci to obtain these rights, yet he was unable to prove in court that he owned them. Now, they belong to the lawyer Matias Morla and therefore EA Sports no longer have access to these rights.