New York City FC and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced the renewal of their partnership, reinforcing EA SPORTS™ as an Official Partner of the Club.
This continued collaboration connects the innovative football simulation game with the Club and aims to bring the energy of EA SPORTS FC™ into the heart of New York City. Through this partnership, New York City FC and EA SPORTS FC™ will bring fans closer to their favorite players and club through exclusive content, immersive fan experiences, such as match day activations, content collaboration, and more.
“EA SPORTS is more than a game — it’s a global football platform that’s deeply embedded in the culture of our sport,” said Brent Simmons, Head of Partnership Marketing at New York City FC. “Together, we’re giving fans across New York and beyond new ways to experience the passion of the game, both in the stadium and in EA SPORTS FC for years to come.”
“We’re proud to renew our partnership with New York City FC, a club that captures both the passion of its fans and the energy of its city,” said James Taylor, Director of Football Partnerships at EA SPORTS FC. “This renewal celebrates New York’s place in the global football community and gives supporters an authentic way to connect with the club through EA SPORTS FC 26 and FC Mobile.”
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 delivers the biggest competitions, clubs and stars – 20,000+ athletes across 750+ clubs and national teams, 120+ stadiums, and 35+ leagues — powered by over 300+ global football partners. These partnerships contribute towards an unrivaled level of authenticity in EA SPORTS FC 26, brought to life through a roster of players from the biggest clubs and leagues from around the world, including the MLS and NWSL.
Pre-orders are now available for EA SPORTS FC 26, which will launch on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. EA SPORTS FC 26 will be available worldwide to play on September 26, 2025, with early access through the Ultimate Edition beginning September 19, 2025*. For more information on EA SPORTS FC 26, please visit ea.com/fc26.
*Conditions and restrictions apply. See ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/game-disclaimers for details.
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About New York City FC
New York City FC is an American professional soccer team that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the Eastern Conference of the League. It was announced as the League's 20th franchise on May 21, 2013 and is the first and only MLS Club located within the five boroughs of New York City. New York City FC kicked off its inaugural MLS season in March 2015 and is majority owned by City Football Group (CFG). In 2021, New York City FC won MLS Cup in the Club's first ever appearance, becoming the first professional sports franchise based in New York to win a championship in a decade. In 2022, New York City FC added to its trophy cabinet by winning Campeones Cup, the annual clash between the champions of MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX.
New York City FC's affiliate team, New York City FC II, plays in MLS NEXT Pro, a professional soccer league that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT, the youth academies associated with MLS, through to MLS, the top U.S. domestic league. New York City FC II plays their home matches in Belson Stadium at St. John’s University in Queens, NY and at Icahn Stadium in Randall's Island. New York City FC's Academy currently features teams from the U-12 to U-18 age groups and became the first Academy in the country to win back-to-back national titles at the U-19 level.
New York City FC proudly supports City in the Community (CITC) foundation to use the power of soccer to uplift communities. One of the programs, New York City Soccer Initiative (NYCSI), is a first-of-its-kind public-private community partnership to open 50 mini-soccer pitches in NYC neighborhoods in five years. In 2021, NYCSI opened its 50th pitch and committed to install 26 more mini-pitches across NYC in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ which will be hosted across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2025, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ College Football, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
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