Konami is bringing two of its biggest franchises together with a crossover event between eFootball and Yu-Gi-Oh!, which runs from September 25 to October 23, 2025. The collaboration highlights milestone anniversaries for both series, with eFootball celebrating 30 years and Yu-Gi-Oh! marking more than 25 years.
The main attraction is a special Neymar Jr. x Dark Magician card, available as a login bonus during the campaign. Neymar — one of the sport’s most recognizable stars and an eFootball ambassador — is paired with Yami Yugi’s signature monster. Other players are also featured in crossover form, including Kylian Mbappé × Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Warren Zaïre-Emery × Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Jules Koundé × Slifer the Sky Dragon, Mike Maignan × Obelisk the Tormentor, and William Saliba × The Winged Dragon of Ra.
In-Game Events And Rewards
Throughout the event period, players can earn themed rewards by completing objectives and participating in challenges. Items include Yu-Gi-Oh!-inspired icons, profile banners, backgrounds, and badges based on series staples like Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Dark Magician. A tour event offers oversized props such as Rescue Rabbit, Pot of Greed, and Kuriboh, while another challenge unlocks stadium choreographies centered on the Egyptian God cards. Matches will also be playable in a specially designed Yu-Gi-Oh! stadium.
The collaboration extends beyond eFootball itself. Konami is releasing a limited Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG pack featuring a Neymar Jr. Token Card and a special “Rescue Rabbit” (eFootball edition). Packs will be distributed regionally, with one set available per person. Meanwhile, linking a Konami ID across eFootball and Yu-Gi-Oh! digital titles such as Duel Links or Master Duel provides additional eFootball Points through a dedicated campaign site.
The partnership was unveiled during Tokyo Game Show 2025 with a stage event featuring eFootball community ambassador Riku Hagiwara and Ryota Katayose of Generations from Exile Tribe. With both franchises celebrating anniversaries, Konami is using the crossover to highlight the scale and reach of two of its longest-running brands.
