Registration is now open for all players who want to compete in the 2022/23 ePremier League, with a £100,000 prize pool up for grabs.
The Premier League and EA Sports has announced that the ePremier League is returning for its fifth season, with the competition giving players the chance to represent their favourite teams on FIFA 23 using PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The 2022/23 ePremier League will use the same format as last season, with each club being represented by two players who will take part in a series of 1 vs 1 matches against pairings from other clubs, with one player on each console. And, for the first time, the players competing for a spot in the Club playoffs will be using Crossplay, a new feature for FIFA 23.
There are five qualifying rounds to reach the ePremier League Grand Final - four of them are to reach the Club Playoff before competing in that for a chance to reach the Grand Final. The four competitors from the top two clubs in the Grand Final will also earn spots in the EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Global Series Playoffs and Play-Ins, as well as prize money.
The grand prize for the 2022/23 ePremier League winner is £30,000, with an overall prize pool £100,000. Previous winners include professional FIFA players Tekkz, Tom Leese, Shellzz and the most recent winners, Damie and GoalPoacher_.
Here's all you need to know about the ePremier League on FIFA 23!
How to enter the 2022/223 ePremier League
To register for the 2022/23 ePremier League competition, visit the ePremier League official website to sign up.
Uk residents aged 16 and over are available to register for the 2022/23 ePremier League, with the winning team sharing a grand prize of £30,000 from a £100,000 prize pool. With such a large prize pool, it means even the team who finishes 16th in the Grand Final will be receiving a sum of the money.
Here's the prize pool for the 2022/23 ePremier League in full:
- 1st place - £30,000
- 2nd place - £15,000
- 3rd/4th place - £7,500
- 5th-8th place - £5,000
- 9th-16th place - £2,500
After competing in a series of online qualification rounds, the best players will advance to the Club Playoffs. When in the Club Playoffs, players will compete again, this time to decide who will advance to the Grand Final.
Each of the 20 Premier League clubs will take two players, one per console, to represent them at the Grand Final between 25 and 26 March 2023 at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
ePremier League 2022/23 Key Dates and Information
Additional key dates in the tournament calendar will be announced in due course.
Online Qualification Tournaments:
- Qualifier 1 1/2 November, 2022
- Qualifier 2 5/6 November, 2022
- Qualifier 3 8/9 November, 2022
- Online Qualifier Playoff 15/16 November, 2022
Club Playoffs:
- November/December, 2022 (precise dates to be confirmed by each club)
Grand Finals:
- 25-26 March, 2023
“We are delighted to announce the return of the ePremier League for a fifth season and to once again offer UK-based gamers the chance to represent their favourite Premier League club in serious competition," said Premier League Chief Commercial Officer, Will Brass.
“In previous years we have seen a mix of new and established FIFA players competing for the ePremier League title, providing great drama and excitement which has captivated fans all over the globe.
“The tournament continues to go from strength to strength and is now a firmly established part of the Premier League calendar. In the last four years we have had some great matches, and great Champions, and we look forward to seeing which club wins the ePremier League this season.”
Norwich City, represented by Damien ‘Damie’ Augustyniak & Jack ‘GoalPoacher_’ Wignall, were crowned the 2021/22 ePremier League Champions, bating Brentford 5-1 on aggregate in the final round.
Jack ‘GoalPoacher_’ Wignall said: “It was a dream come true winning the 2021/22 ePremier League title, alongside Damien. We spent hours training across the course of the season, so it meant a lot that the hard work paid off– and it’s a memory that won’t leave me. Defending the title will be a huge challenge, but one that I’m looking forward to!”
Donovan “Tekkz” Hunt, who was crowned the inaugural ePremier League Champion in 2019, added: “This is one of my favourite competitions in the FGS calendar as it gives me the chance to represent my club, Liverpool, on the global stage. Last year’s tournament was the most competitive yet, so I know it will be a difficult task to regain the title. I can’t wait to get going.”
Sam Turkbas, FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner, said: “We are delighted to team up with the Premier League for a fifth year of incredible ePremier League competition.
“Our ongoing EA SPORTS objective is to use the power of esports to connect football fans to the players, clubs and the game they love. This tournament is unique in that competitors, regardless of ability, have the chance to fulfil their dreams by representing their club on the biggest stage.
“There have been plenty of surprising results in the tournament’s history and I’m confident we are set for another season of incredible competition, skill and, of course, the high drama that only football can provide!”
