The ePremier League is open again, and the prize pool is now £150,000, up from £100,000 last season. Registration opened on Monday 9 November at 15:00 GMT, the Premier League confirmed, and any UK resident aged 16 or over can sign up to play FC 27 for the club they support.
- Prize pool: £150,000, which is 50% more than last season.
- Who can enter: UK residents aged 16 or over, at e.premierleague.com.
- New clubs: Coventry City and Hull City play for the first time. Ipswich Town are back.
- Finals: Sunday 4 April 2027 in London, in front of a live audience.
- Bigger stage: places at the eChampions League and the FC Pro World Championship are on offer.
ePremier League 2026/27 dates
The season starts online and ends with three live events in London. The Premier League has not published the exact qualifier days in its announcement, only that they run across November and December.
| Date | Stage | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 9 November 2026 | Registration opened (15:00 GMT) | e.premierleague.com |
| November and December 2026 | Up to three two-day online qualifiers | Online |
| January 2027 | Club Playoffs | Not announced |
| 6 to 7 March 2027 | Group Stages | London |
| Saturday 3 April 2027 | Knockouts | London |
| Sunday 4 April 2027 | Finals | London, live audience |
How the ePremier League format works
Every player picks one Premier League club and tries to climb that club’s leaderboard in the online qualifiers. You can play in up to three of them.
- Online qualifiers: the top eight on each club’s leaderboard go through to the Club Playoffs in January.
- Club Playoffs: the last online step before the live Group Stages.
- Fast-track: clubs can also sign one or both of their players directly into the Group Stages. At those clubs, the Playoff winners receive prizes from the club.
- Live events: Group Stages, Knockouts and Finals are all played in London.
The Premier League says the fast-track “lets clubs invest in talent and build relationships with players over several seasons”. That may leave fewer open spots at some clubs, so check how your club fills its two places before you commit to a leaderboard.
New clubs and past winners
This is the ninth season of the tournament, which is part of the official EA SPORTS FC esports circuit. Promoted clubs Coventry City and Hull City make their debuts, and Ipswich Town return.
| Club | Note |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | Past champion |
| Watford | Won in 2019/20 |
| Leeds United | Past champion |
| Norwich City | Won in 2021/22 |
| Manchester City | Past champion |
What it means for FC 27 players
We think the prize money is the smaller story. The bigger one is the route: a player who starts in an online qualifier this month can end up at the eChampions League and the season-ending FC Pro World Championship. That makes the ePremier League one of the few open doors into pro FC 27 for players without a team.
Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports at EA, describes it as a chance “to go from the sofa to the main stage representing their favourite clubs”. The catch is the entry rule. It is UK residents only, so players elsewhere need a different qualifier into the FC Pro circuit.
ePremier League 2026/27: FAQ
How do you sign up for the ePremier League 2026/27?
Register at e.premierleague.com and pick the Premier League club you want to represent. You must be a UK resident aged 16 or over. Registration opened on Monday 9 November 2026.
What is the ePremier League 2026/27 prize pool?
Players compete for a share of £150,000. Last season the prize pool was £100,000.
When are the ePremier League 2026/27 finals?
The Finals are on Sunday 4 April 2027 in London, in front of a live audience. The Knockouts are the day before, and the Group Stages are on 6 to 7 March 2027.
Sources: Premier League: 2026/27 ePremier League registrations open with bigger prize pool, ePremier League official rules.
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