Finally, some competitive FIFA to talk about. Accordingly, last year the season ended quite poorly with the two largest post-season events cancelled for health reasons. Anyways, the esport is back with a staple event worth viewing. Read on as we provide all of the viewership details you need to enjoy the FIFA eChampions League 2022!
Event Background
For those unaware, the eChampions League 2022 looks to offer the highest level of competitive FIFA. Indeed, with $280,000 on the line, EA Sports is offering an incredible event with solo players going at it for European dominance.
Indeed, all competition involves the most talented players from Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe. Taking place from 19th February to 27th May, thee online event looks to entertain an entire continent.
This premier event involves 64 competitors from all across Europe. Where we’d usually list all the competitors, but considering the size we’ll opt not to. Read on as we discuss more details about this incredible premier FIFA event.
Format
In terms of format, there’s a lot to discuss.
As we’ll reiterate, the competition involves 64 individual players, representing themselves or organizations in Europe.
Accordingly, competition kicks off with an exciting Group Stage. Taking place from February 19th to February 20th, the 2 groups will be divided based on regions:
- Group A/Western Europe: France, Iceland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain
- Group B/Central and Eastern Europe: Austria, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine
During the group stage, a Swiss Format will divide the competition. From this stage, the top 16 players from each group will move on to the Knockout Stage.
Taking place a month later, the Knockout Stage will run from April 23rd to April 24th. Here, a double elimination will reduce the competition from 16 to 8.
These top 8 will make it to the Finals Stage to take place in May 27th 2022, which is yet to be detailed.
Schedule for the FIFA eChampions League 2022
In terms of schedule, we highly recommend visiting the official event page here which looks to stay up to date.
Watch the FIFA eChampions League 2022 on esportsguide
You can also watch the FIFA eChampions League 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
Predictions
Last year, the 2021 FIFA eChampions League took place on a smaller scale and with less on the line. Regardless, the best of the best competed and many of these players are returning this year.
Bearing this in mind, let’s quickly list the top competitors from last tournament to gain some insight into the talent:
- #1 – OliverPN
- #2 – ErCaccia (AC Monza Esports)
- #3 – EthxnH
- #4 – Oliboli7 (Mkers)
- #5-6 – HHezerS (Mkers)
- #5-6 – Neat (DUX Gaming)
Yet, since then the game has changed and the platform has changed too.
Otherwise, we’re all for EA Sports taking competitive FIFA to the next level. We’re curious to observe the reception of this exciting event.
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