Everton will be represented in the inaugural ePremier League (ePL) tournament, a new eSports competition, after plans were announced by the Premier League and Electronic Arts Inc.

The tournament will offer UK-based players the chance to compete for and represent their favourite Premier League club on FIFA 19 for the first time ever in competitive gaming.

All 20 Premier League clubs are represented in the tournament, giving players the chance to live their dream of winning a title for their favourite club.

The ePL Final will be played in London on March 28-29, 2019 and broadcast live on Sky Sports and Premier League social media channels. It is the newest league partner to be added to the EA SPORTSTM FIFA 19 Global Series.

Richard Masters, Premier League Managing Director, said: “EA SPORTS is a fantastic partner for the Premier League and we are looking forward to launching ePremier League with them.

“We know that millions of fans play FIFA and this new esports competition will provide our clubs with an exciting opportunity to engage with them. We can’t wait to get started with the opening online rounds in January 2019.”

The ePL competitive gaming tournament on EA SPORTS FIFA 19 kicks off in January 2019 and players will compete for three months across three rounds: online qualification, live club playoffs and the eventual live ePL Final.

All 20 Premier League clubs will have a live playoff round allowing two EA SPORTS FIFA 19 competitors, one per platform (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One), a final shot to advance to the final. Registrations for the tournament will open in December.

“The Premier League’s global reach and intensely passionate fanbase pushes EA SPORTS FIFA competition to unprecedented heights as we accelerate esports growth through traditional sports,” Todd Sitrin, SVP and GM of the EA Competitive Gaming Division.

Performing well in the ePL will also earn players the bonus of valuable season-long EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series Points used to qualify for the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs. Competitors intending to participate in the ePL who want to also be eligible for these points will need to register on FUTChampions.com by Oct 31, 2018 and be FUT Champions Verified.

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