FIFA 18 IS COMING TO THE ELITE SERIES

Gfinity is pleased to announce that EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18 will be joining the Elite Series for Season 3 when it launches in March 2018. The addition of the world’s most played sports title cements the Elite Series as one of the world’s premier esports competitions.The Gfinity Elite Series is an accredited official EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18 Global Series qualifier as EA brings competitive FIFA to millions of fans around the world through the EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series, leading to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2018 in August 2018.“Gfinity is the first esports company to secure an EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series license and we are excited to build on our long-standing relationship with EA.  The addition of the hugely popular FIFA 18 to our game line-up adds a very enticing dimension to The Elite Series,” said Neville Upton, CEO of Gfinity. “FIFA is one of the most requested games by our teams, players and fans and we will create very engaging competition and content for our community. The Elite Series is growing rapidly week-on-week and the addition of FIFA 18 will only help to accelerate this growth.  The upcoming season of the Challenger Series is set to be the most competitive to date as we welcome new pro players to the tournament.”“We are excited to be welcoming the Gfinity Elite Series into the EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series,” said Brent Koning, FIFA Competitive Gaming Commissioner.  “As we continue to engage millions of FIFA players in the community, and attract millions of viewers from all around the world, this year will be truly special as we see the best from the Elite Series on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2018.”Best of all, YOU can be a part of the Elite Series by competing in the Challenger Series kicking-off on January 8th. The top 40 ranked players at the end of the six week Challenger Season will become eligible for the Elite Draft, taking place on February 23rd. Registration is free and open to everyone via https://challenger.gfinityesports.com/

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