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The Premier League Extends Multi-Year Partnership with EA Sports FC

The Premier League has extended its multi-year partnership with EA Sports FC who will continue as the lead partner and official licensee. Back in February, Sky Sports revealed the deal could be worth $600 million, but full details have not been revealed.

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EA Sports has held the position for the Premier League since the 2016/17 season and their licensing agreement for the series dates back to the 1998/99 campaign. Under the partnership, all 20 Premier League clubs, including players, managers, stadiums, kits and more will be authentically represented in the game.

The Standard Edition of EA Sports FC 24 releases on September 29 with Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland on the cover. Players that pre-order the Ultimate Edition can play the game 7 days earlier on September 22. Fans that pre-order the Ultimate Edition by August 22 will receive a number of player benefits, including an untradeable UEFA Champions League Ultimate Team Hero item in November.

Fans who play EA SPORTS FC 24 by 1 November 2023 will become an FC Founder and unlock benefits including an exclusive Founder badge and kit to represent their status for years to come. In addition, FC Founders will get access to a bunch of great Founders-only benefits throughout EA SPORTS FC 24 and beyond. Get ready to unlock the best EA SPORTS FC has to offer with this one-time chance to be there at the beginning and become an FC Founder.

The EA Sports FC 24 trial also begins on September 22. EA Sports FC 24 will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.

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