eChampions League Knockout Stage
Apr 21, 2023
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April 21, 2023
Top 32 eChampions League Competitors Face Off in Knockout Stage in London
The eChampions League (eCL) presented by PlayStation returns on April 22 and 23 with the Knockout Stage. Taking place at Here East Theatre in London, the top 32 EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 players in the eCL will face off in a crucial competition on the road to Istanbul for a shot at the prize pool worth more than $280,000. The top eight finishers will punch their ticket to the coveted eCL Finals on June 7 – just ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final – where they’ll look to hoist the eChampions League trophy and earn their spot in the EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Global Series Playoffs.
The journey to the eChampions League Knockout Stage has been paved with high-caliber competition. The initial pool of more than 1,000 competitors has been narrowed down to 64 squads, who battled through the eCL Group Stage. Now, these final 32 players face their last hurdle before the eCL finals.
Read on for more information about the eCL Knockout Stage format, prizing, and more as this season’s eChampions League continues to showcase the best of football esports and engaging competition on the virtual pitch.
How does the eCL Knockout Stage work?
Thirty-two of Europe’s best EA SPORTS FIFA 23 competitors will face off in one double-elimination bracket, with the top eight advancing to the historic eCL Finals in Istanbul.
Where can I watch?
All the eCL Knockout Stage action will be streamed live on April 22 and 23 on EA SPORTS FIFA’s Twitch channel and UEFA’s official YouTube at 4PM CEST, 3PM BST, 10AM EST.
How can I earn EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series Viewership Rewards?
Viewers can earn rewards by watching on twitch.tv/easportsfifa and youtube.com/eafifaesports. Viewers who watch 60 minutes, link their EA and platform accounts, and redeem their reward will be eligible to receive viewership rewards. More information on viewership rewards can be found here.
Who is competing?
Starting April 22, Europe’s 32 best EA SPORTS FIFA 23 competitors head to the virtual pitch. Competitors include:
Emre Yilmaz (Team Gullit) |
DullenMIKE (FOKUS) |
Stingrayjnr (Atlantide Wave) |
iMertAL (IF Parla Esports) |
Giobundyy (Azizt Esports) |
TheStrxngeR (1 FC Koln) |
Nicolas99FC (Guild Esports) |
Danipitbull (DSYRE) |
MarwanMC9 (Bordeaux) |
Vanbasten (Fut&Me Esports) |
Tom (EXCEL) |
AntonioRadelja (Eintracht Frankfurt) |
iamrafsou (ESTAC Esports) |
Umut (RBLZ GAMING) |
Tekkz (Fnatic) |
Oliboli (Mkers) |
DPeixoto7 (BDS Esport) |
HezerS (AC Monza Team eSports) |
NiKSNEB (Team FUTWIZ) |
Montaxer (Genoa Esports) |
Jotaba11_ (KOI) |
Daniel7 (HSV eSports) |
KeturDylo (LDLC OL) |
Kamal (FC St Pauli) |
Leks (LDLC OL) |
levyfinn (FC Hansa Rostock) |
Neat (DUX Gaming) |
Peppe (Reply Totem) |
Jrg15_ (Getafe CF Esports) |
Obrun2002 (exeed) |
Dani Visser (Team Gullit) |
Vejrgang (RBLZ GAMING) |
What’s the prizing?
eCL competitors will compete for a guaranteed share of over $280,000 in prize money:
| PLACEMENT | PRIZE (USD) | NUMBER OF WINNERS | TOTAL $ PER PLACEMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $75,000.00 | 1 | $75,000.00 |
| 2 | $50,000.00 | 1 | $50,000.00 |
| 3 | $30,000.00 | 1 | $30,000.00 |
| 4 | $20,000.00 | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| 5-6 | $15,000.00 | 2 | $30,000.00 |
| 7-8 | $10,000.00 | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| 9-12 | $5,000.00 | 4 | $20,000.00 |
| 13-16 | $3,000.00 | 4 | $12,000.00 |
| 17-24 | $2,000.00 | 8 | $16,000.00 |
| 25-32 | $1,000.00 | 8 | $8,000.00 |
| TOTAL PRIZE POOL | $281,000 |
What are the matchups for Day 1?
Round 1 of the upper bracket begins April 22 at 4PM CEST, 3PM BST, 10AM EST, and features 16 matches as follows:
Match 1 |
Emre Yilmaz |
DullenMIKE |
Match 2 |
Stingrayjnr |
iMertAL |
Match 3 |
Giobundyy |
TheStrxngeR |
Match 4 |
Nicolas99FC |
Danipitbull |
Match 5 |
MarwanMC9 |
Vanbasten |
Match 6 |
Tom |
AntonioRadelja |
Match 7 |
Iamrafsou |
Umut |
Match 8 |
Tekkz |
Oliboli |
Match 9 |
DPeixoto7 |
HezerS |
Match 10 |
NiKSNEB |
Montaxer |
Match 11 |
Jotaba11_ |
Daniel7 |
Match 12 |
KeturDylo |
Kamal |
Match 13 |
Leks |
levyfinn |
Match 14 |
Neat |
Peppe |
Match 15 |
Jrg15_ |
Obrun2002 |
Match 16 |
Dani Visser |
Vejrgang |
Fans can get closer to the action behind the scenes through the FIFA Global Series TikTok channel.