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Bundesliga and EA renew FC partnership with data and tracking plans

The Bundesliga and EA have renewed their football gaming partnership, with plans to deepen collaboration using TRACAB data and explore the EA SPORTS App.

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By Press The Game Editorial TeamPublished August 29, 2026Updated October 7, 2026
Electronic Arts headquarters in Redwood City, California, photographed in October 2007.
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The Bundesliga and Electronic Arts have renewed their football gaming partnership, which began in 1998, and plan to deepen their collaboration on data and tracking technology. The renewal was announced on Aug. 27, 2026, at Gamescom in Cologne, according to the Bundesliga’s announcement.

Clubs, players and stadiums from Germany’s top two professional football leagues will continue to feature in EA SPORTS FC. The announcement names EA SPORTS FC 27 and FC Mobile, while EA SPORTS FC executive Nick Wlodyka also identifies FC Online in his statement.

The partners plan to expand their work across content, intellectual property and technology, including the football data and tracking capabilities of TRACAB. EA acquired the business in 2025. Its optical tracking system uses cameras and computer vision to follow players and the ball during matches.

The Bundesliga and EA will also explore new ways to engage supporters through the EA SPORTS App, with the aim of connecting fans with the league and its clubs throughout the season, including outside matchdays.

EA SPORTS FC is already a partner of the Virtual Bundesliga, the league’s official FC Pro competition, and presenting partner of the Bundesliga’s Player of the Month and Player of the Season awards.

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