eFootball™ Championship 2027 Expands World Finals Qualification as New Season Begins

eFootball™ World Finals Qualification Spots Increased from 16 to 24 Competitors in Both Console and Mobile Divisions

Windsor, UK – October 8, 2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) announces the details of the eFootball™ Championship 2027, the official esports tournament featuring eFootball™, the free-to-play title available on console, PC, and mobile. For the 2027 season, a new competitive pathway will be introduced while qualification spots for the eFootball™ Championship 2027 World Finals increase from 16 to 24 competitors across both the Console and Mobile divisions. The total prize pool also increases from $100,000 to $300,000.

The 2027 season will feature two major competitions, the eFootball™ Championship 2027 Club Event (Club Event) where the top player from each partner club, including FC Barcelona and Manchester United will be crowned, and the eFootball™ Championship 2027 Open (Open) which is available to players worldwide. Winners of Local Events held across countries and territories around the world will qualify directly for the World Finals, creating additional opportunities for elite players to compete on the biggest stage in eFootball™ esports.

Players who progress through the Club Event, Open and Local Event competitions will earn a place at the eFootball™ Championship 2027 World Finals, scheduled to take place in summer 2027 where they will compete for the title of world champion. The season begins today with the eFootball™ Championship 2027 FC Internazionale Milano which will determine the club’s representative player. Additionally, players who achieve top placements in the in-game Round 3 Ranking Event will be eligible to earn special Show Time rewards and use them to strengthen their squads.

Players who win their respective Club Finals will also be invited to take part in the exclusive Club Tour programme, providing the opportunity to visit their partner club’s stadium including attending an official match and enjoying a stadium tour.

Last season, the eFootball™ Championship attracted a record 45 million participants worldwide. Building on that momentum, the 2027 season will once again bring together players from across the globe as they compete to become the next eFootball™ World Champion.

You can find more information on the website here: https://www.konami.com/efootball/en/

About “eFootball™”   

“eFootball™” was the rebranding of KONAMI’s popular gaming series “PES”. The change marked a great leap forward as the branding changed alongside the addition of a new football game engine, advancements in gameplay, and the remodelling of the title as ‘free-to-play’ across all compatible devices.

“eFootball™” is an ever-evolving platform with over 1 billion downloads worldwide to date.

“eFootball”, “e-Football” and “eFootball logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries or regions.

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About Konami Group   

Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment   

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/