The CONMEBOL eLibertadores
is back in the FIFA 21 Global Series
Dec 5, 2020
EA SPORTS and CONMEBOL are proud to announce details for the much-anticipated first edition of the CONMEBOL eLibertadores* after the suspension of the event last season due to the impact of COVID-19 around the world.
This new tournament will expand the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Global Series and offer players and football fans based in South America a new way to engage with their favorite footballers and connect to the CONMEBOL Libertadores through elite esports competition. CONMEBOL eLibertadores will build upon the league’s reputation of providing best-in-class South American football, extending the excitement and thrill for its passionate fanbase via the virtual pitch. The competition also creates even more opportunities for our EA SPORTS FIFA players to become champions.
In its inaugural edition, players can compete for a prize pool of $100,000 USD, and the Top three players from each platform will get direct seats on the South American Playoff. Think you have what it takes to lift the trophy on behalf of your favorite football team? Keep reading to find out how you can become the first-ever CONMEBOL eLibertadores Champion.
HOW TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER:
There are multiple ways for players from eligible countries to compete in the CONMEBOL eLibertadores! Players just starting their FIFA competitive journey who aren’t FUT Champions Verified or have not registered for FIFA 21 Global Series can start by competing in Online Phase I.
Players who have registered for the FIFA 21 Global Series and are verified FUT Champions are automatically eligible to compete in Online Phase II.
Haven’t registered for FIFA 21 Global Series yet? You can register on FUTChampions.com until December 31, 2020, at 11:59 PM PDT and can become Verified until December 31, 2020, to compete in the eLibertadores Phase II Qualifier please see the FIFA 21 Global Series Official Rules for all the details and eligibility requirements.
Online Phase I
All non-FUT Champions Verified players ages 16+ from Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Venezuela are eligible and can register at https://battlefy.com/elibertadores.
The CONMEBOL eLibertadores Phase I tournament will be held on January 16 and 17, 2021.
Online Phase II
The top 32 players from Phase I will then join FUT Champions Verified players in Phase II online qualifying tournament. Qualified competitors from Online Phase I can make a name for themselves by going against FUT Champions Verified players from the same eligible South American countries, which include Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
The Online Phase II tournament will be held on February 2 and 3, 2021. Players who have registered for the FIFA 21 Global Series and are FUT Champions will need to be verified by December 31, 2020, to compete in Online Phase II – unless they qualified through Phase I.
Grand Finals
The top 16 players (eight on PlayStation®4 and eight on Xbox One) from Phase II will advance to the Grand Finals. Only one player will take home the trophy and be crowned the best player in South America as the first CONMEBOL eLibertadores champion.
The Grand Finals tournament will be held on March 15, 16 and 17, 2021.
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