Will EA FC 24 have real players and teams?

Connor Bennett
Black EA SPORTS FC Logo on Tottenham stadium

The upcoming EA SPORTS FC 24 is the first football sim from EA following their split with FIFA and many fans may be wondering if real players and teams will still be featured in the game. Here’s everything we know about teams, players, and licenses in the EA SPORTS FC 24.

After EA and FIFA announced they would be parting ways after a 30-year relationship, EA quickly revealed their next game would be entitled EA SPORTS FC 24 and while the name may be different, the gameplay and trailer footage we’ve seen so far have confirmed it’s still the same core football sim that fans worldwide have come to love.

Many fans were wondering if staple elements from FIFA would be carried over to EA FC SPORTS 24 however, and perhaps the biggest concern was whether or not real teams and players would still be available in the game.

Here’s everything we know so far about real teams, players, and licenses in EA SPORTS FC 24.

Will EA FC 24 have real players, teams, and clubs?

Yes, EA FC 24 will have licensed players, teams, leagues, stadiums, match balls, and everything else you can think of.

EA has confirmed that they’ve got more than 19,000 players, 700 teams, 100 stadiums, and 30 leagues coming in the new game. So, you don’t have to worry about seeing Manchester Blue and North London, aka Man City and Arsenal, a la old-school Pro Evolution Soccer. 

“Everything you love about our games will be part of EA SPORTS FC – the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs, and athletes will be there,” EA’s own statement on the rebranded title said. 

A number of clubs and leagues have already adopted the new EA SPORTS FC branding too, really hammering home the commitment. Luckily nothing much is going to change from the virtual footballing experience that you’ve come to know and love. 

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