EA has announced the licensed leagues, clubs and stadiums that will be featured in FC 27. With the return of S.S. Lazio, the number of licensed clubs in Italy’s Serie A Enilive has risen to 17, while all 20 English Premier League clubs will be included in the game. A new partnership has been established with Aston Villa, while the partnership with Liverpool FC has also been renewed.
Liga BBVA MX returns to the game with its 18 clubs, while the licenses for the Bundesliga, ROSHN Saudi League, A-League and Trendyol Süper Lig will also continue. Stade Louis II, Estadio Carlos Tartiere and Legia Warsaw Municipal Stadium, along with various Premier League stadiums, have also been added to or updated in FC 27.
FC 27 brings together more than 35 leagues, 140 stadiums, more than 800 clubs and national teams, and more than 21,000 players.
Why it matters
The impact of the announcement will be shaped not only by the number of clubs in FC 27, but also by the extent to which the leagues are represented. The inclusion of the full English Premier League lineup offers a comprehensive experience for the league’s followers, while the 17 licensed clubs in Italy’s Serie A Enilive highlight the difference in coverage between the two leagues. Returning leagues and renewed club agreements show that existing content is being retained while access to certain teams continues. Stadium additions and updates increase the variety of settings in which matches are played. However, which other teams will be included within the announced totals for leagues and clubs remains a point not detailed in the announcement.