Betting on FIFA esports

When FIFA International Soccer was launched as an ambitious simulated football video game in 1993, no one knew the phenomenon that was about to see the light of day.Thanks to the official FIFA licence, real clubs with lifelike images of their players are programmed into this video game. Annual updates mean the game is always up-to-the-minute.

Every year, millions of players compete with their favourite teams for the virtual football championship, either against the computer or in various online leagues against other players.

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The history of FIFA – gaming fun since 1993

When the first version of FIFA International Soccer was released in the early 1990s, a success story began that continues to this day. A new version of the FIFA series is released almost every year. The game was released for PC and PlayStation from the outset and versions are now also available for various other platforms, such as Xbox and Nintendo Switch. In addition to the classic FIFA games, offshoots of the gaming simulation are also regularly created to mark the FIFA World Cup or specifically for women's football, for example.

FIFA becomes a competitive sport

FIFA was originally just a game to enjoy alone or with friends and family at home. With the proliferation of the Internet and ever-increasing Internet speeds, FIFA now allows you to compete against players from all over the world virtually.

The football simulation from Canada now has the support of a huge esports community and the number of professional competitions is increasing all the time. Countless e-athletes play in the FIFA Championships in different leagues, such as the VDFB's German FIFA League or the FIFA Fighters. The FIFA Interactive World Cup sees FIFA host its own World Cup. Many of these virtual competitions mirror the fixtures and clubs you'll find in our real-world football markets, giving fans of both worlds plenty of crossover.

FIFA esport rules at a glance

FIFA tournaments are often played one against one or two against two. Having said that, even 11 against 11 competitions (where each participant controls only one virtual player) are possible in the newer versions. The rules are the same as the official football rules. To qualify for the games, e-athletes start with the FIFA 20 Global Series and can work their way up to the FIFAe World Cup, where big cash prizes and a trip to the Best FIFA Football Awards await anyone who wins.