Official: EA completed a contract renewal with Chelsea, and legends such as Lampard and Drogba returned to the game

Sports     6:02pm, 28 August 2025

Chelsea officially announced that it had completed a contract renewal with EA and deepened cooperation. The two sides have been working together for 17 years.

Chelsea and EA today announced the extension of their long-term cooperative relationship. This contract renewal will officially include the 2024-25 triumphal Chelsea Women's Football Team in the scope of cooperation.

Chelsea's cooperation with EA has achieved viral spread across the global digital content, hosting influential community events and fan-centric gaming experiences, and the extended cooperation will further support the development and exposure of women's football. Highlights of

EA game will include the return of

legendary players such as Hazard, Lampard, Drogba and Gianfranco Zola.

fans voted for the best team of the year and best team of the season.

The most realistic Chelsea virtual experience, including men's and women's first teams, head coaches, club mascots, courts, songs and cheers.

In addition, Palmer was appointed as EA Global Ambassador, further enhancing Chelsea's international image.

The further cooperation between the two parties reflects the two brands share the same values, and this strong relationship is also reflected in the game. Chelsea is one of the most popular choices for EA and Stamford Bridge is also one of the most popular stadiums among millions of FC25 players around the world.

Chelsea Director Dan McEun said: "We are proud to continue to have a 17-year partnership with EA, which is one of the most popular teams in the game, especially as women's football continues to grow, and we are delighted to work with men's and women's soccer players to showcase the Chelsea family in a novel and exciting way."

EA Director James Taylor said: "We are delighted to extend our long-term partnership with Chelsea, a club that shines on the world stage in both men's and women's football. With the men's team winning the Club World Cup and the women's team winning the historic triple, Chelsea continues to inspire people. We can't wait to show this spirit of victory in EA."

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