6 Years in a Row! Blue United eFC powered by Manchester City jersey is now available in EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Team

New York | Tokyo – Blue United Corporation proudly announces that its professional esports team, Blue United eFC powered by Manchester City (BLU eFC), now has its official jersey and badge featured in EA SPORTS FC 26.

BLU eFC has achieved significant milestones, qualifying for three out of the last four FIFAe Club World Cups and breaking industry records. In 2021, the team won the FIFAe Club World Cup 2021 East Asia (Zone 2). BLU eFC consistently competes for top positions in North Asian qualifiers for the World Championships and the national tournaments in Japan.

The inclusion of Blue United eFC official items in the EA SPORTS FIFA series, continuing through EA SPORTS FC™ 24 (the first title following the name change from “EA SPORTS FIFA 21” five years ago) and the previous title EA SPORTS FC™ 25 to the current EA SPORTS FC™ 26, marks the sixth consecutive year of inclusion for Japan’s first professional esports team. This milestone reflects the recognition of our company’s persistent efforts and achievements.

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 features only 13 professional esports teams worldwide, and Blue United eFC is the sole Japan team included in the title.

In the title before last, EA SPORTS FC™ 24, the official BLU eFC jersey was utilized by a cumulative total of approximately 41,000 users, leading to approximately 580,000 matches played.

The latest title, EA SPORTS FC™ 26, released globally on Friday, September 26, 2025, reportedly achieved 10 million downloads within just two weeks of its launch (WCCF TECH INC.). Furthermore, as of December 3, 2025, it holds a peak of 103,259 live players (Active Player.io).

Blue United Corporation President & CEO, Takehiko Nakamura
“We are delighted that the official items of BLU eFC have been selected for inclusion in EA SPORTS FC™ 26, one of the world’s most popular game titles, for the sixth consecutive year, as one of only 13 clubs worldwide. We are proud that this is a testament to the recognition of our activities. We are committed to further enhancing the value of our club and contributing to the development of the Japanese sports business industry. We sincerely ask for your continued support.”

The team’s official items are now available in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 through the following procedures. Please enjoy EA SPORTS FC™ 26 while wearing the official gear of BLU eFC!

<How to Use>

The official jersey of Blue United eFC powered by Manchester City is available within the UT Mode*) in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. To use these items, you must own a team in UT Mode.

*UT Mode: Ultimate Team (UT) is one of the most popular game modes in the FC series played worldwide. It allows users to create their own original team and play both offline and online. This mode is also used in the official esports tournaments hosted by EA SPORTS.

<Acquisition Procedure>

You can acquire our team’s official items through the “Objectives” section in UT Mode. There are a total of two group Objectives for each esports team: “FC Pro Teams” and “FC Pro Teams Masterclass.”

<About Each Objective>

▼ FC Pro Teams

There is one Objective per team. Upon completion, both the jersey and crest are rewarded.

• BLU eFC Objective: Win 1 match using 3 or more Japanese players in any game mode.

▼ FC Pro Teams Masterclass

There is one Objective per club. Completing the Objective while having the club’s crest equipped will grant a pack as a reward.

• BLU eFC Objective: Win 2 matches in any UT Mode match while the BLU eFC crest is equipped.

*Objectives: A mode included within UT. Objectives can be completed by playing matches in UT Mode. Conditions are set for each objective (e.g., “Score 10 goals with Japanese players”), and meeting the condition earns a reward. Objectives are currently available to earn the uniforms and crests of esports teams worldwide selected by EA for inclusion in FC 26.

<Challenge Period>

You can attempt these challenges until August 2026. Please give it a try!