FC Masters 2025

⚽ FC Masters 2025 – EA SPORTS FC 25 Tournament at Frag-o-Matic! 🎮

 

We are thrilled to announce the FC Masters 2025 – EA SPORTS FC 25 competition at Frag-o-Matic, the premier gaming festival of the Benelux! 🚀 This is your chance to compete against the best pro players and test your skills on the grand stage. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or an ambitious challenger, this is the moment to showcase your talent and go head-to-head with the elite of EA SPORTS FC 25. 🏆

 

Massive Prize Pool & Top-Tier Competition

 

With a €500 prize pool, participants will battle it out for the ultimate FC Masters glory:

🥇 1st Place: €300




🥈 2nd Place: €150




🥉 3rd Place: €50

This tournament is sponsored by some of the biggest names in the industry: Corda Campus, Carglass, ARAG, Philips Ambilight TV, NIKE, and KRC Genk Esports. 🌟 Their support makes it possible to bring top-tier professional esports talent to the LAN event, allowing everyone to witness the intensity and skill of pro players up close. 🎥🔥

 

Why Join?

 

⚔️ Play Against the Best – Face off against professional EA SPORTS FC 25 players and prove yourself.




🖥️ Compete on High-End Equipment – Matches will be played on Philips Ambilight 240Hz monitors and top-tier gaming setups.




🎭 Experience the LAN Atmosphere – Feel the adrenaline of live competition in a fully immersive gaming environment.




🌍 Open to All Skill Levels – Whether you're an aspiring pro or just want to test your skills, everyone has a shot at competing against the best.

 

When & Where?

 

📅 Date: March 1, 2025

📍 Location: Frag-o-Matic, Belgium 🇧🇪

🎮 Platform: PlayStation 5 & PC

 

Don't miss this opportunity to step into the ultimate EA SPORTS FC 25 challenge and show the world what you're made of! ⚡ Secure your spot now and get ready to battle the best of the best. 🏅🔥

FC Masters | EA FC 25 Competition Rulebook

Date & Time

The competition will take place on 1 March 2025.

All matches will be played between 11:00 and 18:00.

General Rules

The competition will be played on the latest update of EA Sports FC 25.

A maximum of 32 players can participate.

Players must join the FoM Discord for communication.

Participants must change their Discord name to match their registration name.

Sign-up is possible until 28/02/2025 at 00:00.

The tournament will be played on PlayStation 5 or PC.

Players may use their own PS5 controller or a PC-compatible controller.

If a player leaves the tournament early, a forfeit score of 3-0 will be applied.

Each player must have their own PlayStation Plus (PS+) account for online matches.

Console & Equipment Availability

Four PlayStation 5 consoles will be available at the FC Masters stand.

Matches at the stand will be played on 240Hz Philips monitors.

Practice matches are allowed, but official tournament matches take priority.

Tournament Format

Game Settings

Mode: Friendly Match

Half Length: 6 minutes (from semifinals onwards: 9 minutes)

Controls: Any

Game Speed: Normal

Teams: Any existing team (excluding Soccer Aid, custom squads, FUT teams)

Group Stage

8 groups of 4 players (Best-of-1 format per match).

Each player plays against every other player in their group.

The best 2 players from each group advance.

Ranking is determined by points:

	Win = 3 points

	Draw = 1 point

	Loss = 0 points




If tied in points, goal difference decides ranking.

Knockout Stage

Round of 16 & Quarterfinals: Best-of-1, 6 min halves, extra time & penalties if needed.

Semifinals: Best-of-2, aggregate score, 9 min halves.

Finals: Best-of-3, aggregate score, 9 min halves.

Prize Pool (€500)

1st place: €300

2nd place: €150

3rd place: €50

Match Schedule

11:00 - 12:45: Group Stage Matches (BO1, 6 min halves)

12:45 - 13:45: Knockouts (BO1, 6 min halves)

13:45 - 14:45: Lunch Break & Tiebreaker Matches (if needed)

14:45 - 15:45: Semifinals (BO2, 9 min halves)

16:00 - 17:30: Finals (BO3, 9 min halves)

18:00: Prizes

Gameplay & Technical Rules

Players may use their own controllers.

Results must be reported via Discord.

If a player does not respond within 10 minutes, they forfeit the match.

If a player is delayed, they must notify an admin (max delay: 30 minutes).

Fair Play & Conduct

Unsportsmanlike behavior, harassment, or cheating will result in disqualification.

Admin decisions are final.

For questions, reach out via the official Discord channel or contact ADUMON on Discord.

FC Masters | EA FC 25 Time Schedule

Event Time

Start Time: 11:00

Finals: 18:00

End Time: 21:00

Lunch Break: 13:35 - 14:35

Group Stages

Playtime: 6 min per half + 10 min buffer = 22 min per game

Games are played in parallel on 4 setups.

		Round
		Time Slot
		Format
		Match
	


	
		Round 1
		11:00 - 11:22
		Best-of-1 (BO1)
		First Group Game
	
	
		Round 2
		11:25 - 11:47
		Best-of-1 (BO1)
		Second Group Game
	
	
		Round 3
		11:50 - 12:12
		Best-of-1 (BO1)
		Third Group Game
	
	
		Round 4
		12:15 - 12:37
		Best-of-1 (BO1)
		Final Group Game (if required)
	

Knockout Phase

Playtime: 6 min per half + 23 min buffer = 35 min per match

Games are played in parallel on 4 setups. The knockout phase consists of 16 players.

		Round
		Time Slot
		Format
		Match
	


	
		1/8 Finals
		13:00 - 13:35
		Best-of-1 (BO1)
		Round of 16
	

Lunch Break

Time Slot: 13:35 - 14:35

One-hour lunch break before the quarterfinals.

Knockout Phase Continues

		Round
		Time Slot
		Format
		Match
	


	
		1/4 Finals
		14:35 - 15:10
		Best-of-1 (BO1)
		Quarterfinals
	

Finals Phase

Playtime: 9 min per half + 20 min buffer = 74 min per match

Games are played in parallel where possible.

		Round
		Time Slot
		Format
		Match
	


	
		1/2 Finals
		15:15 - 16:15
		Best-of-2 (BO2)
		Semifinals
	
	
		Break
		16:15 - 16:30
		-
		15-minute break before Grand Finals
	
	
		Finals
		16:30 - 18:00
		Best-of-3 (BO3)
		Grand Finals
	

Buffer Zone

Time Slot: 18:00 - 20:30

Reserved time for any match delays or additional activities.

Prize Ceremony

Time Slot: ± 21:00

Award ceremony for the tournament winners.