The FIFAe Finals 2023 will once again be the
climax of the season featuring all things FIFAe ranging from esports,
gaming, music, fashion and much more
As the ‘FIFAe Finals’ model is set to return for summer 2023, the
tournament will see the Best 24 clubs, players and nations to qualify
for FIFAe Finals 2023.
According to FIFA after the success of the first-ever FIFAe Finals
2022 this summer, FIFAe announced the return of the pinnacle events in
summer 2023. More nations, clubs and players than ever before are
expected to enrol in the FIFAe competitions – which will start at the
end of September 2022 – with the world’s top competitive gamers set to
compete over the next months to qualify for the FIFAe Finals 2023.
Ultimate fame awaits at the pinnacle events as players can qualify for
the FIFAe Club World Cup 2023 presented by EA SPORTS as a team,
represent their country at the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023 presented by EA
SPORTS or compete against the world’s best individuals at the FIFAe
World Cup 2023 presented by EA SPORTS. In addition, with an updated
season format, 24 of the best individual players, clubs and nations will
each compete at their series’ pinnacle event, enabling more preparation
time, more prize money for individuals and more chances to tell the
stories of the competitors.
Moreover, the FIFAe Finals 2023 will once again be the climax of the
season featuring all things FIFAe ranging from esports, gaming, music,
fashion and much more. A total of USD 1.2 million prize money will be
distributed at the FIFAe Finals 2023 in addition to the prize pool
available throughout the season via various qualification events.
“Following the positive feedback from the FIFAe Finals 2022, we’ll
continue to double down on co-creating with fans, teams and stakeholders
whilst offering more opportunities for partners with FIFA’s new
commercial structure for football gaming and esports”, said Romy Gai,
Chief Business Officer at FIFA. “This season will further cement the
FIFAe competitions as the climax for the world’s best and a place for
the entire community to share their passion.”
And last season, players from across the globe, over 780 clubs and
over 80 nations participated in the different tournament series – making
it the most engaging season on FIFAe social media channels ever. As of
2023, brands will be able to take up dedicated partnerships around
esports with the new commercial structure for the first time in FIFA’s
history.
Furthermore, to its competitions, FIFAe will maintain focus on
creating a positive impact with ‘The Good Game Promise’, which was
launched ahead of the FIFAe Finals 2022. FIFA.GG will continue to serve
as the main hub of FIFAe for the upcoming season, where fans and players
alike will be able to see results, rankings, fixtures and livestreams
from the events, added FIFAe.
Built in partnership with Microsoft, the NBA’s official cloud and AI partner powered by NBA’s new integrated digital platform
By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa
CAPE TOWN/South Africa: “Launching our new National
Basketball Association, NBA App and digital platform is a major
milestone as we continue to build and strengthen our direct-to-consumer
offerings,” said Chris Benyarko, NBA Executive Vice President,
Direct-to-Consumer.
“We are thrilled to deliver a reimagined product that will enhance
and personalize the way NBA fans engage with the league on a daily
basis.”
The NBA today announced the launch of the reimagined global NBA App, the all-in-one destination for NBA fans of every team.
With entirely new personalization features, the NBA App will provide
wall-to-wall content from every NBA game and feature social-style
vertical video, unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to players and
teams, new and existing shows and series, and access to the NBA vault
for free.
The NBA App – a product of NBA Digital, the league’s joint venture
with Turner Sports – is free to download. Moreover, the New NBA App to
Provide Wall-to-Wall Content from Every Game with Personalized
Experiences, Social-Style Vertical Video, Behind-the-Scenes Access to
Players and Teams and More Powered by Microsoft.
NBA App to Go Beyond NBA Game Coverage with New and Existing Original
Shows, Live Basketball from Leagues Around the World and Partner and
Influencer Content.
New Global Membership Program, NBA ID, Offers Special Access to
League Benefits; NBA League Pass and NBA TV Bundle Available at New Low
Price. In addition, the NBA has launched NBA ID, the league’s new global
membership program offering fans benefits and rewards from the league,
teams and its partners.
NBA ID, which is free to join, will link a fan’s experiences across
existing products like NBA League Pass and NBA Pick’Em. Throughout the
season, NBA ID members will get access to new original content and fan
favorites from the NBA vault.
Additionally, there will be enhanced members-only experiences from
NBA partners, ticket promotions, prizes through predictive and
sweepstakes-style NBA Pick’Em fantasy games, voting campaigns, and other
rewards.
According to the NBA, NBA App is powered by the NBA’s new integrated
digital platform, which was built in partnership with Microsoft, the
NBA’s official cloud and AI partner. The NBA App now includes a sleek
new design and a first-of-its-kind “For You” experience, with content
recommendations based on fan preferences and personalization powered by
Microsoft Azure and Azure AI.
Within the app’s “For You” page, fans can tap into a social-like
vertical video experience – with vertical scrolling – that features
real-time highlights of all NBA games in progress.
Furthermore, the league’s direct-to-consumer subscription offerings –
NBA League Pass and NBA TV – will be integrated into the NBA App,
giving fans the ability to watch live games and highlights and check
scores, statistics, and standings, all in one place.
For NBA League Pass subscribers, the live streams will feature higher
video quality, lower streaming latency, and a seamless user experience
for consuming live NBA content.
NBA League Pass returns this season with a new bundle at its lowest
pricing ever. For a limited time, the standard package is now available
for $14.99 per month ($99.99 for the full season) and the premium
package for $19.99 per month ($129.99 for the full season). Subscribers
will automatically receive the NBA TV direct-to-consumer offering as
part of the new bundle.
Content highlights on the NBA App include:
Live Programming and Social-Style Content:
Gameday Experience – Fans will be immersed in game-day content all
day long and, for the first time, get live access to streams of all
pregame and postgame NBA press conferences and media days from every
major event.
In addition, NBA ID members will have access to teams’ pregame shows for NBA League Pass games.
Lifestyle – Social-style content series looking at the lifestyle,
culture, fashion, music, and more around the game and off the court,
including NBA Kicks, NBA Fits, Jersey Drop, Ride Along, Celebrity Row,
and NBA Ink, among others.
“CrunchTime” – A free weekly whiparound show taking fans live to
crucial moments of each game and providing real-time updates and
analysis, produced by NBA TV and hosted by Jared Greenberg.
“NBABet stream” – A weekly stream produced by NBA TV with betting
expert Tim Doyle and a selection of top contributors to provide the
latest betting information during live game coverage.
Live NBA League Pass Programming.
In addition to 24/7 NBA TV programming and out-of-market live games,
NBA League Pass subscribers will have access to expanded options for
personalized viewing experiences through a wide variety of alternate
streams, including additional camera angles, betting-focused streams,
influencer-led and analytics-driven options, and in-language feeds with
commentary in three languages (Spanish, Portuguese and Korean).
“NBA HooperVision” returns for its second season with former NBA players and hosts Nate Robinson and Quentin Richardson.
External Content Contributors:
All-Access Directly from Teams – Behind-the-scenes storytelling from teams’ social and digital channels.
Partner Content – Content produced by popular basketball and
sports-highlight creators, including Turner Sports, featuring content
from the hosts of “Inside the NBA”, Grant Hill, and Greg Anthony, as
well as FanDuel, DraftKings, Action Network, Bleacher Report, and more.
Influencers – Influencer-created content from popular creators
including Thinking Basketball’s Ben Taylor, Jesser, Kris London, Lethal
Shooter, Devin Williams, Tristan Jass, and more focused on fashion,
lifestyle, and NBA culture both on and off the court.
Exclusive Original Programming:
“Gold Blooded” – A new seven-episode docuseries telling the story of
the Golden State Warriors’ journey to the 2022 NBA championship.
Narrated by Andre Iguodala, the series features never-before-seen
footage and new interviews with team executives and players, including
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
The first episode is available on the NBA App today.
“Pass the Rock” – Fans will get an exclusive look at the league’s
next generation of stars and their lives on and off the court throughout
the 2022-23 season. The multi-part series is slated to begin in late
November.
“Inside the App” – An exclusive weekly segment from TNT’s “Inside the
NBA” team that will spotlight the hottest storylines and most topical
events from around the league.
“NBA Real Training Camp” with the Philadelphia Sixers (October 29)
and Dallas Mavericks (October 30) – A special all-access show produced
by NBA TV during the opening week of preseason providing exclusive
look-ins at the teams’ practices and interviews with players, coaches
and front office personnel.
Archived Games – Fans will have access to archival footage from the
NBA vault, including 500 of the best classic games in NBA history.
Every NBA Finals game since 2000 will also be available, with more
Finals and popular games being released throughout the season.
Archived Series – Documentaries and all-access series from NBA
Entertainment’s archives will be available on-demand, including “Dream
Team”, “The Doctor”, “Wilt 100”, “The Association”, “Unscripted”,
“Inside Stuff” and more.
NBA’s International Games – The NBA App will be the go-to destination
for fans to engage with and watch The NBA Japan Games 2022 Presented by
Rakuten & Nissan (Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards on
Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 a.m. ET and Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1 a.m. ET) and The
NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 (Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks on Thursday,
Oct. 6 at noon ET and Saturday, Oct. 8 at noon ET).
“Hoop Cities” – An eight-part, in-language docuseries produced by the
NBA’s Europe and Middle East team that explores the local culture,
history, and basketball communities surrounding the game throughout the
following European cities: Belgrade (Serbia), Bologna (Italy), Cologne
& Leverkusen (Germany), Istanbul (Turkey), Kaunas (Lithuania), Paris
(France), Seville (Spain) and Thessaloniki (Greece).
The NBA added that additional content series and other enhanced features on the NBA App will be announced throughout the season.
The league is composed of 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in
Canada, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the
United States and Canada. It is the premier men’s professional
basketball league in the world. And the NBA’s regular season runs from
October to April, with each team playing 82 games.
The league’s playoff tournament extends into June. And as of 2020,
NBA players are the world’s best-paid athletes by average annual salary
per player.
