Gamers of all skill levels from nearly 80 countries can now punch their ticket to the global stage in the newly launched Red Bull Wings Cup. Offering a clear competitive pathway that begins with online brackets and university qualifiers, the tournament will culminate in a massive World Finals event hosted in Miami. Official registration is now open for players eager to test their skills.
MANILA, Philippines — The ultimate search for the country’s finest virtual footballers has officially begun as the Red Bull Wings Cup lands in the Philippines. This newly launched EA SPORTS FC™ 27 tournament offers local gamers an unprecedented pathway to step out of their bedrooms and onto the international stage, giving everyday players a real shot at representing the nation on a global scale.
Organized in partnership with EA SPORTS and PlayStation, this massive tournament spans nearly 80 countries and invites everyday gamers to compete from home or on campus. Only the absolute best will survive the brackets to reach the National Finals, where the ultimate prize awaits: a trip to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Wings Cup World Finals in early 2027. Hosted at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium in Miami, USA, this groundbreaking global event will seamlessly blend digital gameplay with real-life football experiences to crown the tournament’s first-ever world champion.
The journey begins when players register for one of two leagues:
- The University League – specifically targets enrolled college students, pitting campus rivals against each other on PlayStation® 5 consoles in highly competitive on-campus qualifiers. Spanning across Metro Manila and Cebu, this collegiate division challenges students to showcase their skills in the fast-paced, high-octane EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Rush mode.
- The Open League – allows everyday players to compete straight from their living rooms by logging into PlayStation Tournaments on their PlayStation® 5 consoles. This online division lets participants field their very own customized squads, battling head-to-head in the hyper-competitive EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Team mode.
Open to all local gaming enthusiasts aged 18 and up, this inclusive tournament invites players of any skill level to test their mettle under the Philippines’ local tournament guidelines. The competitive schedule kicks off on the ground with the University League executing its qualifiers from September 28 through October 16, 2026, before transitioning online for a high-stakes weekend as the Open League takes over on October 17 and 18, 2026.
Top-tier players from both leagues will move forward to the National Finals, scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the Matchpoint Sportsbar. The victorious National Champions will win an all-expenses-paid trip to the World Finals in Miami, where they will face off against international opponents. Organizers have launched this massive esports initiative in close collaboration with official partners EA SPORTS and PlayStation® Tournaments.
Registration is now open via www.redbullwingscup.com
