Mumbai: Hero India Super League champions Mumbai City FC has announced its association with global gaming giant and creator of FIFA video game series EA Sports as the club’s official partner running through the end of the 2023-24 season.

EA Sports brand marks will adorn the back of shorts of the Mumbai City first team and will feature on match days and at the team’s training facility in Nagoa village panchayat football ground.

The partnership will also see the two entities join hands to entertain the fans of the club across India and the world with content and bring the fans closer to the club and its players.

The announcement follows the news that EA Sports has secured the official license to incorporate the Indian Super League into FIFA 22.

“We are delighted to welcome EA Sports to the Mumbai City family in this landmark moment for gaming in India,” said Mumbai City FC chief executive officer Kandarp Chandra. “Our focus is to bring the fans closer to the club and through our partnership with EA Sports, our supporters will have more opportunities to engage with Mumbai City through the power of gaming, especially in times when our fans are unable to watch their favourite club play from the stands.”