March is Women’s History Month, where we celebrate the contributions and achievements of the incredible women at EA SPORTS and beyond.
This month, we’re also reflecting on our progress and ongoing focus on fostering women’s representation, inclusion, and belonging in our games, communities, and within the sports and tech industries.
Read on to learn more about our most recent commitments and investments.
Our latest EA SPORTS FC™ 24 National Women’s Soccer League Kit.
Sarah Nurse, EA SPORTS NHL’s first woman cover star in franchise history.
With more than 250 million players engaging in EA SPORTS games globally, we want our fans of all genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities to see themselves and the sports they love represented authentically – as well as play with their favorite athletes in our games. That’s why we’re continually striving for greater inclusivity in our experiences.
Our efforts include:
A look at our inaugural EA SPORTS Women’s Football Summit in 2022.
Field the Future participants pose with Raiders’ defensive end Maxx Crosby.
In addition to representation in our games, we’re also committed to advancing women in real-world sports. “At EA SPORTS, we’re passionate about driving participation and expanding access for women to succeed in sports,” says Andrea Hopelain, GM/SVP, EA SPORTS Publishing. “We have one of the most engaged audiences in the sports industry, and therefore recognize the important role we play as change makers in increasing representation and creating tangible opportunities for the next generation of women around the world.”
Some of our recent investments in women’s sports include:
We are also honored to have been nominated for Football Business of the Year and Best Fan Engagement at the upcoming Women’s Football Awards, based on our work over the past year to make the world of football more inclusive for women, as well as how we interact and get fans of the women’s game better involved. Stay tuned for the award announcement on May 30!
Natali Altshuler moderates a women's panel at EA Vancouver.
A participant from our 2022 Get in the Game STEAM Camp.
We continue to create access and opportunity in STEAM education for women through our global partnerships, as well as foster inclusion within our studios to build a true sense of belonging within our organization.
We’ve taken action by:
…and more!
Paving the way for women in STEAM is a key focus for Natali Altshuler, SVP, Head of Operations, EA SPORTS. “Women bring their unique experiences and perspectives to the table, and their participation is crucial to innovation in our industry. I’m inspired by our continued focus on driving greater inclusion and belonging, as well as creating opportunities for women’s growth and development in STEAM across our communities.”
While we are still on the journey to foster true inclusion, we are grateful for the women at EA SPORTS who are pushing the bounds of sports entertainment and building the world’s best sports games. We are also proud to continue on the path to encouraging women’s representation in the sports, gaming, and STEAM industries to help build a more inclusive world for all.
Learn more about how we’re advancing women in sports, as well as our commitment to inclusion all year round, and get in the game with us today.