EA is committed to ensuring its players are competing in a safe and respectful environment as noted in the Electronic Arts Competitive Gaming (CGE) division Expectations for Inclusive Play.
By registering to compete in the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series, competitors agree to the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Rules, which include the following:
Competitive players must meet the standard of conduct that is reflected in the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Official Rules and Code of Conduct. The following actions are being taken against players for violations of these agreements.
Penalty
Disqualification from all EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series competition and any future events scheduled beyond this season -- effective immediately.
Consequence
This penalty applies to global competitive eligibility, which includes all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series events, qualifiers and associated events (including partner events).
Explanation
Disqualified in response to public comments that targeted a player with hate speech.
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Code of Conduct violation for which the player is being disqualified is:
Penalty
EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series suspension for two full years (730 days). This penalty applies to global competitive eligibility, which includes all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series events, qualifiers and associated events (including partner events) during the period of suspension.
Consequence
This penalty applies to global competitive eligibility, which includes all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series events, qualifiers and associated events (including partner events).
Explanation
Suspended in responses to behavior during the eFirst League competition.
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Code of Conduct violation for which the player is being disqualified is:
Penalty
EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series suspension for two full years (730 days). This penalty applies to global competitive eligibility, which includes all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series events, qualifiers and associated events (including partner events) during the period of suspension.
Consequence
This penalty applies to global competitive eligibility, which includes all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series events, qualifiers and associated events (including partner events).
Explanation
Suspended in response to behavior during the eFirst League competition.
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Code of Conduct violation for which the player is being disqualified is:
Penalty
One Year Suspension
Consequence
EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series suspension for one full year (365 days). This penalty applies to global competitive eligibility, which includes all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series events, qualifiers and associated events (including partner events) during the period of suspension.
Explanation
Account behavior was detected on FGS competitive player accounts that violated the EA SPORTS Terms of Service. An FGS competitive player is defined as a player who has provisionally qualified for an EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series qualifier or event. The players receiving this penalty were contacted by EA.
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Code of Conduct violation for which the players have received the one year suspension are:
Players Receiving Penalty
The EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series team takes all Official Rules and Code of Conduct violations seriously. If you wish to report violations made by EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series FUT Champions Verified competitors please email details of the incident including dates, screenshots, and a statement about what happened to eafifaleagueops@ea.com.
The EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series Official Rules and Code of Conduct allow for disciplinary action to be taken against players determined to be in violation per Section 6:
Further, the Penalties section of the Code of Conduct allows for punishment up to and including Disqualification from the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series and future competitions. EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series Penalties can be appealed by contacting eafifaleagueops@ea.com.