eLigue 1 2025 Playoffs

The eLigue 1 McDonald’s is an official EA SPORTS FC™ esports competition that features professional players representing clubs from France’s Ligue 1. The competition runs from 22 January until 3 April, while the finals go from 22 April to 28 April.

Competition Structure

Group stage

11 participating teams face each other in a group stage, each playing across 11 rounds (single round robin). The two best-performing teams advance directly to the semi-finals.

Playoffs (Finals)

Teams ranked third to sixth compete in the quarter-finals. The tournament concludes with a best-of-seven final to determine the eLigue 1 McDonald’s champion.

Prize Pool

The total prize pool for the eLigue 1 McDonald’s is USD 60'000. The prize money is distributed as follows:

  • 1st Place: $30'000
  • 2nd Place: $15'000
  • Semi-finalists: $7'500 each