eFootball ™ Celebrates 9th Anniversary with Special In‑Game Campaign Featuring Legendary Players including Didier Drogba and more
Windsor, UK – May 14th, 2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) today announced that the eFootball™ Championship 2026 World Finals will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday, July 26, as part of the eFootball™ World Festival, where the world’s top players will come together to compete for the title of world champion.
Following last year’s success, the eFootball™ World Festival returns to Bangkok, once again transforming the city into a global stage for the game. Going beyond traditional esports competition, the festival will offer a rich program of content and hands‑on experiences, giving fans a comprehensive and immersive way to engage with the world of eFootball™.
Top players and fans from around the globe will gather at the event, where attendees can witness world‑class competition up close while fully experiencing the energy and passion of the eFootball™ community. The eFootball™ Championship 2026 World Finals will also be livestreamed worldwide, ensuring fans everywhere can share in the spectacle.
In parallel, eFootball™ will celebrate the 9th anniversary of its mobile title with a special in-game campaign, rewarding players across console, PC and mobile platforms. During the campaign, players who log in will receive eFootball™ Coins and a Chance Deal, giving them the opportunity to sign one player from a special list that includes powerful Legendary players such as Didier Drogba. By completing matches, Campaign Hub objectives and Achievements, users can earn additional Chance Deals, eFootball™ Coins, and development items to strengthen their Dream Teams.
First introduced last year to mark the 30th anniversary of the eFootball™ series, the eFootball™ World Festival attracted strong global participation. This year’s, return to Bangkok further underscores KONAMI’s commitment to delivering both world-class competition and immersive fan experiences on a global stage.
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About “eFootball™”
“eFootball™” was the rebranding of KONAMI’s popular gaming series “PES”. The change marked a great leap forward as the branding changed alongside the addition of a new football game engine, advancements in gameplay, and the remodelling of the title as ‘free-to-play’ across all compatible devices.
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About Konami Group
Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/