Get Ready to Celebrate! The Exciting "Festive Season Campaign" is Now Live in eFootball™ | KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT B.V.
December 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM
Dive into the holiday spirit with an exhilarating campaign that offers you the chance to unlock legendary players like Oliver Kahn along with a variety of exclusive rewards!
Windsor, UK – On this day, Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) proudly announces the commencement of its festive season campaign within eFootball™. Starting from December 18th, players can engage in a special in-game event tailored for the season, where they will have the opportunity to complete specific objectives and earn a Special Selection Contract, among other exciting in-game prizes.
Unlock the Legendary Oliver Kahn – At No Cost!
By obtaining a Special Selection Contract, players can select a football icon from a prestigious lineup that includes the one and only Oliver Kahn. Notably, Kahn has a new skill titled “GK Spirit Roar,” which enhances the defensive capabilities of players after he leads the kick-off in the second half, adding a strategic layer to gameplay.
Exclusive Arsenal FC Club Pack Featuring Star Players
In addition, players can acquire a special club pack that showcases Arsenal FC’s roster, including manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta is equipped with the “Link-Up Play” ability, which opens up new tactical possibilities for gamers. The festive campaign also introduces Epic: European Clubs Guardians, featuring iconic players like Patrick Vieira, Cafu, and Marcel Desailly, available for players to collect during this event.
The Exciting Road to the Official eSports World Championship Begins
Moreover, the online qualifiers for the Club Event ‘eFootball™ Championship 2026 Arsenal FC’ are now underway. This competition will identify the representative of Arsenal FC for the official eSports World Championship, the ‘eFootball™ Championship 2026’, which attracted an impressive 36.42 million participants last season.
The upcoming ‘eFootball™ Championship 2026’ consists of two distinct tournaments: the ‘eFootball™ Championship 2026 Open’, accessible to all players, and the ‘eFootball™ Championship 2026 Club Event’, which determines the top fan for each official partner club. The most skilled participants from these competitions will fiercely compete for the coveted title of ‘World’s Best eFootball™ Player’ at the grand finals scheduled for the summer of 2026.
For further details, you can visit our official website here: https://www.konami.com/efootball/en/.
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