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FIFA Launches New EVM-Compatible Blockchain

FIFA Launches New EVM-Compatible Blockchain
FIFA Launches New EVM-Compatible Blockchain

FIFA Collect will migrate to the new “FIFA Blockchain” starting no earlier than May 20.

In a significant development for sports and blockchain technology, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced the launch of its own blockchain network — the FIFA Blockchain — designed to support its NFT collectibles platform, FIFA Collect. The new blockchain will be Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible, marking a strategic pivot away from the Algorand and Polygon ecosystems.

“This transition is meant to support new experiences, enable wallet compatibility, and provide stronger foundations for future innovations,” stated FIFA on April 30.

A Strategic Migration for Scalability and Innovation

The migration of FIFA Collect from Algorand to the new FIFA Blockchain is scheduled to begin no earlier than May 20, 2025. FIFA clarified that no immediate action is required from users at this time and that detailed migration instructions will be shared in due course.

After the migration, wallets such as Pera and Defly — which are native to Algorand — will no longer be supported. Instead, users will be able to access FIFA Collect using MetaMask and other EVM-compatible wallets through WalletConnect.

FIFA Collect Listings and Platform Changes

All existing collectibles currently listed on FIFA Collect will be automatically transferred to the new platform unless users choose to delist them before the migration date. This change is intended to:

  • Improve performance
  • Enable future features
  • Offer better scalability
  • Align the platform with industry standards

From World Cup Memories to Future-Ready Infrastructure

FIFA first entered the NFT space in 2022, partnering with Algorand to digitize memorable World Cup moments. It later extended functionality to Polygon, another leading blockchain. With this new move, FIFA aims to consolidate its NFT operations under a single, EVM-compatible chain — potentially simplifying the user experience and boosting future integrations.

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