Key Highlights:
- FIFA announces the launch of its own blockchain to power the FIFA Collect platform
- Migration begins on May 20, 2025, and the platform will be offline for approximately 12 hours
- The new blockchain will be EVM-compatible, allowing the use of MetaMask
- Payment systems like Algorand will no longer be supported
- Goal: better compatibility, control, and innovation within FIFA’s Web3 ecosystem
What’s Changing and When?
On April 30, FIFA announced the launch of its own blockchain, which will replace current third-party networks like Algorand and Polygon. Starting May 20, 2025, all NFT assets from FIFA Collect will begin migrating to the new network.
- If you already own NFTs in FIFA Collect, they will be migrated automatically and for free
- If you transferred them to an external wallet, you’ll need to return them to FIFA Collect by May 20 to be migrated seamlessly
Wallet Changes
- The new network will be EVM-compatible, meaning you can use MetaMask and other Ethereum-based wallets
- Algorand wallets like Pera and Defly will no longer be supported
- If you use one of these, you’ll need to switch to a compatible wallet before the migration
What About USDC and Listed NFTs?
- You can use your USDC balance until the moment of migration
- After that, any remaining balance can be withdrawn but not used on the platform
- NFTs that you’ve listed for sale will be migrated automatically unless you manually delist them
Why Is FIFA Doing This?
FIFA states that the new blockchain will enable:
- better wallet compatibility
- the development of new features and Web3 experiences
- full control over the ecosystem without relying on external networks
This could open the door to:
- gamified NFT collections
- blockchain-based ticketing
- new forms of fan engagement
What Are the Risks?
FIFA has not yet explained:
- how it will ensure security and data protection
- how it will avoid issues seen in previous blockchain implementations
However, this move signals a long-term commitment to Web3 rather than a temporary experiment.
Conclusion:
For most fans—it’ll be business as usual, and your NFT collection will still be there when you wake up.
For FIFA, however—this marks a strategic shift that hints at major ambitions in the Web3 world.
If you’re part of FIFA Collect, keep an eye on the deadlines and make sure your assets are in the correct wallet—because after May 20, a new digital football era begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions below.
You have until 20 May 2025 to migrate them back to the new blockchain.
Yeah. FIFA's new blockchain is EVM compatible, so MetaMask and similar wallets will be supported.
You can use it until migration. After that, the balance will only be available for withdrawals, not for purchases on the platform.
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