Football fans are in for a treat as they will get to witness their favorite icons face off in the upcoming 2025 Icons Match, organized by South Korean gaming giant NEXON
The event will bridge the excitement of real-world football with popular virtual games like EA FC Online and EA FC Mobile.
Nexon Icons Match FC Spear vs Shield 2025: Schedule, date, time, lineup, tickets and live stream telecast where to watch
NEXON is once again blurring the line between virtual gaming and real-world football. The publisher of the hit titles EA Sports FC Online and EA Sports FC Mobile has announced the return of the ‘2025 Icons Match,’ a live event that brings a full roster of legendary players to… pic.twitter.com/bLGcjeSjLV
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Icons Match 2025! ⚔️
FC Shield will face FC Spear on September 14th.This promo is coming to FC Mobile Korea later this month.
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Last year, the clash left fans craving for more, and this year’s event promises an even bigger star-studded lineup with thrilling matchups.
2025 Icons Match Preview
The 2025 Icons Match will feature a fierce battle between two legendary teams: FC Spear, an attacking squad, and Shield United, a defense-centric lineup. This year, FC Spear will be seeking revenge after losing out 4-1 to Shield United last year. Both teams will feature only retired soccer superstars, managed by celebrated coaches Arsène Wenger and Rafa Benítez. Fans will get to witness a 90-minute exhibition match full of skill demonstrations and nostalgic moments alongside special pre-match events.
2025 Icons Match Date and Kick-off Times
The upcoming event will run over two days, September 13 and 14, 2025, with the match kick-off at 7:30 PM local time (KST) on both days. Meanwhile, this translates to 4:00 PM on September 13 and 14, in Indian Standard Time (IST).
2025 Icons Match Venue
The prestigious Seoul World Cup Stadium in the South Korean capital, Seoul, will serve as the venue for the iconic football event. The stadium is renowned for hosting major international matches.
2025 Icons Match Teams and Squads
Given below are the teams and squads for the upcoming tournament:
FC Spear
- Coach: Arsène Wenger
- Bum Young Lee
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Ja Cheol Koo
- Ki Hyon Seol
- Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Clarence Seedorf
- Eden Hazard
- Franck Ribéry
- Wayne Rooney
- Gareth Bale
- Kaká
- Steven Gerrard
- Ronaldinho
- Thierry Henry
- Ji Sung Park
- Didier Drogba
Shield United
- Coach: Rafa Benítez
- Young Kwang Kim
- Iker Casillas
- Alessandro Nesta
- Michael Carrick
- Marchisio
- Gilberto Silva
- Joo Ho Park
- Sol Campbell
- Claude Makélélé
- Ashley Cole
- Maicon
- John Arne Riise
- Nemanja Vidic
- Carles Puyol
- Young Pyo Lee
- Rio Ferdinand
2025 Icons Match Ticket Details
There were only a limited 60,000 tickets available for the upcoming tournament, which sold out within just 20 minutes. Tickets were sold through the Cream (KREAM) trading platform via pre-sales and general reservation rounds. For fans who are still keen on getting tickets to watch the live experience, they can look out for future ticket releases or official platforms for periodical offer options.
2025 Icons Match: How to Watch Live
Fans across the globe can watch the live stream of the main match on September 14 through EA SPORTS FC Mobile’s in-game broadcast channel. Moreover, fans can also watch the live stream of both days of the event on official YouTube channels, including FC Online Vietnam and Thailand.
