FIFA Rivals, the mobile soccer game from FIFA and Mythical Games, announced a multi-year partnership with Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, bringing the iconic German club into its digital arena.
The collaboration marks FIFA Rivals’ first official club partnership and signifies a major step forward in the game’s expansion across key football markets, while also introducing next-generation fan engagement to the global football community. FIFA Rivals is a hybrid free-to-play and Web3 game that is part of a sports series made by Mythical Games.
As part of the partnership, gamers and fans can expect exclusive BVB content, digital collectibles, and experiences both in-game and in real life, throughout the 2025/26 season, including:
- Dortmund Players In-Game: Current select players including, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy, Nico Schlotterbeck, Gregor Kobel, Jobe Bellingham, Yan Couto, and Daniel Svensson
- Official In-Game Collectible Items: Kits will be available in FIFA Rivals starting in August, allowing gamers to collect them.
- Fan Rewards and Giveaways: FIFA Rivals will host giveaways and challenges offering rewards such as in-game BVB collectibles, matchday tickets, and physical BVB merchandise.
- IRL Activations: Future activations with BVB, including those at BVB’s FanWelt.
“Our partnership with Borussia Dortmund is a strategic step in expanding FIFA Rivals’ global footprint and deepening our engagement within the European football ecosystem,” said Jung Suh, chief business officer at Mythical Games, in a statement. “BVB’s global brand, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to fan experience make them an ideal partner as we continue to bridge the worlds of interactive entertainment and sport.
“We are excited about our partnership with FIFA Rivals. It creates a unique bridge between the digital and real worlds, enabling us to connect with our fans around the world in innovative ways. Borussia Dortmund stands for passion, community, and innovation – values that align perfectly with this project,“ said BVB Managing Director Carsten Cramer, in a statement.
As the world’s first mobile football game to integrate digital ownership and player-powered economies, FIFA Rivals continues to redefine the football gaming experience for a new generation of fans.
To kick off the partnership, FIFA Rivals will host a special BVB Launch Giveaway Week from August 18–24, where all new and existing players can log in daily to receive a free BVB player card pack, featuring select first-team stars (no purchase necessary). Rivals players can also claim a new official Borussia Dortmund Emblem to customize their team. Additional exclusive emblems with stat boosts will be available in the in-game store during this limited-time event.
FIFA Rivals is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with more BVB-focused content launching this year.