FIFA is taking a big leap into Web3. On April 30, the world’s governing body for football announced it’s creating its own blockchain network to power the official FIFA Collect platform, where fans can snap up football-themed NFTs and limited-edition collectibles. This new “FIFA Blockchain” will replace the third-party networks FIFA has used in the past, and it’ll become the home base for all future digital assets and interactive fan experiences.
If you’re already into FIFA’s digital collectibles—or thinking about diving in—here’s what you need to know about this transition.
The Basics: What’s Changing, and When?
Starting no earlier than May 20, 2025, FIFA will begin migrating FIFA Collect onto its new blockchain. During that time, FIFA Collect will be offline for about 12 hours, so everything can move smoothly.
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Good news: If you already own NFTs on FIFA Collect, they’ll transfer automatically at no extra cost. You don’t have to do anything.
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One catch: If you exported any of your collectibles to an external wallet, you’ll have to move them back onto the FIFA Collect platform by May 20 to be sure they migrate. FIFA will temporarily reopen the “import” feature. If you miss the deadline, you’ll still be able to bring your items over eventually, but you may have to go through extra steps with customer support.
Wallet Upgrades (and Changes)
FIFA’s new blockchain will be EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible, opening up the door to use popular wallets like MetaMask. On the flip side, wallets running on Algorand—such as Pera or Defly—won’t be supported anymore. If you’re currently using those, you’ll need to switch over to a compatible wallet before the migration.
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USDC Balances and Listed NFTs
If you have USDC (USD Coin) in your FIFA Collect account, you can keep spending it right up until the migration. Afterwards, any leftover balance can still be withdrawn, but you won’t be able to spend it on the platform anymore.
Already put up any of your collectibles for sale on FIFA Collect? You’re all set. Those listings will carry over to the new network automatically unless you choose to delist them before the move.
Why Is FIFA Doing This?
According to FIFA, the new blockchain is designed to “support new experiences, enable wallet compatibility, and provide stronger foundations for future innovation.”
Building its own blockchain means FIFA has more control over every aspect of its Web3 ecosystem. Rather than relying on outside networks (like Algorand or Polygon) to handle rules, updates, or new features, FIFA will be in the driver’s seat. This could open the door to things like Gamified collectibles and Blockchain-based ticketing.
Owning the entire infrastructure also gives FIFA a clear view of how fans are engaging—what they’re buying, how often they use the platform, and where they spend money. That data could be a goldmine for partnerships and new kinds of fan experiences.
However, FIFA still has some explaining to do about how it’ll address common Web3 concerns—like security and user privacy. And since the organization has tried a few blockchains in the past, this new move signals a commitment to longer-term stability.
Final Thought
For most collectors, you’ll wake up, the migration will be done, and all your NFTs will still be right where you left them (unless you need to bring them in from an external wallet).
But for FIFA, it’s a major behind-the-scenes shake-up—and a statement about its dedication to Web3.