EA Cancels $1 Million Battlefield Tournament Hours Before Kickoff
In a stunning last minute twist, Electronic Arts (EA) has indefinitely delayed the highly anticipated $1 Million Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series, just hours ahead of its scheduled December 10 launch. The company blamed an unexpected technical glitch that undermined the event’s fairness, impacting competitors across all regions with no rescheduled date in sight.
Over 600 invited players were set to dive into what promised to be Battlefield’s premier competitive showdown. EA took accountability in an official X post, describing the call as “difficult but necessary” while acknowledging the players’ dedication.
To our Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series community,
After a thorough review, due to an unforeseen technical issue that impacted the integrity of the competition, we’ve made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series in all regions. We want… pic.twitter.com/vR7NdzyvKF
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) December 10, 2025
The publisher vowed to share updates in 2026 and reaffirmed its dedication to the series, though details on a comeback remain scarce.
A One Two Punch for Battlefield’s Esports Dreams
This cancellation compounds frustration from an earlier announcement, the REDSEC Open Series, an entry level feeder tournament, was also shifted from December 2025 to an unspecified point next year.
The duo was envisioned as a robust ladder, elite pros drafting teams for Battle Royale battles in the top tier, with amateurs battling it out for spots via the open qualifier.
These developments spotlight ongoing challenges in Battlefield’s esports ecosystem, which has battled instability for years, degrading the fans trust.
Players and Creators Rally with Cautious Hope
Despite the disappointment, the community response has been surprisingly upbeat. Streamer TacticalBrit praised EA’s openness, tweeting, “there is so much potential here after what we played today, cannot wait to see it GROW!” Cloud9 pro EmZ voiced similar patience regarding the holdup.
The hefty prize pot divided among Americas, EMEA, and APAC for qualifiers and finals now hangs in uncertainty, mirroring the stalled dreams of participants.
As Battlefield fans hold their breath for EA’s fixes and fresh roadmap, the path to a thriving competitive scene appears longer than ever, with both events punted to 2026.
Since: October 29, 2025
