Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the postponement of the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series due to the result of an ‘unforeseen technical issue.’
The delay will impact all three participating regions for the Elite Series, including Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
In a statement on social media, Battlefield’s official account wrote: “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. “
The professional tournament series was originally scheduled to run from December 10th to 18th, 2025. However, the decision was made to delay the competition after in-game issues were reported by participating players and creators.
EA has not provided a new date for when fans and competitors can expect the Elite Series to return, though the developer will share more updates in the new year.
Despite the setback, the team behind Battlefield REDSEC stressed that they remain ‘fully committed’ to creating a competitive scene ‘built to last’.
The announcement was met with mixed reception from the community, with some pro players expressing disappointment with the delay, while other content creators voiced appreciation for the transparency.
A Rough Start For Battlefield Esports
EA announced Battlefield’s venture into esports earlier this year with a $1m (~£763,850) circuit, which marked a significant turning point for the franchise. The gaming giant unveiled the Elite Series, where professional players competed at the highest level, and the amateur Open Series.
However, Battlefield’s inaugural esports scene has gotten off to a rough start as both the Elite Series and Open Series have now been delayed. The Open Series was postponed to early 2026 as a result of an ‘in-game issue’ specific to the competition.
Battlefield also faces issues outside of the esports scene, as the player base reports bugs from the recently added 1.1.3.0 Winter Offensive update.
