Headquarters and global footprint
Electronic Arts (EA) is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA. Beyond its primary campus, EA operates a network of development studios and support locations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Key hubs include Vancouver, London, Stockholm, and Melbourne, reflecting a distributed model for game development, live operations, and player support. This global footprint enables 24/4 production pipelines and region-specific live-ops while presenting recurring challenges in coordination, data compliance, and cross-time-zone collaboration.
North America locations
Redwood City, California (Headquarters)
The Redwood City campus serves as EA’s principal corporate and executive base. It houses core functions such as corporate strategy, finance, legal, compliance, marketing, and major live-ops for flagship titles. The campus includes a mix of office buildings and collaborative spaces designed to support large-scale production. Notable attributes include proximity to Bay Area tech talent and established vendor ecosystems. Other U.S. locations include:
- Los Angeles, California: EA includes teams focused on partnerships, mobile growth, and regional marketing.
- Seattle, Washington: Key studios such as EA Seattle contribute to sports and live-service titles.
- Vancouver, Canada: EA Vancouver is a major development studio focused on long-running sports franchises and R&D.
- Merrimack, New Hampshire: EA’s studio here has historically contributed to platform and engineering tools.
Other North American sites
EA maintains smaller engineering and support offices in cities such as Austin, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Burnaby, British Columbia. These locations typically specialize in specific technical disciplines, testing, or regional operations. Collectively, North American facilities coordinate closely with international studios through shared pipelines and centralized services such as security, privacy, and IT infrastructure.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa locations
EA’s EMEA studios are integral to development, live-ops, and market-specific operations. Notable sites include:
| Location | Primary function | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London, United Kingdom | Corporate, marketing, and some development | Major hub for partnerships and regional strategy |
| Stockholm, Sweden | Development | Focus on online titles and technical innovation |
| Brighton, United Kingdom | Development | Historically tied to EA DICE’s expansion |
| Paris, France | Marketing and compliance | Supports French-speaking markets and regulatory alignment |
| Frankfurt, Germany | IT infrastructure and finance | Key for EU data residency and payment operations |
| Berlin, Germany | Development | Contributes to web and tooling initiatives |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Marketing and compliance | Regional commercial and privacy operations |
| Bucharest, Romania | Development and support | Long-standing engineering and QA presence |
| Belgrade, Serbia | Development | Specialized engineering contributions |
EA also operates offices in Madrid, Spain; Milan, Italy; and other regional centers that support localized content, community management, and compliance for European regulations such as GDPR.
Asia-Pacific locations
The Asia-Pacific region hosts a growing share of EA’s development and live-ops capacity. Key locations include:
| Location | Primary function | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Corporate, live-ops, and platform engineering | Regional hub for Southeast Asia and compliance |
| Tokyo, Japan | Development and publishing | Contributions to sports and online franchises |
| Shanghai, China | Technology research and some development | Focus on engine tools and long-term innovation |
| Seoul, South Korea | Publishing and live-ops | Supports Korean-market titles and community engagement |
| Melbourne, Australia | Development and engineering | Home to EA Australia studio with focus on sports and online systems |
Additional EA presence in the region includes support and test teams in Manila and other locations, reflecting EA’s emphasis on 24-hour development cycles and localized player support.
How locations align with strategy and operations
EA’s distributed office model balances centralized governance with regional autonomy. Headquarters in Redwood City provides corporate oversight, while studios in Vancouver, London, Stockholm, and Melbourne drive major development and live-ops. This layout supports round-the-clock production, access to diverse talent pools, and proximity to key markets. At the same time, EA invests in collaboration tools, standardized pipelines, and shared services to maintain coherence across time zones. Data-locality requirements, tax considerations, and labor regulations shape the placement of finance, legal, and infrastructure functions, often situating them in hubs such as Frankfurt and Singapore.
Facilities, amenities, and workplace considerations
EA offices typically feature open-plan engineering floors, dedicated quiet zones for deep work, meeting rooms scaled for pair-programming, and collaboration spaces for design critiques. Many campuses offer on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and areas for casual interaction to support team cohesion. For remote and hybrid roles, EA provides stipends for home-office equipment and allowances for co-working spaces where permitted. Security practices vary by site, often including badge access, visitor management, and role-based data permissions aligned with corporate policies and local regulations.
Relocation and contractor arrangements
Employees relocating to major EA centers may receive support for move-related expenses, temporary housing, and tax equalization where company policy applies. Specific benefits and eligibility vary by location, role, and local labor laws. Contract and freelance engagements follow market norms for rates and terms; these are typically governed by procurement policies and legal frameworks that differ across jurisdictions. Candidates and partners are encouraged to confirm details with EA recruiters or legal teams to ensure alignment with local requirements.
Verification and source context
Information in this overview is derived from EA’s publicly available career pages, corporate filings, and official studio announcements, cross-checked where possible against local business registries and trusted third-party employer reviews. While every reasonable effort has been made to reflect current arrangements, office footprints, functions, and policies can change due to business strategy, lease expirations, or regulatory updates. When precise, actionable details are needed, confirm with EA’s official HR or facilities contacts.