GOALS ENTERS OPEN BETA

Players worldwide can now take the pitch and help shape the future of football games

Stockholm, March 13, 2026 – Players around the world can now experience the future of online football as GOALS enters open beta. 

Built from the ground up for internet play, GOALS is a free-to-play football game available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Developed by a team with deep experience across game development and esports, GOALS aims to bring players together on a highly responsive, competitive platform where skill truly matters.

The game focuses on three core pillars: gameplay, online performance, and accessibility. Led by esports veteran and entrepreneur Andreas Thorstensson, the team has built a football experience designed to feel fluid, responsive, and authentic to the real game. 

A major technical focus has been netcode and online playability. GOALS uses its proprietary SENTEC simulation and rollback networking to reduce delay and inconsistency in online matches, allowing players to compete across a wide range of connection conditions while maintaining responsive gameplay. Making the game free-to-play is a key part of the team’s vision to open competitive football gaming to as many players as possible around the world. 

“We know we’re stepping into a genre with decades of history and passionate players behind it. That’s exactly what motivates us.” said Andreas Thorstensson, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of GOALS. “We think football games can be faster, fairer, and more responsive online. Open beta is where players test that for themselves, and help us build the future of football games.” 

The GOALS open beta is now available on: 
• Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2753000/GOALS/ ;
• PlayStation https://store.playstation.com/concept/10012768/ ;
• Xbox https://www.xbox.com/games/store/goals/9PF2ZS4XB4JH/0010 ;

Visit www.playgoals.com or watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/WNeTDggPikw ;

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Press Contact 
For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information:
Gabriella Persson Marketing, GOALS press@playgoals.com


You can also join the community conversation on the GOALS Discord.

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About GOALS

GOALS is a free-to-play football game focused on delivering the definitive online competitive football experience. With an emphasis on responsive gameplay, advanced netcode, and accessibility, GOALS is designed from the ground up for modern online play. The studio is headquartered in Stockholm and led by esports veteran and entrepreneur Andreas Thorstensson. 
GOALS is currently available in open beta on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, with a 1.0 launch planned ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Digital assets are available upon request.