Concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic have hit the esports community as well.
On Friday, EA it is suspending live events in its competitive gaming series, EA-operated events and third-party events that are operated under the EA license. Included in the suspension are the Apex Legends Global Series, EA Sports FIFA 20 Global Series, FIFA Online 4 Live Events and Madden NFL 20 Championship Series.
The announcement did clarify "broadcasts that can be individually produced remotely" and "online events where participants and staff are remote and separated" will continue as scheduled.
The suspension will last "until the global coronavirus situation improves."
noted there have been more than 130,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus around the world, as of Friday.
EA's announcement came after the NBA 2K League announced it would postpone its season as well.