Pragmatic Play Cranks up the Soccer Action with Big Bass Football Bonanza

Pragmatic Play is leading into the hype surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing a brand-new game, drawing on the staying power of an instantly recognizable franchise – the Big Bass series. The studio is joining DragonGaming, BGaming, and others in developing such timely releases, just ahead of the big tournament next month. 

Pragmatic Play Debuts Big Bass Series in a Soccer Setting

Once again, players who love the franchise will return to the quaint and familiar setting, but there are some modifications. The famous fisherman has swapped his boat for boots, as the studio cheekily shares in its press release.

The game will feature a 5×3 play grid, and the setting will shift to a full stadium where the crowds will cheer for the familiar angler who has taken up his passion for playing the beautiful game. 

Packed with awesome features, the game can bring you between 15 and 25 free spins, depending on the number of scatter trophy symbols you hit. Another excellent designer solution is the introduction of red and blue teams, which are reflected in the wild symbols, with collecting money symbols possibly fetching up to 5,000x. 

Pragmatic Play Director of Public Relations Sharon McHugh has welcomed the opportunity to see the popular franchise take on a slightly different angle and introduce players to the familiar, riveting franchise while also branching out into something completely different, calling it “the Big Brass formula.” 

“Big Bass Football Bonanza has been designed to capture the electric atmosphere surrounding the world’s most-watched football tournament. From the stadium-inspired setting to the football-themed symbols, the game delivers an entertaining twist on the popular Big Bass formula,” McHugh explained.

Adding to the Soccer Hype with Multiple iGaming Releases

The red and blue wilds can push the payouts even further, as every fourth will trigger 10 extra spins, which will carry multipliers of 2x, 3x, or 10x. 

Yet, Pragmatic Play is the only company that has been fishing around for a soccer-packed experience that leans into the growing demand for more such games.

Gaming recently introduced two similarly themed games, bringing the Lucky Pack 2026 Cup and Ultras.