Who owns Need for Speed?
Need for Speed is owned by EA (the United States).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Electronic Arts Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Redwood City, California
- Origin
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Founded
- 1994
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Video games
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Need for Speed
Need for Speed has run since 1994 and moved from simulation towards street racing and police pursuits, a shift that defined the series. It has been adapted into a film and remains one of the longest-running racing franchises. Electronic Arts has published it since the beginning, and its Underground instalment in 2003 shifted the series decisively towards car modification and street culture.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Need for Speed?
The parent company of Need for Speed is EA, a privately held company headquartered in the United States.
Is Need for Speed Canadian or American?
Need for Speed originated in Canada in 1994, but it is owned today by EA, which is headquartered in the United States. So Need for Speed is a Canadian-origin brand under American ownership.
Is Need for Speed still owned by EA?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Need for Speed is still owned by EA. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Electronic Arts Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-05-11 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 11 May 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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