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May 28, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 28, 2020
Entity Registrant Name ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 0-17948
Entity Tax Identification Number 94-2838567
Entity Address, Address Line One 209 Redwood Shores Parkway,
Entity Address, City or Town Redwood City,
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94065-1175
City Area Code (650)
Local Phone Number 628-1500
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol EA
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Central Index Key 0000712515
Amendment Flag false