Document and Entity Information
Jan. 31, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000712515
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2022
Entity Registrant Name ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
Entity Incorporation State 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, 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
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol EA
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false