| Cover Page | Feb. 18, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 18, 2021 |
| 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 |
