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EA Sports FC 26 and Madden NFL 26 Head to Nintendo Switch Platforms This Fall

Early access perks with deep gameplay overhauls aim to entice players as Madden 26 arrives on Switch 2 in August followed by FC 26 on both Switch platforms in September.

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Overview

  • EA Sports FC 26 will launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 26, 2025, with standard and Ultimate Edition pre-orders now open—including a seven-day early access window for Ultimate buyers.
  • Madden NFL 26 marks the series’ return to Nintendo hardware since the Wii U era with an August 14, 2025 release exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala front EA Sports FC 26 while Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley appears on the Madden NFL 26 cover.
  • FC 26 debuts refined gameplay fundamentals, reinforcement-learning-driven goalkeeper positioning, new Playstyles and Player Roles, plus separate Competitive and Authentic presets.
  • On July 31, new trailers for both titles highlighted Switch 2-specific visuals and underscored EA’s strategy to broaden its flagship sports franchises across more platforms.