Overview

• Madden NFL 26 arrives August 14, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 with early access from August 11 for qualifying pre-orders and EA Play subscribers.
• Coach DNA and QB DNA features use nearly a decade of NFL data to replicate real coaching tendencies and signature quarterback styles in playcalling and animations.
• An AI-powered machine learning system delivers over 500 new quarterback animations, 50 additional player traits and adaptive counters to mirror authentic playstyles.
• Gameplay innovations include new depth-chart roles—Edge, Nose Tackle, Long Snapper and Gadget—alongside a Wear & Tear system, Dynamic Substitutions, advanced physics-based interactions and weather effects.
• Pre-order tiers span a $69.99 standard edition, a $99.99 deluxe edition and a $149.99 MVP bundle that pairs Madden 26 with College Football 26 and offers exclusive in-game items and challenges.