The legendary football franchise returns with Madden NFL 26, officially confirmed for an August 14, 2025 release. Following a leaked announcement earlier this week, EA Sports has now unveiled full details, including a cross-title bundle with EA Sports College Football 26 (releasing July 10, 2025). This marks the second consecutive year EA has offered the combined package, capitalizing on the revival of collegiate football games after a 12-year hiatus.

Pre-Order Options & Pricing

• Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game with pre-order bonuses.
• Deluxe Edition ($99.99): Includes 3-day early access (play from July 7) + additional in-game content.
• MVP Bundle ($149.99): Combines Madden NFL 26 and College Football 26 for PS5/Xbox Series X|S. Limited to pre-orders until April 29, 2025.

For the first time since their launch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will not receive a Madden release, signaling EA’s full transition to next-gen hardware. The original Nintendo Switch is also excluded, though the upcoming Switch 2 will join the lineup—a win for fans after rumors of its third-party support.

Since its 1988 debut as John Madden Football, the series has dominated sports gaming, with Madden NFL 25 selling 1M+ copies in its first week and ranking among 2024’s top Xbox titles. The Frostbite-powered Madden NFL 26 aims to build on this with enhanced mechanics and cross-promotion with College Football 26.