Madden 26 is Bringing All The Football Features
Prepare for the future of football. The most famous football game is back, with a host of new features to made to impress. Today, EA Sports is happy to release the first look at the next installment of the famed Madden NFL series. Madden NFL 26, launching on August 14, 2025, is the newest chapter in the Madden franchise. This time, players can expect a massive leap forward in both the technological and control aspects of the player experience. A press release provides more info on the wave of new features coming to the game including new gameplay modes.
“Madden NFL 26 represents a leap forward in delivering the authenticity and control our players crave,” says Daryl Holt, SVP and Group GM, EA SPORTS in the release, “QB DNA and Coach DNA, combined with explosive movement and physics-based interactions, create the most lifelike NFL experience yet.”
Importantly, Madden NFL 26 is redefining the football simulation with its new features. For instance, players can look forward to advanced physics and new learning tools that use nearly a decade of data to simulate players and coaches alike. Now, gamers can experience new weather physics to make games even more intense, new mechanics for players, and new options for coaching like real coach styles, all give players even more control on how they play. Furthermore, players can look forward to game modes like Franchise, Madden Ultimate Team, Superstar, and more.
Of course, a new reveal trailer gives players glimpse of what awaits them in Madden NFL 26. Take a look below for what’s waiting on the field.
Madden NFL 26 is releasing on August 14th, 2026. EA Play members will get a 10-hour Early Access Trial starting August 11th. The game will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via EA app for Windows, Steam.
SOURCE: PRESS RELEASE