Madden NFL 26 Release Date Set With Three Editions
EA’s serving a double dose of gridiron hype this summer. EA Sports College Football 26 lands in July, and just over a month later, Madden NFL 26 officially launches on August 14, 2025, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
That’s right — Madden’s finally making a return to Nintendo for the first time since the Wii U days. Meanwhile, PS4 and Xbox One are officially getting benched, with this year’s game going fully current-gen.
Three Editions, Three Levels of Perks
This year’s Madden comes in Standard, Deluxe, and MVP Bundle flavors, and EA’s stacked each with pre-order bonuses depending on how early (and how much) you’re ready to drop.
Standard Edition – August 14 Launch
Pre-order bonuses include:
- Cover athlete elite player item
- Superstar Legendary XP boost
- Franchise coach ability points
Nothing wild, but enough to give you a soft start in Ultimate Team and Franchise.
Deluxe Edition – Early Access Starts August 11
Pre-order bonuses include everything in the Standard Edition, plus:
- Early access starting August 11
- Early solo challenges
- Season 1 elite player item (only if you pre-order before July 24)
- 4,600 Madden Points
- Exclusive player card item
If you’re planning to hit MUT or Franchise Day 1, this is your head start pack.
MVP Bundle – The Big Boy Bundle
This includes all Deluxe bonuses plus:
- MVP On the Clock Pack (pre-order before April 29… oops)
- Includes a 99 OVR Travis Hunter player item
- Bonus elite player item for CFB 25 & Madden 25 owners
- Exclusive CUT/MUT elite for Madden NFL 26 and for CFB 26
This is the “I play every football mode and I want all the toys” edition.
Final Thoughts: Madden NFL 26 = Big Year, Big Plays
With College Football 26 landing first, and Madden NFL 26 picking up right after, football fans are getting a full pipeline from high school to the Hall of Fame. The Switch return is a wild card, but for everyone else, August 14 (or August 11 if you buy in early) is where the new season begins. Let’s hope it actually plays like the rebuild we’ve been promised.
