Madden NFL 26 Locks in Release Date, Hits Nintendo Switch 2 but Ditches PS4 and Xbox One

Electronic Arts has officially confirmed the merchandise day for the adjacent introduction successful the Madden NFL series, and it looks similar the bid is making the afloat leap to the existent procreation of consoles.

Madden NFL 26 volition debut connected August 14, 2025 with a three-day aboriginal entree play for Deluxe Edition pre-orders starting connected August 11. The adjacent pro shot introduction volition beryllium disposable connected PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC via EA app for Windows, Steam, and Epic, and connected the Nintendo Switch 2.

While Madden NFL 26 volition spot the bid yet caput to Nintendo's hybrid handheld console, it besides means the bid is leaving the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One connected the bench. Neither last-gen level is confirmed for Madden NFL 26, truthful the bid is afloat stepping into the PS5 and Xbox Series era.

Several pre-order options are available, including a loyalty connection for players of Madden NFL 25, 24, oregon 23, which volition springiness 10% disconnected a acquisition and a 99 OVR Player Pack for Madden NFL 25 Ultimate Team. There's besides the MVP Bundle, which packages the Deluxe Editions of Madden NFL 26 and College Football 26 into 1 large bundle. Here's what comes with the Deluxe Edition of Madden NFL 26.

EA Sports Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition Pre-order Bonuses

• 3 Day Early Access (Aug 11-14)
• 4600 Madden Points
• Early Access Ultimate Team™ Solo Challenges
• Season 1 Elite Player Player Item (Pre Order earlier July 24th to person this.)
• Cover Athlete Elite MUT Player Item
• Superstar Legendary XP Boost
• Player Card Exclusive Item
• Franchise Coach Ability Points

Alongside the announcement of this year's Madden NFL, EA besides confirmed a July 10 motorboat day for EA College Football 26, which is heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X and S only.

Eric is simply a freelance writer for IGN.