Key features:
Officially a licensed football game,
Cutting-edge graphics,
Realistic gameplay,
Diverse game modes,
Solo and multiplayer.
One game, countless ways to play
Madden NFL 26 is the next installment in a series that needs no introduction. Join the big league and enjoy fully licensed teams and carefully recreated players. As usual, Madden NFL offers a wide selection of game modes. As a result, you can have a great time as a brilliant coach, a manager building a Super Bowl-winning dynasty, or a footballer on the road to the Hall of Fame. Moreover, the fan-favorite MUT (Madden Ultimate Team) returns to task you with a mission to create a team consisting of your favorite players from the past and present.
Unmatched realism
Whether you decide to pursue a player's career or lead from the sidelines, Madden NFL 26 will provide you with an incredibly realistic experience. Explore comprehensive options that give you full control of the game and enjoy incredible visuals that can be easily confused for a TV broadcast.
Cover athlete
Announcing the next Madden NFL cover athlete is always preceded by lots of discussions and guessing. This year, EA Sports ended those speculations on June 3 by revealing that Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles would be the cover athlete of Madden NFL 26. The star running back is featured in the standard and deluxe editions of the game.
Release date and platforms
EA Orlando was the developer studio behind Madden NFL 26, and EA Sports published the game. Its release date was set for August 14, 2025. Madden NFL 26 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, becoming the first Madden NFL installment released on a Nintendo console since 2012.
Minimum System Requirements
OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista / Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 2 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 8600 GT 256 MB / ATI Radeon X1950 256 MB
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 7 GB available space
Maximum System Requirements
OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 1 GB / Radeon HD 6850 1 GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 7 GB available space