To the surprise of football fans all around the globe, the Madden 26 release date has been revealed! Not only that, but EA Sports also disclosed the game's editions, pre-order perks, and the platforms it will be available on.
The Madden 26 release date might surprise new fans of the franchise, but old timers were already expecting this release date. What comes as a surprise is how soon the release date was revealed.
So, without further ado, let's find out when Madden 26 will hit the shelves, mostly the virtual ones.
Madden 26 Release Date
Madden 26 will be officially released on August 14. The game has a three-day early access, which starts on August 11, and is only available for players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition.
This new entry in the Madden franchise brings one huge change, with the game only being available for current-gen platforms, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Despite being a massive change, it might not come as a huge shock for most Madden fans. College Football, another EA Sports huge football franchise, implemented it last year.
The change had also been talked about for a few years. Many fans thought it was time to make the games current-gen exclusives. Others thought that wasn't a good idea, as millions of players would lose access to the game.
It was inevitable that this would happen, and EA Sports thought Madden 26 was the perfect time for it. Some will say it comes late, others that it shouldn't come at all. But the truth of the matter is, the decision has been made and there is no reversing it.