Madden 26 is one of the most anticipated sports games of 2025, so it's no surprise that fans are wondering when the new title in the Madden NFL franchise will be released.
The Madden NFL franchise is now facing a semblance of competition from the returning College Football franchise, even though both games are developed and published by EA Sports. So, fans are expecting to see significant improvements in Madden 26.
Without further ado, let's find out when Madden 26 comes out and what we can expect from it.
Madden 26 Release Date
Madden 26 is expected to be released in August, something that has happened every year since 2011, except for 2019, when the game was released in July. As usual, the Deluxe Edition is expected to provide fans with 3 days of early access.
Similar to what happened with Madden 25, Madden 26 is expected to have two editions: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. The main differences between both editions are their price and the rewards they offer.
Madden 26 may be the title EA Sports chooses to make the franchise exclusive to current-gen consoles. Many sports franchises have made this decision, and it wouldn't be surprising to see EA Sports do the same, especially since they have implemented that in two of their sports franchises, NHL and College Football.
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