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

Electronic Arts has officially confirmed the release date for the next entry in the Madden NFL series, and it looks like the series is making the full leap to the current generation of consoles.

Madden NFL 26 will debut on August 14, 2025 with a three-day early access period for Deluxe Edition pre-orders starting on August 11. The next pro football entry will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC via EA app for Windows, Steam, and Epic, and on the Nintendo Switch 2.

While Madden NFL 26 will see the series finally head to Nintendo’s hybrid handheld console, it also means the series is leaving the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on the bench. Neither last-gen platform is confirmed for Madden NFL 26, so the series is fully stepping into the PS5 and Xbox Series era.

Several pre-order options are available, including a loyalty offer for players of Madden NFL 25, 24, or 23, which will give 10% off a purchase and a 99 OVR Player Pack for Madden NFL 25 Ultimate Team. There’s also the MVP Bundle, which packages the Deluxe Editions of Madden NFL 26 and College Football 26 into one big 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 before July 24th to receive 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 also confirmed a July 10 launch date for EA College Football 26, which is heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X and S only.

Eric is a freelance writer for IGN.