Christian McCaffrey is named the Madden 2025 cover athlete
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey talks about becoming the next athlete to grace the cover of the Madden video game.
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When does the latest installment of the Madden video game come out?
There’s a lot of hype surrounding the release of Madden NFL 26 this year, as there seems to be every year, as gamers wait in anticipation to get their hands on a copy of the popular video game.
Here’s what to know about the release of the Madden 26 video game, including the date, preorder information, price, where to play the game and how to get early access to the game.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley is the cover athlete for the game, which includes a standard edition, “Deluxe Edition” and “MVP Bundle” and is compatible with select gaming consoles.
When does Madden NFL 26 come out?
The release date for Madden NFL 26 is Aug. 14, 2025, however, those who ordered the MVP Bundle or preordered the Deluxe Edition receive access on Aug. 11.
How can I preorder Madden NFL 26?
Players can preorder the Madden NFL 26 video game to receive early access to the game, but they must preorder the Deluxe Edition or MVP Edition to get that early access.
You can preorder the game at ea.com.
How much does Madden NFL 26 cost?
There are different versions of the Madden NFL 26 video game, with different prices. The standard edition is $69.99, while the “Deluxe Edition” is $99.99.
The MVP Bundle (includes the Deluxe Edition of College Football 26) costs $149.99.
Where can I play Madden NFL 26?
Madden NFL 26 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via EA app for Windows, Steam and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch 2.
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