when do madden 26 come out

Madden NFL 26 was announced on April 24, 2025, and was released on August 14, 2025. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. This release marks the return of Madden to a Nintendo console since Madden NFL 13 on Wii U, and it is also the first Madden game to launch exclusively on ninth-generation consoles. The cover athlete for Madden NFL 26 is Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. The Deluxe Edition includes 3-day early access starting August 11, 2025, but some special early access dates for other editions may vary slightly, with some content available as early as August 7, 2025.