Madden NFL 26 is released on August 14, 2025, for multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, and for the first time on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game was announced on April 24, 2025. Early access to the game is available if you preorder the Deluxe Edition. The early access begins worldwide on August 7, 2025, at specific times depending on the time zone (e.g., 12 PM ET in the US). Additionally, the Nintendo Switch 2 version is launching simultaneously with the other platforms, and the Switch 2 also offers a Digital Deluxe Edition with 3-Day Early Access. Summary of key dates:
- Early access (Deluxe Edition preorder): August 7, 2025 (starting at 12 PM ET for US East Coast)
- Worldwide release: August 14, 2025
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, Nintendo Switch 2
This release marks Madden's return to a Nintendo console after skipping the original Switch generation, with the last Nintendo Madden being on Wii U and Wii.
