when does madden come out

Madden NFL 26 is released officially on August 14, 2025. Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle can access the game early, starting from August 7, 2025. The game will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The release time on August 14 for standard edition players varies by timezone, for example, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET in the United States. Nintendo Switch 2 players get three days early access starting August 11. The cover athlete for Madden 26 is Saquon Barkley