All that said, the biggest compliment I can give EA Sports Madden NFL 26is that I look forward to playing it again. That wasn't always the case. But for all its shortcomings, I still like seeing my created player running around on the screen as part of a beautiful and immersive on-field presentation. I enjoy the football being played. I like having...
Madden NFL 262025
Madden NFL 26
2025 EA Sports68Worthwhile
Playtime
LongIt typically takes about 60 hours to finish the game, but players put about 50 hours into it on average.
Playable on
Included with
- EA Play
- Xbox Game PassStandard
Available on
- $69.99
- $69.99
- $69.99
- $69.99
Game modes
- 2 players
- 2–4 players
- 2–3 players
- 2–6 players
Details
- Launch
- August 7, 2025
- Developer
- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- EA Sports
- Themes
Overview
Dominate the league in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26.
Screenshots
Reception
Press78
Players52
GoodMediocre- Metacritic77from 18 reviews
- OpenCritic79from 26 reviews
It's been so long since a Madden game has been playable on a Nintendo device that pretty much anything would've satisfied NFL fans. Thankfully, Madden NFL 26 happens to be a good game that offers a massive playbook of depth and content. Just be prepared to spend time on the practice squad while you get up to speed.
Madden 26 is the biggest upgrade in years. The revamped franchise mode is great, the on-field mechanics are a welcome change, and it just feels good to play. I ran into several glitches early on, that seem to have been ironed out over the weeks after release.
Madden NFL 26 is a good game to add to the library for the avid football fan or for someone like myself who has been away from the series for a few years.
If you've had a couple of years off, or even if you haven't, this is an ideal time to return to Madden. This is a great entry in the series, and being able to take it on the go with Switch 2 and having the game in its fullest form is what NFL fans have been waiting years for.