Football fans are buzzing after French deal-tracking site Dealabs reportedly leaked the release date for Madden NFL 26, the next installment in EA Sports’ long-running football franchise. According to the exclusive report, the game is slated to launch on August 15, 2025, aligning with the series’ traditional mid-August release window. While this date remains unconfirmed by EA, the leak has already sparked speculation about new features, roster updates, and improvements to the oft-criticized Ultimate Team mode.
The report also claims pre-order bonuses will include early access and in-game currency, though details remain sparse. Meanwhile, a new gameplay trailer is rumored to debut during this year’s EA Play Live event in July.
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While excitement builds for Madden 26, one question looms: Will it launch on Nintendo’s rumored Switch 2? The original Switch has struggled with pared-down versions of Madden due to hardware limitations, and EA has yet to confirm if the franchise will support Nintendo’s next-gen console. Industry insiders suggest the Switch 2’s specs—reportedly targeting 4K output—could finally make a full-fledged Madden experience feasible. However, with Nintendo staying silent on its next system and EA avoiding direct questions, fans are left in the dark.
“We’re always evaluating new platforms,” an EA spokesperson said in a boilerplate response to inquiries. This non-answer has frustrated fans, especially those hoping for cross-play or a Madden title that keeps pace with PlayStation and Xbox versions.
For now, Madden NFL 26 appears locked in for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Whether it arrives on the Switch 2 may depend on how quickly Nintendo finalizes its hardware—and if EA is willing to gamble on a platform that’s historically lagged in sports game support. Stay tuned for updates as the 2025 NFL season creeps closer.