Rumor: Madden 26 Release Date Leaked

Notable leaker and Dealabs writer billbil-kun was the one who leaked the date of August 14th. This would mean the release of Madden 26 would be on the same day as the start of the NFL preseason. As has been the case in past years, players who buy the Deluxe Edition will be able to access it three days earlier. An announcement is expected to come later this month.

The biggest question fans have is what systems the game will be released on. PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S seem like locks, but many fans wonder whether EA Sports will forgo PS4 and Xbox One ports. Furthermore, Nintendo hasn’t had a Madden game since 2012, but with Madden 25 being announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, releasing in June, many wonder whether Madden 26 will also be available on the next-gen console.

More Questions About The Next Installment

Madden 25 was plagued with issues throughout its life cycle. Despite the developers releasing major updates throughout the year, bugs continued to be a problem for players. Furthermore, gamers didn’t feel like the game innovated enough. Part of the draw of upgrading to the next game is new modes or features. Players felt it was more of the same.

Players want to see more out of Madden 26. The other big question every year is who the cover athlete will be. There are plenty of worthy players and fans who believe in the Madden curse, and they will watch this closely. The franchise has a lot of pressure to show fans they are committed to innovating the game and not just pushing out the same old product.

Final Thoughts

The Madden 26 release date is just speculation until EA Sports officially confirms it. However, this is usually the time when the company announces the next game and gives fans a look at what they are working on for the next installment.