EA Sports Confirms Release Dates for College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26
EA Sports has officially shared the release dates for two of its biggest games: College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26.
College Football 26 will be released on July 10, 2025. If you buy the Deluxe Edition, you can start playing three days earlier on July 7.
Madden NFL 26 is coming out a bit later, on August 14, 2025. The Deluxe Edition for this game also gives early access, starting on August 11.
You can also pre-order a special MVP Bundle. This includes the Deluxe Editions of both games, plus an extra Elite Player Item for each game’s Ultimate Team mode. If you order the MVP Bundle before April 29, you’ll get a 99-rated Travis Hunter player for College Football 25 and Madden NFL 25 Ultimate Team modes.
- Madden NFL 26 is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
- College Football 26 is only confirmed for PlayStation and Xbox for now.
- EA has not said if these games will be on the Switch 2, but they did say Madden will be on that system sometime later.
College Football 26 Deluxe Edition Includes:
- 3 days early access (play on July 7)
- 4600 College Football Points
- Early Access Solo Challenges
- Top Prospect Pack (choose 1 player, order before June 19)
- All Hands Ultimate Team Pack (choose 1 of 2 players)
- Dynasty Coach Points
- Road to Glory Skill Points
Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition Includes:
- 3 days early access (play on August 11)
- 4600 Madden Points
- Early Access Solo Challenges
- Season 1 Elite Player (choose 1, order before July 24)
- Cover Athlete Elite Player
- Superstar Legendary XP Boost
- Franchise Coach Ability Points
- Player Card Exclusive Item
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