Madden NFL 26 release date leaked: Switch 2 debut, early access & more

Can EA deliver a game-changer?

The hype for Madden NFL 26 is very real among football fans and they can’t wait for the next version of the game.

Reliable leaker, Billbil Kun, has recently revealed some leaks and information about the game. According to him, the game will release on August 14, 2025.

Madden NFL 26 release date and early access

According to a Dealabs report by billbil-kun, NFL 26 will release on August 14, 2025 (Standard Edition). It is expected that the official reveal will be done on April 25, 2025.

• Deluxe Edition: Offers three-day early access, starting August 11, 2025.
• EA Play (via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate): Grants a 10-hour trial from August 11, 2025.

Will Madden NFL 26 come to Nintendo Switch 2?

This is one of the major questions among the fans: whether Madden NFL 26 will be available on the new Nintendo Switch 2 or not.

EA CEO Andrew Wilson has already previously hinted at bringing Madden and EA Sports FC to the Switch.

Interesting part is that according to Billbil Kun, the game will launch on Switch 2 along with Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.

While not yet official, EA’s pledge to feature parity “as much as the hardware allows” indicates a robust version, as opposed to previous Nintendo releases’ stripped-down Legacy Editions.

Source: Insider Gaming, Billbil Kun

What do fans want?

Till now, there have been a lot of glitches and bugs in NFL games and fans want more smoother and bug-free Madden NFL 26.

Fans on Reddit and gaming forums highly demand features like Behind the Back-Pass animation, historic teams with legends like Tom Brady, and co-op modes across all game types.

For now, everyone will be waiting for April 25, 2025, to see how EA is going to deliver Madden NFL 26. The pre-orders are also expected to go live on the same day.

We will make sure to cover everything related to the upcoming new Madden game, so make sure to follow us for frequent updates.

For more updates, follow Khel Now Gaming on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram & Whatsapp.