July 28, 2025
How to Play Madden NFL 26 a Full 7 Days Early Pre-order the Deluxe or MVP Bundle to unlock early access starting August 7
Madden NFL 26 officially launches on August 14, 2025, but you can begin playing as early as August 7—by purchasing one of the premium bundles available on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.
🚀 Which Editions Unlock Madden 26 Early?
- Deluxe Edition ($99.99): Includes 7 days early access, 4,600 Madden Points, a Hall of Fame MUT player item, a seasonal Elite Player item, Superstar Legendary XP Boost, and Franchise Coach Ability Points.
- MVP Bundle ($149.99): Includes Madden 26 and College Football 26, plus 7 days early access, a broader suite of in-game items for both franchises.
⚠️ For Nintendo Switch 2, early access is only 3 days, tied to a Switch‑exclusive Deluxe edition, available only if pre-ordered by July 24.
🗓️ Early Access Timeline
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PS5 & Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe or MVP Bundle) 🗓️ Access Dates: August 7 – August 13 💬 Get the full 7-day early access window by pre-ordering either premium edition.
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Nintendo Switch 2 (Deluxe Edition only) 🗓️ Access Dates: August 11 – August 13 ⚠️ Must pre-order by July 24 to qualify for early access.
Your time spent in early access also unlocks exclusive MUT Solo Challenges available from August 7 through 13.
💎 Additional Benefits of Bundles
Beyond early access, deluxe and MVP editions provide:
- 4600 Madden Points to boost your Ultimate Team progress early
- Season‑1 Elite Player Loot, player item exclusives, and XP & coach boosts to kick-start your journey in MUT and Franchise.
⚠️ Key Pre-Order Deadlines
- To access full 7-day early access, purchase Deluxe or MVP before August 14, 2025.
- Switch 2 customers must pre-order by July 24 to qualify for the 3-day early launch window.