October 20, 2025
Madden NFL 26 Ultimate Team: Most Feared Returns with Terrifying New Challenges and Rewards From October 16 to November 11, players can conquer the Undercity, unlock monstrous upgrades, and even experience a special crossover with College Football 26
The Most Feared event has crept back into Madden NFL 26 Ultimate Team, running from October 16 through November 11. This fan-favorite Halloween-themed program brings monstrous new content, including fresh Challenges, a thrilling Head-to-Head event, and an all-new crossover with College Football 26.
Get ready to enter the Undercity, where NFL superstars transform into terrifying versions of themselves — and only the bravest players will survive to earn exclusive rewards.
🧟 Nightmares Crossover: Ryan Shazier Returns
One of the most exciting features of this year’s Most Feared event is the Nightmares crossover with College Football 26.
Players who log into either game will receive a Ryan Shazier player item — and the best part? Progress carries over between both titles.
Whenever you earn an Upgrade Token in Madden NFL 26, you’ll automatically earn it in College Football 26 (and vice versa). That means you can level up Shazier simultaneously across both games and dominate opponents from the NCAA all the way to the NFL.
🏈 New Player Items and Upgrades
Throughout the event, players can unlock a wide variety of Most Feared items, including enhanced versions of NFL icons like:
- 🦅 Brian Dawkins
- 🕷️ Randy Moss
- 🐂 Derrick Henry
You can also earn Jack-O-Lantern collectibles from the Candy Shop, which can be opened for upgraded versions of these terrifying athletes. Plus, login rewards will deliver even more new player items as the event unfolds.
🔮 Challenges, Detective Sets & The King of the Undercity
Put your skills (and courage) to the test with a fresh set of Most Feared Challenges, including an infinitely replayable Solo Challenge designed for repeat rewards.
You can also complete special Detective Sets to uncover the identity of the King of the Undercity — a powerful new boss lurking in the shadows.
Those who solve the mystery and complete the sets can earn a Champion player with boosting chemistry effects, capable of powering up the entire lineup.
⚔️ H2H Event: Face the King of the Undercity
The Most Feared experience wouldn’t be complete without a Head-to-Head showdown.
Players can enter a limited-time H2H event to challenge the King of the Undercity directly — in both Solo and Online modes.
Each mode offers exclusive player items that can be upgraded to 90 OVR, making them some of the most valuable rewards of the event.
🕸️ The Most Feared Lineup
Featured players for this year’s Most Feared promo include:
- Brian Dawkins – Safety
- Randy Moss – Wide Receiver
- Derrick Henry – Running Back
These gridiron legends are getting spooky power-ups that can turn any lineup into a Halloween nightmare for your opponents.
👻 Final Thoughts
The Most Feared event has always been one of the most beloved programs in Madden Ultimate Team, and this year’s version takes things to another level.
Between the College Football 26 crossover, the replayable challenges, and the chilling King of the Undercity showdown, Madden NFL 26 players have plenty of reasons to jump back in and start grinding.
Prepare your lineup, claim your Jack-O-Lanterns, and face the fear — if you dare.