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December 10, 2025

Madden NFL 26 Season 4: Zero Chill Brings Holiday Rewards, Upgrades & Winter Vibes The fan-favorite holiday promo returns with free players, evolving cards, and tons of Ultimate Team content

Madden NFL 26 Season 4: Zero Chill Brings Holiday Rewards, Upgrades & Winter Vibes

The holidays have officially taken over Madden Ultimate Team. Season 4 of Madden NFL 26 launched with the return of Zero Chill, a winter event packed with festive rewards, evolving cards, and new gameplay challenges. Live as of December 4, 2025, this promo is designed to keep players busy — and rewarded — all season long.


🏈 What You Get When You Log In

Zero Chill doesn’t waste time — players are greeted with freebies the moment they launch MUT:

  • A choice of 84 OVR Tim Tebow or 84 OVR Za’Darius Smith to start your holiday squad
  • A new strategy item to boost team performance
  • A pile of Snow, the exclusive seasonal currency used throughout the event

Snow helps unlock packs, upgrades, and limited-time cosmetics at the Snow Store, making every login meaningful.


🏈 Content for Every Type of MUT Player

Zero Chill is built with options for both casual players and daily grinders:

  • 100+ new Challenges offering Snow, collectibles, and player rewards
  • Field Pass progression with major names like Jerome Bettis and Jordan Mailata, starting at 88 OVR and upgradeable to 93 OVR
  • Snow Store & Stockings — spend Snow on special items, and collect Stockings to unwrap mystery gifts on Christmas Day

Best of all? Many of these upgrades come without spending real money, making the event friendly for budget squads.


🏈 Why Zero Chill Remains a Top-Tier Promo

This holiday update stands out by blending value and excitement:

  • A great mix of free and premium content so everyone feels rewarded
  • Seasonal style and presentation that make MUT feel fresh again
  • Long-term progression, letting players upgrade cards over weeks — not minutes

Whether you’re building your first competitive roster or chasing a 90+ OVR powerhouse team, Zero Chill offers one of the best upgrade windows of the entire MUT cycle.


🏈 Final Thoughts

With evolving cards, festive challenges, and plenty of rewards just for jumping in daily, Zero Chill keeps Madden 26 feeling new through the holidays. If you haven’t logged into Ultimate Team recently — this is the perfect time to heat up your winter lineup.

Enjoy the grind, cash in that Snow, and check those Stockings on Christmas Day.

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