Like last year’s installment, Madden NFL 26 faces some direct internal pressure from the revived college football series, this time with College Football 26.

That all changes in Madden NFL 26, which has harnessed some of the best elements of EA Sports College Football 26, while adding its own signature features to leave us with the best, most complete, and most fun Madden in years. If you’ve been waiting for significant improvements to shell out your hard-earned money, well, this one is it.

If you're looking to get a head start on the competition, here's when Madden NFL 26 releases and how to play it early.

Clear your calendars because Madden season is almost here. With the early release period of Madden NFL 26 just days away, the wait is nearly over for the return