Electronic Arts Inc. and EA SPORTS announced today that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will be the cover athlete for _Madden NFL 26_. Barkley is the first Eagle to appear on the cover in two decades and the first player to be inducted into the _Madden NFL 26_ ‘99 Club.’ His historic 2024 season included setting the NFL record for rushing over 2,500 yards in a single season, including playoffs, and leading Philadelphia to a Super Bowl LIX win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
“Starring on the cover of _Madden NFL 26_ and being named to the Madden NFL ‘99 Club’ are both dreams come true,” said Barkley. “I’m grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans for their support, and I can’t wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in _Madden NFL 26_.”
Barkley will appear on two unique covers, one highlighting his memorable reverse hurdle from last season. _Madden NFL 26_ will launch globally on August 14 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via the EA app for Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. New game features will be revealed on Wednesday, June 4.
Fans can pre-order the _Madden NFL 26_ Deluxe Edition now to receive 3-day early access, 4,600 Madden Points, and other extras. The EA SPORTS MVP Bundle offers deluxe editions of both Madden NFL 26 and EA SPORTS College Football 26 with 3-day early access and rewards for both games. EA Play subscribers will enjoy a 10-hour early access trial and monthly in-game bonuses for Madden NFL 26.
Madden NFL 26 is developed by EA SPORTS studios in Orlando, Florida, and Madrid, Spain. Follow the Madden NFL 26 journey on the official website and social media channels for the latest updates and the trailer and feature reveal on June 4.