Here’s a look at the entire schedule for the MCS26 season.
It's almost time for another Madden, and that means the start of a new Madden Championship Series season. Madden 26 is officially releasing on Thursday, August 7 for players who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition and launching worldwide on August 14 for everyone else. Just a couple of days after that worldwide release, the MCS26 season officially begins.
We know the complete roadmap and schedule for the MCS26 season thanks to EA Sports releasing it just a couple of days prior to Madden 26's early access launch. To see all of the season's events and when they're taking place, check out the guide below to see the full roadmap.
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In total, there are five events in the MCS26 season, with the first one starting just after the release of Madden 26 and the last one taking place in February 2026. You can view the events and their dates below:
- Kickoff Challenge – August 16 - September 10
- Most Feared Challenge – September 13 - October 15
- Zero Chill Challenge – November 7 - December 10
- Last Chance Qualifier – December 13 - January 21
- Madden Bowl – February
The only event with an official date yet is the Madden Bowl, which will likely begin right around the 2025 Super Bowl.
EA Sports has confirmed that all of these events will take place in Madden Ultimate Team. All of the events are free to enter, but three of them do feature a single-elimination bracket, so there's little room for error. The entire season features a prize pool of $1.5 million, and you can register and find out more about the season by visiting the Madden Championship Series website.
The first event is the Kickoff Challenge, and it begins just two (or nine) days after Madden 26 is released, so you don't have much time to learn all the new mechanics and features.
Hopefully, we'll have more details on the Madden Bowl as the season goes on. For more Madden 26 news, stay tuned to EsportsGG.
