The Madden Championship series is back with Madden 25, and a mountain of money is waiting for the best of the best.
The Madden 24 Championship Series broke records in terms of registered participants and viewership for its finale. It looks to one-up itself with the Madden 25 Championship Series, partnering with the NFL and USAA to bring a massive prize pool to players.
Let's go over all of the newly released details and the schedule of events.
Everything you need to know about the Madden Championship Series 25
Six total tournaments will take place during MCS 25. They've opened the door for new players, as the top 25 Madden competitors battle it out across the US, UK, Mexico, Canada, Germany, and the newly added region of Australia.
As previously mentioned, USAA is now the official insurance partner of the Madden Championship Series. The multi-year deal will see them provide in-game jerseys and a custom virtual stadium that hosts the MCS, known as the USAA Stadium.
Here are all of the other important aspects of the competition coming with MCS 25:
- Madden NFL Classic kicks things off with a $100,000 prize pool
- Takes place during Madden 25's early access period
- Monthly Ultimate Challenges with a $600,000 prize pool
- Unique challenge events - Kickoff Challenge, Most Feared Challenge, Unstoppable Challenge, and Zero Chill Challenge
- Madden Bowl returns during February 2025 and Super Bowl weekend with $1 million in prizing
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MCS 25 event schedule
- Kickoff Classic
- Registration Ends: August 15
- Ladder Play: August 14-15
- Online Eliminations: August 17-18
- Broadcast Finals: September 4
- Kickoff Challenge
- Registration Ends: August 25
- Ladder Play: August 24-25
- Online Eliminations: August 31-September 1
- Broadcast Finals: September 10-11
- Most Feared Challenge
- Registration Ends: September 29
- Ladder Play: September 21-22, 28-29
- Online Eliminations: October 5-6
- Broadcast Finals: October 23
- Unstoppable Challenge
- Registration Ends: October 29
- Ladder Play: October 26-29
- Online Eliminations: November 2-3
- Broadcast Finals: November 13
- Zero Chill Challenge
- Registration Ends: November 24
- Ladder Play: November 16-17, 23-24
- Online Eliminations: December 7-8
- Broadcast Finals: December 18
- Last Chance Qualifier
- Registration Ends: January 11
- Ladder Play: January 11
- Online Eliminations: January 12, 14
- MCS 25 Playoffs
- Round of 14 & Quarter Finals: January 21-22
- Quarterfinals & Semifinals: January 29
- Madden NFL 25 Bowl
- Grand Finals: February 7
You can view the official rulebook as you prepare for the upcoming Madden Championship Series!
