Madden 27 Release Date, Pre-Order Info And Reveal — Everything We Know

InnovationGamingMadden 27 Release Date, Pre-Order Info And Reveal — Everything We KnowByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 08:59pm EDTMadden 27Credit: EAAll of the important dates have been revealed and confirmed. Madden 27 drops worldwide on August 13 and early access begins on August 6. There's even a closed beta coming next week that will give fans a taste and developers valuable data as to how the upcoming iteration will perform at scale. There's plenty to know and here's all the information – including what to watch for on June 4, when both College Football and Madden 27 are revealed in detail.Who Is The Madden 27 Cover Athlete?The worst-kept secret in the Madden universe was confirmed on Wednesday, June 3 when Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was confirmed as the cover athlete for both the Standard and Deluxe Edition. Williams is the first Bears player to ever grace the cover of Madden. As a lifelong Bears fan, this is special to me, and no, I don't believe in stupid curses.Williams' Standard Edition cover captures his signature jump pass — a shot he told the New Heights podcast was inspired by old Michael Jordan Nike ads. The Deluxe Edition leans into his "Iceman" celebration and the custom nail art that has become part of his off-field identity.MORE FOR YOUHe starts Madden 27 at a 90 overall rating with a stated goal of pushing to 99 by year's end, which tracks with a 2025 season that saw him throw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns while leading Chicago to its first NFC North title since 2018 and its first playoff win since 2010.When Does Madden 27 Release?The game officially drops on August 13 and it will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. EA Play members will also get a 10-hour Early Access trial. The closed beta will likely ru...