If you’re ready for some football (and who isn’t?), then we’ve got some good news for you: Madden NFL 25 is here, which is probably the only chance for my NY Jets to find success.
A new Madden game is no surprise, but if you’re on the fence about picking up the new game this year, there’s a way to play Madden 25 without fully purchasing it and then making a decision based on your experience of 10 hours of playtime.
Here’s how to play the free 10-hour trial of Madden NFL 25.
How to get Madden 25 early
The 10-hour trial for Madden is available as part of an EA Play subscription, which costs $5.99 a month but is on sale for 99 cents for a new account’s first month, until Aug. 15. So, while the trial is not totally free, the $6 cost to try the game out and then decide if you want to purchase it later on is a better alternative than buying it at full price and being disappointed.
No matter what platform you play on, the 10 hours will only track while the game is open and being played, giving you ample time to decide if this year’s game is one you want to make the $70 investment in. And when your decision is made, you can cancel (or keep) the EA Play subscription just as easily.
According to EA, the EA Play 10-hour free trial of Madden 25 begins on Aug. 13. Purchasing an EA Play subscription is a simple task whether you play on PlayStation or Xbox, and we’ve detailed the process for you below.
How to get EA Play on Xbox
EA Play is included with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, so you’ll be able to access the trial and EA Play without any additional purchases if you’re already subscribed.
If you need a new subscription, here’s how to get EA Play while on Xbox:
- Open the Microsoft Store.
- Scroll left to the main menu and hover over “Home.”
- Scroll right and select “Subscriptions.”
- Find EA Play on the available subscriptions.
- Select which subscription you’d like.
- Enter your password or payment information.
- Download the game when it becomes available.
How to get EA Play on PS5
- Open up the PlayStation Store.
- Scroll right to the “Subscriptions” tab.
- Scroll down to EA Play and select “Learn More.”
- Select the subscription length you want.
- Enter your password or payment information.
- Once available, the Madden NFL 25 free trial can be found on the PlayStation Store. Just search for the game, and next to the purchase button, you’ll see a “Game Trial” button. Click it to begin downloading.
How to get EA Play on PC
- Download the EA App.
- Select the EA Play tab.
- Subscribe to EA Play.
- Use the EA Play tab to find Madden NFL 25 and download it.
