The countdown for Madden 25 is well and truly on, with early access now available. If you’re waiting for the full release, we’ll tell you how much longer you need to hold out for.
EA Sports’ latest installment of the long-running franchise features Christian McCaffrey as the cover athlete and arrives during a big year for the developer, as Madden 25 releases just a month after EA College Football 25.
Those with early access are already enjoying Madden 25, but plenty are waiting for the full release. If you’re among them, our countdown tells you exactly when the full release is set for.
Madden 25 release date and time
Madden 25 releases on Aug. 16, 2024, but those who purchase the Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle with EA College Football 25 received the full game on Aug. 13, thanks to three days of early access.
Madden 25 has changed the formula from other EA Sports titles and has adopted a global release time—meaning that everyone can play at the same time, no matter the time zone. For those in the United States, you can play the full release of Madden 25 on Aug. 15.
Madden 25 early access began at 1pm PT/3pm CT/4pm ET/9pm BST on Aug. 12 (6am AEST on Aug 13).
If you’re sticking to the standard version of Madden 25 and won’t have early access, refer to the following countdown. The full release time for Madden 25 is Aug. 15 at 9pm PT 11pm CT/12am ET/5am BST and 5am BST/2pm AEST on Aug. 16.
What platforms is Madden 25 coming to?
Madden 25 releases on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Those on Xbox One and PS4 won’t have access to all the game’s features, however. The new BOOM Tech physics-based tackling system and the full changes to Superstar and Franchise mode are among the unavailable features.
