We’re honoring Coach John Madden’s legacy with all-new content across game modes in the November 19 title update of Madden NFL 26. From leading your team the way Coach would, to celebrating the latest All-Madden team that represents his ideal player, there’s something for every player during All-Madden.
Throughout Madden NFL 26 we’re infusing Coach Madden from the booth to the turf with new commentary lines speaking everything from John Madden’s Thanksgiving to his impact on NFL players, franchises, and fans. We’ve also added Team Select SFX that include samples from John Madden.
All-Madden Legacy Game
Speaking of, check out the full All-Madden team reveal, then jump into the All-Madden Legacy Game in Kick Off to play with and against iconic legends and NFL superstars in the historic Oakland Coliseum. Not only will you hear the Madden NFL 06 theme song in the pregame flow, you’ll also get original John Madden commentary for some of the featured All-Madden Team players like LaDainian Tomlinson. And when the final whistle blows? Celebrate victory the way Coach would’ve wanted – with a postgame Turducken celebration!
All-Madden Team
Watch our social channels and website for the full reveal, but here are some of the Legends and current Superstars from this year’s All-Madden rosters.
Legends: Peyton Manning, Deion Sanders, Rob Gronkowski, Jason Kelce, JJ Watt, LaDainian Tomlinson
Superstars: TJ Watt, Justin Jefferson, Maxx Crosby, Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley, Quentin Nelson
Playbooks
Play football the way John Madden designed it with his legendary playbook on both sides of the ball, available to use across Madden NFL 26 game modes. Each is crafted around Coach Madden’s signature style, including several plays recreated from the original John Madden Football game.
Franchise
In Franchise, lead with Coach’s iconic style and philosophy with multiple options. Play as John Madden himself by choosing the Las Vegas Raiders, then select a unique Coach Tile and lead your team on a quest to bring another Super Bowl trophy home to the Silver and Black.
You can also take another direction and lead your Franchise with a new Coach Archetype: Master Motivator. Inspired by Coach’s unmatched passion and leadership, this archetype features 7 new abilities, 2 unique playsheets, and the 2 all-new playbooks.
New abilities:
- Boom! Run It Right at ’Em
- Make ’Em Cover It All
- Win With Four
- Jam ’Em Up,
- Teach ’Em Up,
- All-Madden Effort
- Find the Right Guy
New playsheets:
- Old-School Football
- Hit ’Em at the Line
Superstar
It’s time for your Superstar to step into Coach’s world with brand-new storylines, including a Quest line with an XP Boost reward and John Madden-themed Team Pass.
Ultimate Team
Finally, build a dream team worthy of Coach and chase greatness in Ultimate Team. Get a John Madden Champion player item for your offensive line, check out new player items for All-Madden Legends and current NFL superstars, and complete Challenges that relive key moments from Coach’s career.
This is dedicated to the man who helped define football for generations of players and fans. From his unmistakable voice to his unmatched football wisdom, our John Madden update is a tribute to the coach, the commentator, and the legend whose name lives on every Sunday. Be All-Madden and jump into Madden NFL 26 today and honor the legendary Coach that started it all.