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Football fans had plenty of interesting reactions after EA Sports revealed a brand new feature for franchise mode in “Madden 26.”
On Wednesday, the @EAMAddenNFL X/Twitter announced that franchise mode will feature “primetime” games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights. These games have unique graphics and are set at nighttime to give users the feel of playing a real primetime football game.
Check out the new primetime feature for Madden 26 here:
A look at the four broadcast packages in Madden NFL 26:
Top left — Sunday afternoon
Bottom left — Sunday Night Football
Top right — Monday Night Football
Bottom right — Thursday Night FootballA cool addition that gives each game a unique feel depending on when it’s played. https://t.co/jhyx7XDYBP pic.twitter.com/kzs60KkVqU
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 2, 2025
Here’s a glimpse at Madden NFL 26 Franchise Mode which will now feature halftime shows and weekly recaps with Scott Hanson, along with all-new custom broadcast packages for Sunday, Monday, and Thursday primetime games.
(via @EAMaddenNFL)
pic.twitter.com/ZuATtY7Fyy— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 2, 2025
EA Sports is always looking at ways to update its video games and make them more compelling for users. They didn’t have a Thursday, Sunday, or Monday Night Football game feature before, and social media had all sorts of compelling reactions to the big reveal.
“While the gameplay itself…remains terrible,” one fan said.
While the gameplay itself…remains terrible
— Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) July 2, 2025
“Holy ugly scorebugs,” a user added.
Holy ugly scorebugs
— Darren Healey (@DarrenHealey610) July 2, 2025
“Got to be the 4th or 5th time they tried to use ” weather ” as a selling point. & ” New/ improved” franchise is used every other year..,” said another.
Got to be the 4th or 5th time they tried to use " weather " as a selling point.
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" New/ improved" franchise is used every other year..— DAVE GRANT (@DaveGrant831) July 2, 2025
“I love it @EASPORTSCollege and @NBA2K need to do this,” wrote a fan.
I love it @EASPORTSCollege and @NBA2K need to do this
— Lorenzo Jordan (@Lorenzo_716) July 2, 2025
“Nice scoreboards for each broadcast packages, but no sideline commentary or postgame reporting for the wrapped up games,” another said.
Nice scoreboards for each broadcast packages, but no sideline commentary or postgame reporting for the wrapped up games. pic.twitter.com/h3z8ilEXQk
— Go Celtics (@SkolVikin) July 2, 2025
“Skipping ts every time,” a fan added.
Skipping ts every time
— Jaylen Waddles Burner (@TrolledbyWaddle) July 2, 2025
The new Madden 26 video game will be released on Aug. 26 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S and Windows.
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