Franchise Mode

RE-WRITE HISTORY IN FRANCHISE

Maybe the Super Bowl didn't go your team's way. Maybe the entire season didn't. But in Madden NFL 26, it's yours for the taking. Whether you want to make a key trade or change how your team plays, you can run back the entire season in Franchise.

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Screenshot from Madden 26 franchise mode showing Andy Reid, Todd Bowles, Dan Campbell, and other real-life NFL coaches.

CHOOSE YOUR COACH

Create your coaching legacy by choosing from four exciting new archetypes, or step into the shoes of your favorite NFL head coach.

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BUILD THE PERFECT GAMEPLAN

Customize your all-new Weekly Strategy as you earn more abilities to fine-tune your game plans each week, and use new Play Sheets to add a strategic layer to play-calling.

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Madden 26 franchise mode screenshot showing the approval rating (79 per cent) of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.

MANAGE YOUR STAFF

Abilities now extend to your Coordinators and Trainers, so managing your coaching staff has never been more important. Level them up or use Staff Points to unlock abilities and shape your staff to your playstyle.

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Buy the Playoff Bundle

Live the entire football journey with the Playoff Bundle. Includes the Madden NFL 26 Standard Edition and EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 Standard Edition.

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