EA selects iconic NFL photo for Madden 26 cover
Saquon Barkley first Eagle in 20 years to grace Madden NFL 26 cover after historic season
New features and gameplay innovations for will be unveiled this Wednesday, June 4 and the game will launch on August 14, 2025
Madden NFL 25 sold more than 1 million units during its first week at retail
Electronic Arts stock (NASDAQ:EA) last traded at US$145.71
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) announced that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will be the cover athlete for EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 , marking a historic moment as the first Eagle to appear on the cover in two decades.
Barkley's selection comes on the heels of a record-shattering 2024 season that saw him rush for over 2,500 yards — the most in NFL history including playoffs — and lead the Eagles to a triumphant Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. His electrifying performances and unmatched athleticism have also earned him induction as the first member of the prestigious Madden NFL 26 '99 Club,' reserved for players with the highest possible rating in the game.
The cover reveal features two unique editions: one showcasing Barkley in full stride, and another immortalizing his jaw-dropping reverse hurdle — a play that instantly became one of the most iconic moments of the 2024 season.
EA SPORTS also announced that new features and gameplay innovations for Madden NFL 26 will be unveiled this Wednesday, June 4. The game is set to launch worldwide on August 14, 2025, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Madden NFL 25 sold more than 1 million units during its first week at retail.
With headquarters in Redwood City, California, and studios all over the world, Electronic Arts is a digital interactive entertainment company that develops, markets, publishes and delivers games, content and services that can be played by consumers on a range of platforms such as game consoles, personal computers, mobile phones, and tablets.
Electronic Arts stock (NASDAQ:EA) last traded at US$145.59 and has risen more than 6 per cent since this time last year.
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