- EA Sports Madden NFL 27 coming to Apple Arcade
- The exclusive Arcade version will be launched on August 6, 2026
- It offers full controller support and does not have microtransactions
EA Sports Madden NFL 27the next entry in the blockbuster football franchise is just around the corner – but you don’t need an expensive console to play it. That’s because there’s an Apple Arcade-exclusive version that you’ll be able to dive into right from your iPhone when it arrives on August 6.
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is an exclusive version of the game designed specifically for Apple Arcade with no ads or microtransactions. It features a variety of teams and the latest NFL rosters, with 11-on-11 on-field gameplay designed to be as authentic as possible while offering streamlined controls for mobile gaming. There’s also plenty of franchise management that puts you in charge of trades, free agents and more.
As you play through each season, a newly introduced ‘Narrative Messaging System’ will challenge you with new events with decisions that can affect the player’s performance and force you to adapt to the consequences.
Aside from the flagship Franchise mode, you’ll also be able to dive into Quick Play or try out a selection of custom franchises with their own handcrafted narratives that change on a monthly basis.
Regarding the announcement, EA’s vice president of franchise strategy and marketing Evan Dexter argued that “Apple Arcade is the perfect home for Madden” and “matches the complete, uncompromising experience we’ve built.” He added: “The future of soccer is now in your hands.”
In addition to iPhone, the game will also be available on iPad, Mac and Apple TV if you prefer to lie down on the sofa while playing. This is the first mobile Madden NFL games to also offer full mobile controller support, giving you a true console quality experience if you have the compatible hardware.
The title joins a number of other sports games already available on the service, including NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition and Football Manager 26 Touch — a lineup that senior director of Apple Arcade Alex Rofman said means “Apple Arcade delivers an unmatched selection of sports games for every kind of fan.”
The service is available for $6.99 / £6.99 / AU$9.99 or $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$9.99 per year or as part of all tiers of the more expensive Apple One bundle.
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