With Real Player Motion Technology, a new animation system that unlocks next level responsiveness and player personality, players will experience more precision as they run, cut, catch and celebrate on the gridiron this season.  Along with more authentic ways to build an NFL roster, the ability to train and develop players, achieving NFL greatness never felt so personal.  EA celebrates this year’s release three  days earlier on August 7th with the Hall of Fame Edition, featuring six-time Pro Bowl player and 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, wide receiver, Terrell Owens on the cover. Fans can anticipate a second cover athlete for the Standard Edition to be released on August 10th.  Experience all the tackles, touchdowns, and turnovers in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 19...

In Madden NFL 19 Franchise Mode, players can choose the offensive and defensive schemes that best fit their playstyle as they compete in single player and/or multiplayer seasons. Schemes are also linked to a new intuitive progression system - based on authentic positional archetypes - that give virtual coaches the tools and the big decision to either win now or build their squad for the future.  NFL fans will also have a top community-requested feature with the introduction of Custom Draft Class Creator where fans can create their own draft classes featuring players from the past and present for use in Franchise.

Madden NFL 19 Ultimate Team gives fans even more ways to choose their path to glory as new training tools let them develop their favorite players their way via Player Upgrades.  For players who want to prove they’re the best of the best in Solo Challenges, a new curated single-player experience called MUT Solo Battles provides a leaderboard reward system allowing fans to showcase their skills on the field while competing against other top Ultimate Team players. 

Electronic Arts announced that the culminating EA SPORTS Madden NFL 19 Championship Series event, Madden NFL 19 Bowl, smashed franchise media consumption records solidifying its place in the mainstream esports lexicon.

Madden NFL 19 Bowl’s Twitch audience peaked at 97,000 viewers, a 650 percent annual increase, and the stream generated more than 2.5 million views, an 850 percent year-over-year increase. The ESPN2 broadcast of the one-hour final had a total reach of 805,000 viewers, and combined Madden NFL 19 Bowl Twitch and ESPN2 broadcasts secured a 208,000 average minute audience during the final, which tracks average minute-by-minute viewership. To reach more Madden NFL and esports fans, the broadcast plan for Madden NFL 19 Bowl included Twitch integration, a primetime ESPN2 linear broadcast, strategic stream embeds through fan site partnerships and connecting through community channels.

The success of Madden NFL 19 Bowl comes on the heels of Madden NFL 19 Championship Series event successes as both the Madden NFL 19 Classic and Madden NFL 19 Club Championship also secured double digit growth in viewers on digital platforms. The success of the Madden NFL 19 Championship Series reflects the commitment of the National Football League to esports as a way to spread the passion around the sport of football and draw a deeper connection to the NFL, its clubs and players.

“Drini’s Madden NFL 19 Bowl victory in front of a record-setting audience elevates him into superstardom and accelerates our mission to make stars of all our players,” said Todd Sitrin, SVP and GM of EA Competitive Gaming. “This year was a monumental step forward for the Madden NFL 19 Championship Series and is a testament to the powerful role traditional sports and esports play in attracting a global audience of players and spectators.”

“We’re thrilled with all the results from the Madden NFL 19 Championship Series and congratulate Drini Gjoka on his win in the Madden NFL 19 Bowl,” said Rachel Hoagland, VP and Head of Gaming and esports for the NFL. “These events are a key piece to the NFL’s overall esports strategy and represent a very natural way to elevate our brand and engage the next generation of fans.”

Drini Gjoka dominated Mike Spoto 41-0 in the Madden NFL 19 Bowl and became the Madden NFL 19 champion, raising his Madden NFL Championship Series lifetime earnings to just shy of $200,000. This was Drini’s second Madden NFL Major victory advancing him to second all-time only behind Michael Skimbo – a three-time winner. Madden NFL Majors are the biggest tournaments of the year possessing the highest stakes and biggest prize pools.

Throughout the season, telling compelling stories was key for connecting audiences to the Madden NFL 19 Championship Series. Partnerships with The CW on the “EA SPORTS Madden NFL 19 Classic” entertainment special and with ESPN on the four-part “Road to Madden NFL Bowl” docuseries ignited fandom as competitor friendships, rivalries, triumphs and tribulations humanized their journeys.

Madden NFL 19 Bowl was enhanced through its connection to the Madden NFL 20 reveal as 2018 NFL MVP, Patrick Mahomes, was named cover athlete live on ESPN during its pre-event NFL Draft 2019 broadcast. Immediately after the reveal, the Madden NFL 19 Bowlaired a Madden NFL 20 segment highlighting the new trailer, revealed the Madden NFL 20 Ultimate Superstar Edition and granting viewers a special edition 98 OVR Patrick Mahomes Madden NFL 19 Ultimate if they watched the Madden NFL 19 Bowl on Twitch.

Fans eager to control AB and other NFL stars will see the immediate benefits of Real Player Motion in Madden NFL 19. RPM technology will give fans even more control of in-game moves and immersive animations, making AB and other players’ move and act like their real-life counterparts as they charge through the game, showcasing their unique personalities, mannerisms, and of course, celebrations.

For fans who can’t wait to get hands-on with this year’s authentic football experience, EA Access members can play Madden NFL 19 first, starting August 2nd on Xbox One. EA Access members will also receive a 10% discount when they pre-order the digital version of Madden NFL 19 on Xbox Live.

Want to tackle the gridiron on the go? Rebuilt from the ground up to deliver a completely revamped football experience, Madden NFL Overdrive is the new update for mobile available August 15th, 2018 on iOS and Android.

Madden NFL 19 will be available worldwide on August 10 for Xbox One and PS4 on August 10, 2019.