Madden NFL 23 delivers the ultimate, authentic 11v11 football simulation experience. Headlined by the game changing impact of the FieldSENSE Gameplay System - a new foundation for consistent, ultra-realistic gameplay - only available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, players will have more control in their hands at all positions in every part of Madden NFL 23.   

Through new technology and mechanics, FieldSENSE delivers a gameplay flow with realistic outcomes on the field. FieldSENSE leverages animation branching technology to enable Hit Everything, which redefines the physical interactions during the play allowing players to fight for every inch and change the outcome of tackles - whether mid-air or on the ground. It also provides new mechanics such as 360 Cuts, giving players the ability to change direction on a dime while controlling ball-carriers, and Skill Based Passing, a new way to pass that offers players the ultimate control to place the ball exactly where they want, with the power they want.

Regardless of the mode, FieldSENSE changes gameplay across Madden NFL 23, giving players the control to showcase their skills on the sticks, and to become gamechangers on the field. Coupled with a multitude of improvements to core gameplay systems that upgrade the football fundamentals like zone coverage, the pass rush, and containing mobile quarterbacks, Madden NFL 23 hits a new level of gameplay balance. 

Presentation across the game also gets a boost with new Player Body Types, gear and visuals rebuilt from the ground up using new NFL player full body and game day gear scans for the first time. Hundreds of new player and coach likenesses have also been scanned for launch, with more delivered all season long. Plus, new player-focused 4K touchdown cameras that recreate the latest NFL broadcasts, lead to unprecedented NFL realism.

Electronic Arts and the National Football League (NFL) revealed a new multi-year partnership renewal for the EA Sports Madden NFL Championship Series (MCS). 

The announcement follows competitive Madden NFL’s best season in history as last year’s MCS 22 achieved a 4x broadcast increase for its average minute audience year-over-year. The agreement will help align MCS with NFL events and key moments throughout the season, as the NFL and EA continue to grow and deepen NFL fandom through esports.  The NFL and EA will elevate Madden NFL competitors into stars, using creative, humanizing storytelling to entertain Madden and football fans alike.

“Madden NFL esports continues to deepen the love of the game with fans, players, and viewers. It’s teaching viewers how to improve at the game, while deepening engagement with Madden’s most loyal fanbase,” said Brent Koning, VP of EA Esports. “Since the MCS started five years ago, it has helped showcase the game by elevating the greatest players in the world, while giving every single Madden NFL player the chance to go from couch to champion. We can’t wait to see how the MCS 23 season unfolds.”

“As a trusted partner for more than 30 years, EA’s commitment to football authenticity with Madden NFL is exemplary,” said Ed Kiang, VP, Video Gaming at the NFL. “Extending our partnership with EA is another avenue for the League to grow fandom off the field and enhance the EA SPORTS Madden NFL Championship Series by aligning Madden competitive gaming with NFL moments. Our joint efforts will drive the type of excitement that NFL fans expect while also highlighting the best Madden players in the world.” 

To maximize reach and fan engagement, the recently announced MCS 23 calendar will closely align with the NFL season, culminating with the Ultimate Madden NFL 23 Bowl during the week of Super Bowl LVII, as $1.7 million in total prize money is up for grabs throughout the season.

The NFL and EA will partner on innovative new experiences to provide fans around the world with more ways to connect with the excitement of NFL football. Additionally, Campbell’s Chunky Soup will return as an MCS partner and receive virtual naming rights to the uniquely created Campbell's Chunky Stadium.

MCS 23 will feature an expanded competitive program for football and esports fans, providing more ways to compete and additional entertainment to watch. A high-level breakdown of MCS 23 tournaments, qualification, and registration details can be found below. 

More details of the partnership will be shared in the coming months, with information on EA Sports FC products being made available in Summer 2023.

MCS 23 will feature an expanded competitive program for football and esports fans, providing more ways to compete and additional entertainment to watch. A high-level breakdown of MCS 23 tournaments, qualification, and registration details can be found below. 

More details of the partnership will be shared in the coming months, with information on EA Sports FC products being made available in Summer 2023.

• Ultimate Kickoff:
• • Registration: August 8-21
  • Qualifiers: August 20-28
  • Broadcast: September 7 & 9
  • Prize Pool: $180,000
• Ultimate Thanksgiving:
• • Registration: September 5 - October 2
  • Qualifiers: October 1 – October 23
  • Broadcast: November 9-16
  • Prize Pool: $260,000
• Ultimate Wild Card:
• • Registration: November 7 - December 1
  • Qualifiers: November 29 - December 18
  • Broadcast: January 6-11
  • Prize Pool: $260,000
• Last Chance Qualifier:
• • Registration: January 2-14
  • Qualifiers: January 14-15
• Ultimate Madden NFL 23 Bowl:
• • Broadcast: January 23 & 27; February 2-3 & 10
  • Prize Pool: $1,000,000

Interested fans can register to compete in the MCS 23 here!

Face of the Franchise: The League is back with a sharper focus on building a legendary NFL career across five skill positions, including cornerback for the first time, and the goal of joining the coveted Madden NFL 99 Club. FieldSENSE brings player-specific mechanics all across the game and because The League is a player-locked mode, regardless of the chosen position in Face of the Franchise, there are new mechanics to master. New additions to Franchise Mode include top player requests like all-new Free Agency and Contract enhancements, improvements to Scouting, and updates to the Hub and Trade Logic, putting players in the owner’s chair to call the shots from the front office. Simplified team-building and convenient competition in Madden Ultimate Team allow fans to assemble the most powerful roster of current stars and legends of the NFL. 

Three unique Madden NFL 23 covers pay tribute to a different chapter in Coach Madden’s unforgettable life. Notably, the Madden NFL 23 All Madden Edition features artwork created by a popular artist in sports culture, Chuck Styles, to highlight Coach as a video game icon who helped grow the love of NFL football around the world.

Fans who pre-order the Madden NFL 23 All Madden Edition by August 18 will receive numerous benefits including 3-day early access, 4600 Madden Points, Dual Entitlement to upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version, Exclusive Early Access Challenges, and more. 

In addition, eager fans who pre-order the Madden NFL 23 All Madden Edition by July 22 will also receive an All-Madden Team Elite Player item. EA Play members can also play Madden NFL 23 early with a 10-hour trial starting three days before launch and enjoy exclusive in-game benefits each month. Additionally, EA Play Pro members on PC can unlock the Madden NFL 23 EA Play Pro Edition early and receive all the EA Play rewards plus 500 Madden Points† with each monthly log-in.

Madden NFL 23 is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Origin, Steam and Epic Games Store.) on August 19, 2022.