Saquon Barkley the New Face of Madden NFL 26 Cover

Saquon Barkley breaks records and makes history as the face of Madden NFL 26. Philadelphia Eagles fans and gamers alike have a new reason to celebrate: superstar running back Saquon Barkley is officially the face of EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26. In a historic move, Barkley becomes the first Eagle in two decades to land on the cover, and his electrifying 2024 season has also earned him induction as the inaugural member of the coveted Madden NFL 26'99 Club.

           “Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL ‘99 Club are both dreams come true,” said Barkley. “I’m grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans              for their support, and I can’t wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26.”

Record-Setting Season, Legendary Moment

Barkley’s 2024 campaign was nothing short of legendary. He became the first player in NFL history to rush for over 2,500 yards in a single season (including playoffs) and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. One of the two unique Madden NFL 26 covers immortalizes his jaw-dropping reverse hurdle, an athletic feat that instantly became one of the most iconic plays in NFL history.

“Saquon's reverse hurdle was one of the rare, defining moments in NFL history that would have once been described as 'something out of a videogame,'” said Evan Dexter, VP, Franchise Strategy & Marketing, EA SPORTS Madden NFL. “Now, it’s a display of the athleticism and creativity of one football's most electrifying athletes. Madden NFL 26 will deliver the most real NFL experience we've ever built so that players can experience more of the unreal moments that Saquon put on display all season long. The full reveal is this Wednesday - don’t miss what’s next.”

Madden NFL 26: Release Date, Platforms, and Pre-Order Perks

Madden NFL 26 launches worldwide on August 14 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Fans eager to get a head start can pre-order the Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition now, unlocking perks like 3-day early access, 4600 Madden Points, and a range of extras. For those who want even more, the EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle includes deluxe editions of both EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26, plus 3-day early access and a suite of rewards for both games.

What’s Next?

The full feature reveal for Madden NFL 26 drops this Wednesday, June 4. Stay tuned to official Madden NFL channels for the latest updates, trailers, and more as the countdown to launch begins. Saquon Barkley’s rise to the cover isn’t just a win for Eagles fans, it’s a celebration of one of the most electrifying athletes in football and a promise that Madden NFL 26 will deliver the most authentic and jaw-dropping NFL experience yet.