Here’s When Madden NFL 27 Will Unlock Around the World
Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle buyers will receive Early Access before the standard launch reaches each region on August 13 or 14.
EA Sports has shared the regional launch schedule for Madden NFL 27, with Early Access beginning on August 10 in parts of the Americas before reaching other regions on August 11. The standard worldwide launch will arrive on August 13 or August 14, depending on the player’s location.
The times come from EA’s Steam announcement and apply to the Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle Early Access period as well as the full worldwide release.
Madden NFL 27 Release Times by Region
All times below are local to the city shown. Los Angeles, Chicago, and Mexico City will receive the worldwide release on August 13, while New York, Europe, Rio de Janeiro, and Melbourne will see it on August 14.
| Location | Early Access | Worldwide Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | August 10, 9:00 p.m. PT | August 13, 9:00 p.m. PT |
| Chicago | August 10, 11:00 p.m. CT | August 13, 11:00 p.m. CT |
| Mexico City | August 10, 10:00 p.m. CT | August 13, 10:00 p.m. CT |
| New York | August 11, 12:00 a.m. ET | August 14, 12:00 a.m. ET |
| London | August 11, 5:00 a.m. BST | August 14, 5:00 a.m. BST |
| Paris | August 11, 6:00 a.m. CEST | August 14, 6:00 a.m. CEST |
| Madrid | August 11, 6:00 a.m. CEST | August 14, 6:00 a.m. CEST |
| Munich | August 11, 6:00 a.m. CEST | August 14, 6:00 a.m. CEST |
| Rio de Janeiro | August 11, 1:00 a.m. BRT | August 14, 1:00 a.m. BRT |
| Melbourne | August 11, 2:00 p.m. AEST | August 14, 2:00 p.m. AEST |
Players who pre-purchased the Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle can already download the PC version through Steam, as detailed in the pre-load window announcement. Standard access will follow the regional times above.
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Madden NFL 27
Developed by EA Orlando
Run the league one decision at a time in EA Sports Madden NFL 27, powered by the all-new Persona Engine.
- Genre Simulator, Sport, Strategy
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Perspective Third person
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
- Release August 13, 2026
- Publisher EA Sports
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