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Madden NFL 26 is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial

Posted on January 14, 2026 by (@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2

Today, Nintendo announced Madden NFL 26 as the next Game Trial for its Switch Online service in North America. This is the first Nintendo Switch 2-only game that’s been a part of the promotion.

If you’re an active Nintendo Switch Online member, you can access the entirety of Madden NFL 26 starting on January 15 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Progress transfers to the full version for those that decide to purchase it later.

Meanwhile, even if you’re not a Nintendo Switch Online member, you can save on the title right now. It’s currently 60 percent off until January 25 at 11:59 PM PT / January 26 at 2:59 AM ET.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Step into the All-Madden legacy this season. Experience generational playmakers, unlock rewards, and celebrate football’s greatest coach.

Energize your team in EA Sports Madden NFL 26 with the Goal Line Pack! Log in to Madden Ultimate Team in Madden NFL 26 and receive three 88 OVR BND to add to your lineup: LaDainian Tomlinson, TJ Watt, Jalen Ramsey

EA Sports Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay – with new player-specific traits, authentic play-styles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches.

Built from Sundays. Real NFL data powers the realest Madden to date.

Key Features

  • Star NFL quarterbacks move, look, and feel more like the superstars they are.
  • Adaptive counters informed by real NFL coaching trends.
  • Modernized depth charts, new positional roles, and the Wear & Tear system add strategy and experimentation to roster management and game-planning.
  • Depending on how extreme the conditions are, Football Weather can completely disrupt your original game plan. Adapt to new challenges like limited visibility downfield in heavy snow and fog, or wet conditions that will directly impact player movement, stamina, ball security, and more.

More news regarding Nintendo Switch Online can be found here.

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