Before pre-ordering Madden 26, it’s worth reviewing every edition and understanding the differences between them.
Madden 26 officially releases soon, meaning you don’t have much longer to take advantage of the pre-order bonuses. Madden is much different than other sports video game franchises because EA develops both Madden and the College Football franchise.
EA used that luxury to its advantage and offered a package that includes both games. Not only that, but you can take the player you created in College Football 26 and continue their journey in Madden 26, after spending four seasons in school.
Madden 26 Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-ordering any edition of Madden 26 comes with a few bonuses, including Franchise Coach Ability Points, a MUT Cover Athlete Elite Player Item, and a Super Star Legendary XP Boost.
Coach Abilities are a new feature in Madden 26, and there are 22 offensive and 24 defensive abilities available at launch. For example, the Trimmed Edges ability gives your offensive tackles an increased chance to win against various pass rush moves, while Sure Hands increases the likelihood of receivers catching passes. Coach Ability Points are used to unlock new abilities.
As the name suggests, the Superstar Legendary XP boost significantly accelerates the amount of XP earned in Superstar mode for your created pro. If you bring over your created player from College Football 26 and combine it with this boost, you will have a massive head start.
All Madden 26 Editions & Prices
The Standard Edition of College Football 26, priced at $69.99 and this edition includes all of the previously mentioned pre-order bonuses.
Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition, priced at $99.99, comes with seven days of early access, Early Access Solo Challenges, and Madden Points to spend in Ultimate Team.
Finally, the MVP Edition costs $149.99. It includes all of the previously mentioned bonuses, as well as the College Football 26 Deluxe Edition, which contains 4600 CUT Points and a Names of the Game Player Item in Ultimate Team.
Each of the editions has a slight price reduction with an EA Play membership, which is included in an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Check out all the bonuses available and compare editions below.
| Bonus | Standard Edition | Deluxe Edition | MVP Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Coach Ability Points | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MUT Cover Athlete Elite Player Item | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Superstar Legendary XP Boost | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 7 Day Early Access | No | Yes | Yes |
| Early Access Solo Challenges | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4600 Madden Points | No | Yes | Yes |
| College Football 26 | No | No | Yes |
| Names of the Game CUT Player Item | No | No | Yes |
| 4600 College Football Points | No | No | Yes |
Which edition, if any, do you plan on pre-ordering? Let us know in the Insider Gaming forum.
For more on Madden 26, check out all of the rookie ratings and Club 99 members.
