- EA Sports Madden NFL 27 comes to Apple Arcade
- the exclusive arcade edition launches August 6, 2026
- It offers full controller support and does not include microtransactions.
EA Sports Madden NFL 27The next installment of the hit football franchise is just around the corner, but you won’t need an expensive console to play it. That’s because an exclusive version is coming to Apple Arcade that you can jump into right from your iPhone when it arrives on August 6.
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is an exclusive version of the game designed specifically for Apple Arcade without ads or microtransactions. It features a variety of teams and the latest NFL player rosters, with 11v11 on-field gameplay that aims to be as authentic as possible while offering controls optimized for mobile play. There’s also a lot of franchise management, which puts you in charge of trades, free agents, and more.
As you play each season, a newly introduced ‘Narrative Prompt System’ will challenge you with new events with decisions that can affect player performance and force you to adapt to the consequences.
In addition to the flagship Franchise mode, you’ll also be able to dive into Quick Play or try out a selection of custom themed franchises with their own hand-crafted narratives that change monthly.
Regarding the announcement, EA’s vice president of franchise strategy and marketing, Evan Dexter, said that “Apple Arcade is the perfect home for go crazy” and “matches the complete and uncompromising experience we have created.” He added: “the future of football is now in your hands.”
In addition to iPhone, the game will also be available on iPad, Mac, and Apple TV if you prefer to lounge on the couch while playing. This is the first mobile NFL Crazy The game also offers full support for mobile controllers, giving you a truly console-quality experience if you have compatible hardware.
The title joins other sports games already available on the service, including NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition and Football Manager 26 Touch — a selection that Apple Arcade Senior Director Alex Rofman says means “Apple Arcade offers an unrivaled range of sports games for all types of fans.”
The service is available for $6.99 / £6.99 / AU$9.99 or $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$9.99 a year or as part of all tiers of the more expensive Apple One package.
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