How to participate in Madden NFL 26 Closed Beta? Dates, Features, and more

June 18 marks the start of the Madden NFL 26 Closed Beta, and players across PCs and consoles can test out the upcoming features early.

While this beta isn’t like the final product, it offers plenty of new features and more for the players to explore. Let’s look at how you can participate in this beta, followed by what’s on offer.

How to play the NFL 26 Closed Beta?

To participate in the program, you’ll need a Closed Beta key. This is awarded randomly, but you can increase your chances by completing the following steps.

• Log in to your EA account.
• Click on your profile avatar (on the top part of the screen).
• Go to Subscriptions and Memberships.
• Activate EA Playtesting. Select NFL Madden 26 if that’s available.

Note that this doesn’t automatically guarantee you will get a beta access code. There are additional rules that you need to follow.

• Accept the User and Madden NFL 26 Beta Agreement
• Have an cctive PS Plus or Xbox Live subscription
• Have an internet connection
• Be at least 18 years old
• Sign up for Community Playtesting on the EA website
• You must have played Madden NFL 25 actively.

If you’re selected for the beta, you’ll receive a code in your registered email. This code is non-transferable and can only be used with your account.

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Madden NFL 26 Closed Beta dates

The beta went live on June 18 at 12:00PM ET/10:00AM CT/9:00AM PST. It will continue until 11:59PM EST/9:59PM CT/8:59 PST on June 26.

All Madden NFL 26 Closed Beta features

Here are all the available modes in the Closed Beta.

• Play Now
• Online H2H 
• Practice Mode
• Madden Ultimate Team
• Mini Games
• Skill Trainer
• Superstar

Madden Ultimate Team will have plenty of features available, but not all of them.

• Events
  • Challenges:Training Camp
  • Ultimate Preseason
  • Forge
  • Epic Challenges
  • Solo Modes:Solo Champions: Easy
  • Solo Champions: Normal
  • Solo Champions: Hard
  • The League (Solo Seasons)
  • The Run (Solo Seasons)
  • Events:College OT: Study Hall (Requires 1 82, 83, or 84 OVR Starter)
  • College OT: Beta
  • Head 2 Head:MUT Ranked
  • Gauntlet
  • Regular Season
  • Sick Six
  • Squads Regular Season
  • Play A Friend:H2H PAF
  • All-Madden H2H PAF
  • Squads PAF
• Practice Mode

Any playbook, ratings, and further details in the beta are subject to change in the final version on August 14.

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