On August 10th, Electronic Arts announced that it had renewed its deal with the National Football League to ensure the continuation of the Madden NFL Championship Series (MCS). At this time, the exact length of the extension is not yet known.
As a result of this new deal, MCS tournaments and events will now coincide with the actual NFL season. This means that the Ultimate Madden NFL 23 Bowl will likely take place around the same time as Super Bowl LVII, which is scheduled for February 12th, 2023.
“As a trusted partner for more than 30 years, EA’s commitment to football authenticity with Madden NFL is exemplary,” said Ed Kiang, the VP of Gaming for the NFL, in a press release. “Extending our partnership with EA is another avenue for the League to grow fandom off the field and enhance the EA SPORTS Madden NFL Championship Series by aligning Madden competitive gaming with NFL moments. Our joint efforts will drive the type of excitement that NFL fans expect while also highlighting the best Madden players in the world.”
The combined prize pool for all MCS events is a whopping $1.7 million. The Ultimate Madden NFL 23 Bowl finals winner will walk away with $1 million.
Madden NFL 23 will be released on August 19th. Madden has already released the ratings and rosters for all teams and players featured in the game.
(All information was provided by Google, IGN, and USA Today)
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