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Madden NFL 26 Controls

Get your stick skills in order with this breakdown on the latest update to Madden NFL 26 controls.

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PlayStation Controls
Xbox Controls
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Switch 2 Controls
A screenshot schematic of an playstation controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to defense engaged mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
PlayStation Controls

Defense Engaged - Playstation Controls

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons showing button functions: ZR (Speed Rush), X (Swat), A (Switch Player), Right Stick (Rip), R (Bull Rush, Club/Swim).
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Defense Engaged - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the defense engaged mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Defense Engaged - Switch 2 Pro Controller

A screenshot schematic of an xbox controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to defense engaged mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Xbox Controls

Defense Engaged - Xbox Controls

Image showing PC controls for defensive pursuit in Madden 26, displayed on a black computer keyboard with commands added in white text.
PC Controls

Defense Pursuit - PC Controls

A screenshot schematic of an playstation controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the defense pursuit mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
PlayStation Controls

Defense Pursuit - Playstation Controls

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controls for Madden NFL 26: ZL for Strafe, L for Defensive Assist, ZR for Sprint, R for Strip Ball, Y for Dive Tackle, A for Switch Player, B for Breakdown Tackle, plus Hit Stick (UP), Cut Stick (DOWN), Blow-Up Blocker (FLICK).
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Defense Pursuit - Switch 2 Joy Con Controllers

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the defense pursuit mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Defense Pursuit - Switch 2 Pro Controller

A screenshot schematic of an xbox controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the defense pursuit mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Xbox Controls

Defense Pursuit - Xbox Controls

Image showing PC controls for passing in Madden 26, displayed on a black computer keyboard with commands added in white text.
PC Controls

Passing - PC Controls

A screenshot schematic of an playstation controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the passing mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
PlayStation Controls

Passing - Playstation Controls

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con layout: ZL for Free Form, L for High Pass, B/A/Y/X/R for Pump Fake, L + ZR for Scramble, R for Receiver 5, X for 4, Y for 3, A for 2, B for 1, ZL + R (Flick) for Playmaker, Right Stick for Throw Away.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Passing - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the passing mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Passing - Switch 2 Pro Controller

A screenshot schematic of an xbox controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the passing mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Xbox Controls

Passing - Xbox Controls

Image showing PC controls for the player-locked receiver in Madden 26, displayed on a black computer keyboard with commands added in white text.
PC Controls

Player Locked Receiver - PC Controls

A screenshot schematic of an playstation controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the player locked receiver mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
PlayStation Controls

Player Locked Receiver - Playstation Controls

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