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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
PC Controls
Switch 2 Controls
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers with gameplay controls labeled: Left Joy-Con - ZL for Foot Fire Release, Left Stick for Route Running/Move Player, Down Arrow for Player Lock; Right Joy-Con - ZR for Just-Go Release, R for Hop Step Release.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Player Locked Receiver - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

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

Player Locked Receiver - Switch 2 Pro Controller

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

Player Locked Receiver - Xbox Controls

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PC Controls

Pre-Play Defense - PC Controls

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons: Left - ZL: Show Play Art, -: Timeout, stick: Player Lock, D-pad: Subs. Right - ZR: X-Factor, R: Keys, X: Coverage, Y: Audible, A: Switch, B: DEF Route, +: Menu.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Pre-Play Defense - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

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

Pre-Play Offense - PC Controls

Nintendo Switch sports game controls: Left Joy-Con: Show Play Art (ZL), Pass Protect (L), Timeout (-), Motion Player (L joystick). Right Joy-Con: X-Factor (ZR), Hot Route (X), Audible (Y), Snap Ball (B).
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Pre-Play Offense - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

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

PrePlay Defense - Playstation Controls

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

PrePlay Defense - Switch 2 Pro Controller

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

PrePlay Defense - Xbox Controls

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

PrePlay Offense - Playstation Controls

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

PrePlay Offense - Switch 2 Pro Controller

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

PrePlay Offense - Xbox Controls

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

Running - PC Controls

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

Running - Playstation Controls

Nintendo Switch controls: Left Joy-Con: Celebration (B+ZL+ZR), Pitch (L). Right Joy-Con: Sprint (ZR), Protect Ball (R), Hurdle (Y), Slide/Give Up [TAP], Dive [HOLD], Spin (A), Stiff Arm (B), Truck (R), Dead Leg/Juke/Spin (Right Stick).
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Running - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

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