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Madden NFL 26 Mobile - What's New In MM26?

August 8, 2025

Sundays Start Early

In game screenshot of Madden NFL Mobile 26 opening menu with updated gameplay features

The sun's barely up, but the field is calling. 

It's not just about the drills and the sweat, it's about the shared moments with your team. The pre-game huddle, the smack talk, the friendly competition. It’s all of the little things, the unbreakable bonds that are forged in the early hours of Sunday. 

With Madden NFL 26 Mobile, you can experience that same feeling. Get up early, practice your skills, and share those unforgettable moments with your friends, because on the field and in the game, Sundays Start Early.

Welcome Home, Sportsfans!

A big warm welcome to Madden NFL 26 Mobile

We’re delighted to have you back, or to welcome you to the game for the first time, and we’re beyond excited to dig into another season!

If it’s your first time playing the game, be sure to check out our Madden 101 How To Play guide that’s up on the Gridiron Notes site! That will show you the ins-and-outs of the game, and whip you into shape to start this brand new season.

Now, let’s dig into what this new season has in store for you!

A Madden Mobile Makeover

In game screenshot of Main Menu featuring Events, Core, Competitive, My team, trades, leagues and store

First of all, we've completely redesigned the home screen to make it easier for you to jump straight into the action. Now, everything you need is right at your fingertips with bigger buttons and fewer distractions. 

The most important features are now front and center in a new left-hand menu, so you'll never have to hunt for what you're looking for. Plus, a bigger, bolder hero space now shows off the biggest NFL stars and real-life events with stunning visuals. 

This year we've also streamlined Season Team Training, making it more intuitive than ever. You can boost your team's Overall (OVR) by ranking up your Offense, Defense, or Special Teams. Or, if you're in a hurry, just use QUICK RANK UP!

Opening packs is one of the most exciting parts of the game, and we've made it even better. We've totally revamped the pack-opening experience to feel more polished and rewarding. 

With improved visuals, faster pacing, and better feedback, every pull feels like a premium moment, just as it should be. Now, the thrill of getting a rare player is matched by an epic unboxing experience that's as exciting as the cards themselves.

We've also made trading a lot more convenient this time around. Now, as soon as you open a pack, you can see all the trades a player can be included in, making it easier to find the perfect match!

Dual Player Cards

Introducing a groundbreaking feature that offers more authenticity and freedom than ever before: Dual Player Cards.

For the first time, you can now play a single card with two different skill sets, representing your favorite NFL stars and teams. 

Dual position cards give you flexibility: you can swap a player's role before a match even starts, or change their position mid-game to adapt to your opponent's strategy. This allows you to get more out of fewer cards and gives you more roster options!

A new Dual Player Card, featuring Travis Kelce and Creed Humphrey, will be available for players to acquire starting at launch! 

Just head on over to the Madden Academy, where you’ll find tutorials and challenges to get you up to speed on all the New Features, and complete two challenges to score this new Dual Player Card.

In game screenshot of Madden Academy presenting challenges to earn dual cards with Saquon Barkley posing with his helmet in his hands

This card will be available for you to grab all season long, so don’t worry about missing out on it if you don’t tackle the challenges right away.

That’s not all, though! Starting with the Opening Drive event on Launch, with every event this year we’ll introduce a new Dual Player Card into the player pool of items that players will have a chance to acquire through packs or through trades during the event! 

Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers will be the first dynamic duo Dual Player Card added to the pool of player items in Madden Mobile Ultimate Team during Opening Drive

Dual Cards can enhance your team's versatility but also boost your overall rating (OVR) through powerful team chemistry. 

Build your ultimate roster and take the field with these hybrid hard hitters!

Player Traits

Image showing the Madden NFL Mobile playercard for Saquon Barkley (95 OVR) alongside his player traits on a dark blue background.

Take control of your favorite players like never before with the new Player Traits system! Much like special abilities in our Madden HD games, this feature lets you customize your cards with unique enhancements. Now you can make your favorite players truly your own by choosing from a wide variety of new abilities.

You can acquire Trait Crates to unlock new abilities and then upgrade them to provide even stronger stat boosts, all the way up to level 5. 

With over 20 game-changing traits available at launch, you can build a roster that plays exactly how you want it to.

New Player Traits that will be available at launch include:

  • Bruiser
  • Spinster
  • Punisher
  • Edge Threat
  • Run Crusher
  • And many more…

These traits improve the probability of specific actions succeeding in the game, such as spin moves or trucking. 

When a special ability is activated during gameplay, a unique pop-up message will appear on your screen to let you know that a game-changing moment is happening!

Player Evolution (EVO)

Image showing a confirmation screen to confirm a player card for Jalen Hurts to Evo in Madden NFL Mobile.

Get ready to build your perfect team and see them grow over time with the new Player Evolution (EVO) mechanic.

You can now upgrade your favorite cards and watch them become tomorrow's superstars. Player Evolution gives you a unique way to upgrade your players' Overall Ratings (OVRs) throughout the season, allowing you to turn a good player into a great one without having to constantly replace them. 

It's a progression system built to last!

Improved VS Mode.

In-game screenshot from Madden NFL Mobile showing stats, rewards and leaderboards in VS mode on the right hand side.

Ready to put your skills to the test? 

Dive into a new era of competitive play where you can challenge your friends to an exhilarating VS match. But the fun doesn't stop there! After the dust settles, you'll get to analyze your performance with more in-depth post-game stats than ever before, helping you pinpoint exactly what went right… or wrong!

Get ready for an ever-evolving challenge with player versus environment (PvE) scenarios during special events. These unique modes will push you to adapt your strategies and tactics in a way that regular matches don't. 

To truly master the game, you can even create a VS mode-specific Playbook, a customizable guide to your winning strategies. In the end, it's all about one thing: you versus them, with more freedom and depth than you've ever experienced.

Let’s Get At It!

With the launch of the new season, one thing’s for certain, and it’s that Madden NFL 26 Mobile is about to tackle you with the same rush of getting up early, honing your skills, and sharing those unforgettable moments with your crew that the real players experience, all in the palm of your hand.

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