How to Intercept and Swat the ball

Knowing when and how to go for an interception or a swat is crucial to winning games in Madden 26.

Here is how to swat and intercept the football:

  • If you’re a couple yards away from a receiver, press X on Xbox / ▢ on PlayStation to swat the ball down.
  • If you’re playing tight coverage on a receiver, press Y on Xbox / △ on PlayStation to intercept the ball.
Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing DaRon Bland of the Cowboys making an interception against the Chargers.
Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing DaRon Bland of the Cowboys making an interception against the Chargers. is now the current item in the media gallery
Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing DaRon Bland of the Cowboys making an interception against the Chargers.