Madden NFL 26 Joins Xbox Game Pass Ahead of Super Bowl

Players can experience the big game on their Xbox before kickoff.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Madden NFL 26 is coming to Xbox Game Pass in February, just in time for the Super Bowl this Sunday. Subscribers can play the latest Madden game on their Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, or PC, and experience the thrill of the big game before the actual kickoff. Along with Madden NFL 26, Xbox Game Pass is also adding several other new titles to its library, including Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, Relooted, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Roadside Research, and Starsand Island.

Why it matters

The addition of Madden NFL 26 to Xbox Game Pass allows football fans to get in on the action ahead of the Super Bowl, whether they want to simulate the big game or start their own franchise. It also gives Xbox Game Pass subscribers access to a wide variety of new games across different genres, from family-friendly racing to stylish action-adventure titles.

The details

Madden NFL 26 is available now for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The game aims to capture the feel of a real NFL Sunday, from the gritty action in the trenches to the split-second decisions that can swing a game. Other new additions to Xbox Game Pass include Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, a colorful, family-friendly monster-truck racer; Relooted, a unique Africanfuturist heist game; and BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, a fast-paced roguelite action adventure set in the BlazBlue universe.

  • Madden NFL 26 is available now for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
  • Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship is available now for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
  • Relooted will be available on February 10 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
  • BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Roadside Research, and Starsand Island will be available on February 12 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
  • High on Life 2 will be available on February 13 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
  • Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be available on February 17 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.

The players

Xbox Game Pass

A subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games on Xbox consoles, PC, and mobile devices, with prices starting at $10 per month.

Madden NFL 26

The latest installment in the long-running Madden NFL video game franchise, which aims to capture the feel of a real NFL Sunday.

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The takeaway

The addition of Madden NFL 26 and other new titles to Xbox Game Pass provides subscribers with a diverse selection of games to enjoy, from sports simulations to action-adventure and family-friendly experiences. This allows Xbox fans to find something to suit their gaming preferences and get in on the excitement of the upcoming Super Bowl, all through their Game Pass subscription.