$1.7M Madden NFL 25 MCS to begin with Kickoff Classic

EA Sports announced the $1.7 million Madden NFL 25 Championship Series (MCS) will feature 25 players competing across six tournaments, begin with next month's Kickoff Classic.

The company also revealed that Australia will join the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada and Germany as eligible regions for players to compete through.

The MCS will conclude with the Madden Bowl in February 2025.

"MCS 25 will build on the momentum of a record-setting MCS 24 season with exciting changes and new experiences for our fans," said Andrew Echanique, Madden NFL esports commissioner. "In continued partnership with the NFL, we're delivering more opportunities for our players to experience NFL stardom through new ways to compete, watch, and win. We're looking forward to all of the big plays and game-changing moments on the road to the Madden Bowl."

The first opportunity to earn MCS points will come at the Kickoff Classic, which will feature a $100,000 prize pool and will take place during the Early Access period. It will be available to those who pre-ordered the Madden NFL 25 Deluxe Edition.

MCS 25 COMPETITIONS

KICKOFF CLASSIC

Registration Ends: August 15

Ladder Play: August 14-15

Online Eliminations: August 17-18

Broadcast Finals: September 4

KICKOFF CHALLENGE

Registration Ends: August 25

Ladder Play: August 24-25

Online Eliminations: August 31-September 1

Broadcast Finals: September 10-11

MOST FEARED CHALLENGE

Registration Ends: September 29

Ladder Play: September 21-22, 28-29

Online Eliminations: October 5-6

Broadcast Finals: October 23

UNSTOPPABLE CHALLENGE

Registration Ends: October 29

Ladder Play: October 26-29

Online Eliminations: November 2-3

Broadcast Finals: November 13

ZERO CHILL CHALLENGE

Registration Ends: November 24

Ladder Play: November 16-17, 23-24

Online Eliminations: December 7-8

Broadcast Finals: December 18

LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER

Registration Ends: January 11

Ladder Play: January 11

Online Eliminations: January 12, 14

MCS 25 PLAYOFFS

Round of 14 & Quarter Finals: January 21-22

Quarterfinals & Semifinals: January 29

MADDEN NFL 25 BOWL

Grand Finals: February 7

--Field Level Media