EA Sports has announced that the $1.7 million Madden NFL 25 Championship Series (MCS) will begin with next month's Kickoff Classic, featuring 25 players competing in six games.
The company also revealed that Australia will join the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada and Germany as eligible regions for players to participate.
MCS will conclude with the Madden Bowl in February 2025.
“MCS 25 will build on the record-setting MCS 24 season and bring exciting changes and new experiences to our fans,” said Madden NFL Esports Specialist Andrew Echanique. “Through our continued partnership with the NFL, we are providing Our players are provided with more opportunities to experience NFL stardom through new ways to compete, watch and win. We look forward to all the big games and game-changing moments in the NFL on the road to the Madden Bowl.
The first opportunity to earn MCS Points will be in the Kickoff Classic, which has a $100,000 prize pool and will take place during Early Access. Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Madden NFL 25 will be able to purchase this product.
MCS 25 Competition
Kick-off Classic
Deadline for registration: August 15
Ladder Tournament: August 14-15
Online Knockout Tournament: August 17-18
Broadcast final: September 4
kickoff challenge
Deadline for registration: August 25
Ladder Tournament: August 24th and 25th
Online Elimination: August 31st to September 1st
Broadcast Finals: September 10-11
The most feared challenge
Registration deadline: September 29
Ladder competition: September 21st to 22nd, 28th to 29th
Online Knockout Tournament: October 5-6
Broadcast Final: October 23
An overwhelming challenge
Deadline for registration: October 29
Ladder Tournament: October 26-29
Online Knockout Tournament: November 2-3
Live finals: November 13
Zero cold challenge
Deadline for registration: November 24
Ladder competition: November 16-17, 23-24
Online Knockout Round: December 7-8
Broadcast Final: December 18
Last chance qualifier
Deadline for registration: January 11
Ladder Match: January 11
Online elimination: January 12, 2014
MCS 25 Playoffs
Round of 14 and quarter-finals: January 21-22
Quarter-finals and semi-finals: January 29
“Madden NFL” 25 Bowls
Finals: February 7
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