Madden NFL 26 Player Count: Is It Dead?

Madden NFL 26

Steam app 3230400

Madden NFL 26

TiburonAug 14, 2025Simulation, Sports

$69.99 MixedSteam Deck Unsupported
  • Simulation
  • Sports
  • Football (American)
  • Competitive
  • Strategy
  • Multiplayer
Playing now
456
Updated 4 minutes ago
24-hour peak
1,363
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
8,078
Feb 1, 2026
Avg this month
853
-8.87% vs last month
Steam reviews
52%
Mixed

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Madden NFL 26 player count chart

Madden NFL 26 has a small but active player base. 456 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 4% on the month before).

History from Aug 1, 2025

Madden NFL 26 monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026853-83-8.87%1,525
October 2026936+50+5.64%1,728
September 2026886+152+9.81%1,702
August 2026n/a-290-15.76%1,550
July 2026n/a-869-32.08%1,840
June 2026n/a-985-26.66%2,709
May 2026n/a-229-5.84%3,694
April 2026n/a-1,015-20.55%3,923
March 2026n/a-3,140-38.87%4,938
February 2026n/a+63+0.79%8,078
January 2026n/a+176+2.25%8,015
December 2025n/a+1,579+25.22%7,839
November 2025n/a+615+10.89%6,260
October 2025n/a+134+2.43%5,645
September 2025n/a+776+16.39%5,511
August 2025n/an/an/a4,735

How many people are playing Madden NFL 26?

Right now, 456 players are in Madden NFL 26 on Steam. That makes it the #936 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,363 players. Today's peak is 11% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,527.

Madden NFL 26 player count trend

Over the last 30 days Madden NFL 26 averaged a daily peak of 1,527 players, up 4% compared with the 30 days before (1,470). Its highest point this month (1,728) is 72% below the same period last year (6,260). In its first month after release (Aug 14, 2025) it peaked at 5,511 players. Today's player count is 6% of its all-time peak of 8,078, set on Feb 1, 2026.

Best time to play Madden NFL 26

Based on the last 14 days, Madden NFL 26 is busiest around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and quietest around 11:00 UTC (6 AM in New York), when about 71% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Madden NFL 26 players by hour and weekday

When Madden NFL 26 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.

BusiestMonday at 01:00 UTCabout 1,563 players on average
QuietestThursday at 11:00 UTCabout 375 players on average
Busy vs quiet4.2xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Madden NFL 26

EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay.

Developer
Tiburon
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Released
Aug 14, 2025
Genre
Simulation, Sports
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Languages
1 language, 1 with full audio

Screenshots

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Madden NFL 26 price history

$69.99
price now (US)
$13.99
lowest recorded (-80%) · Apr 30, 2026 archived
-70%
typical sale discount · 4 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Madden NFL 26 is at its full price of $69.99. It usually goes on sale for about 70% off (around $21.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $13.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.

Madden NFL 26 price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States$69.99$69.9962.36 EURbase
Euro area69,99€$78.5669.99 EUR+12%
United Kingdom£59.99$80.7471.94 EUR+15%
CanadaC$ 89.99$64.4457.41 EUR-8%
AustraliaA$ 109.95$76.9768.58 EUR+10%
New ZealandNZ$ 119.95$67.4360.08 EUR-4%
BrazilR$299,00$54.7048.73 EUR-22%
MexicoMex$ 1,299.00$69.8862.26 EUR0%
Argentina (LATAM USD)$69.99$69.9962.36 EUR0%
Poland299,90 zł$76.6968.33 EUR+10%
SwitzerlandCHF 69.90$85.4676.14 EUR+22%
Norway799,00 kr$85.9376.56 EUR+23%
Turkey (MENA USD)$69.99$69.9962.36 EUR0%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)$69.99$69.9962.36 EUR0%
South AfricaR 1 199.95$73.0965.12 EUR+4%
India cheapest₹3,999.00$42.3337.71 EUR-40%
IndonesiaRp 799 000$44.2239.40 EUR-37%
China¥348.00$52.1946.50 EUR-25%
Japan¥9,800$61.8555.10 EUR-12%
South Korea₩ 80,000$59.4953.01 EUR-15%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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Madden NFL 26 reviews over time

52% Mixed52% of 5,978 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.

Madden NFL 26 on Twitch

35
watching now
21
live channels
157
24-hour peak viewers
74
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Madden NFL 26", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Madden NFL 26 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 4 Nov 2026, with a peak of 311 viewers and 109 on average.

Madden NFL 26 streamers right now

  1. 1v1medez14

Top Madden NFL 26 streamers this week

  1. GodNameFrosty102
  2. DraftKings88
  3. mortalamag52
  4. MayzWaitingRoom33
  5. MastersFootballLeague23

Average viewers while live.

Top Twitch streamers across all games

Madden NFL 26 achievements

Madden NFL 26 has 28 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 16.4% of them; the rarest, Passing record breaker, is held by 0.1% of players.

  • Paper or plasticWith your defense record four sacks on the opposing quarterback.49.3%
  • Three the hard wayFinish the game with at least 300 yards passing and no interceptions.47.3%
  • Down but not outWin a game where you were behind at the start of the fourth quarter.46.8%
  • A Buck FiddyRush for 150 yards in a game with one player.42.1%
  • Flawless VictoryWin a game holding your opponent to zero.40.3%
  • Hit for the cycleWith your defense record one force fumble two interceptions and three sacks in a game.39.8%
  • Stud FinderDraft a rookie with a Hidden Dev Trait.28.0%
  • MVPWin MVP with one of your players.22.7%
  • DealmakerRe-sign a 90+ OVR player.22.6%
  • ROTYWin Rookie of the Year with one of your players.22.6%
  • Bragging RightsWin the Super Bowl in an online league.20.4%
  • Roster ReshuffleComplete a fantasy draft.18.5%
  • Future of the FranchiseReveal a rookie's X-Factor potential.13.0%
  • Big SpenderWin a free agent bidding war for a 90+ OVR player.12.2%
  • Teach him how to stuntRecord a sack using a play that stunts the defensive line.11.0%
  • Change of SceneryRelocate a team.7.5%
  • Head-to-HeadWin a Head To Head game in an online league.6.9%
  • G14 classified secret achievementForce a fumble using the strip ball mechanic.5.5%
  • Saw It ComingUser uses a Tendency Counter on a play that results in a turnover.0.7%
  • Guessed itRecord an interception on a play you correctly guess the route in.0.5%
  • Pocket AceReach max level with your Avatar in the QB Position.0.3%
  • Gain TrainReach max level with your Avatar in the RB Position.0.2%
  • Lockdown LeaderReach max level with your Avatar in the CB Position.0.2%
  • PrimetimeGain yards while using Celebration Loco over the course of a single game.0.1%
  • Ol' ReliableReach max level with your Avatar in the WR Position.0.1%
  • The FortressReach max level with your Avatar in the LB Position.0.1%
  • Rushing record breakerSurpass 2105 yards rushing.0.1%
  • Passing record breakerSurpass 5477 yards passing.0.1%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Madden NFL 26 FAQ

Is Madden NFL 26 dead?

Madden NFL 26 has a small but active player base. 456 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 4% on the month before).

How many people play Madden NFL 26?

456 people are playing Madden NFL 26 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,363 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Madden NFL 26?

Madden NFL 26 reached its all-time Steam peak of 8,078 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2026.

Is Madden NFL 26 growing or declining?

Madden NFL 26 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,527, up 4% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Madden NFL 26 most active?

Madden NFL 26 usually has the most players around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and the fewest around 11:00 UTC (6 AM in New York).

How much does Madden NFL 26 cost?

Madden NFL 26 costs $69.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Madden NFL 26 has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Madden NFL 26 on Steam is $13.99 (80% off), on Apr 30, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $69.99 right now.

Is Madden NFL 26 on sale right now?

No, Madden NFL 26 is at its full price of $69.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 70%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.

Where is Madden NFL 26 cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Madden NFL 26 is cheapest in India at ₹3,999.00, about $42.33 or 40% below the US price of $69.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is Madden NFL 26 good?

Steam players rate Madden NFL 26 Mixed: 52% of 5,978 reviews are positive.

When did Madden NFL 26 come out?

Madden NFL 26 was released on Steam on Aug 14, 2025.

Who made Madden NFL 26?

Madden NFL 26 was developed by Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Madden NFL 26 still worth playing?

Madden NFL 26 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (456 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).

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