Saquon Barkley Graces the Cover of Madden NFL 26

EA Sports has officially revealed Saquon Barkley as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. The Philadelphia Eagles star earns the honor after a memorable season and Super Bowl run, becoming the latest NFL superstar to grace the cover of the iconic video game franchise.

With less than 100 days until the NFL season kicks off, fans got a major reveal today, the official Madden NFL 26 cover. Following the Philadelphia Eagles’ recent Super Bowl run, it’s only fitting that their star running back, Saquon Barkley, landed the spotlight. The cover recreates his iconic hurdle from last season, a moment that left fans in awe. While Barkley’s hangtime in the image stunned social media, it turns out he had a little help behind the scenes, using wires to pull off the perfect shot for the game’s iconic cover.

Madden 26 will be available August 14th and pre-orders are now available. The Madden franchise continues its tradition of featuring the NFL’s biggest stars, as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was later revealed as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27 after his breakout sophomore season.