EA Sports has announced the highly anticipated Madden NFL 25 Championship Series (MCS) for 2024, with a whopping $1.7 million prize pool up for grabs. The series will feature 25 players competing across six tournaments, kicking off with the upcoming Kickoff Classic.
One of the most exciting aspects of this year’s MCS is the addition of Australia as an eligible region for players to compete through. This expands the reach of the competition beyond the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, and Germany, providing more opportunities for players from around the world to showcase their skills on the virtual gridiron.
The MCS will culminate with the Madden Bowl in February 2025, where the top players will battle it out for the ultimate title and a chance to claim a share of the massive prize pool. Andrew Echanique, Madden NFL esports commissioner, expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, stating, “MCS 25 will build on the momentum of a record-setting MCS 24 season with exciting changes and new experiences for our fans. 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.”
The first opportunity to earn MCS points will be at the Kickoff Classic, which will feature a $100,000 prize pool and take place during the Early Access period. This event will be available to those who pre-ordered the Madden NFL 25 Deluxe Edition, giving them a chance to showcase their skills and kick off the competitive season in style.
The MCS 25 schedule is packed with exciting competitions, including the Kickoff Challenge, Most Feared Challenge, Unstoppable Challenge, Zero Chill Challenge, and the Last Chance Qualifier. Each tournament will have its own registration deadline, ladder play, online eliminations, and broadcast finals, providing players with multiple opportunities to earn points and secure their spot in the playoffs.
The MCS 25 playoffs will feature the Round of 14, Quarter Finals, and Semifinals in January, leading up to the grand finale at the Madden NFL 25 Bowl in February. Fans can expect to see some intense matchups, big plays, and game-changing moments as the top Madden players in the world battle it out for supremacy on the virtual gridiron.
With a record-setting prize pool, new regions added to the competition, and a jam-packed schedule of tournaments, the 2024 Madden NFL 25 Championship Series is shaping up to be the most exciting season yet. Fans of competitive gaming and football enthusiasts alike won’t want to miss a minute of the action as the best Madden players in the world compete for glory and a chance to etch their names in esports history.
