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Madden NFL 26 Championship Series Competitions Return to Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress for Second Consecutive Year

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Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Full Sail University to host the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress. The collaboration, entering its second year, will feature four major competitions from September 2025 through January 2026 with a prize pool of $150,000.

Building on last year's success, which saw over 40 Full Sail graduates hired and 50 students gaining hands-on experience, EA is expanding the partnership to include content creation opportunities. The company will continue contributing to a scholarship fund and providing real-world learning experiences for students in areas such as shoutcasting and broadcast production.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) ha annunciato la prosecuzione della sua partnership strategica con Full Sail University per ospitare la Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) presso la Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress. La collaborazione, giunta al secondo anno, comprenderà quattro competizioni principali da settembre 2025 a gennaio 2026 con un montepremi di $150.000.

Sul successo dello scorso anno, che ha portato all'assunzione di oltre 40 laureati di Full Sail e a 50 studenti che hanno acquisito esperienza pratica, EA amplia la partnership includendo opportunità di creazione di contenuti. L'azienda continuerà a contribuire a un fondo di borse di studio e a offrire esperienze di apprendimento pratiche per gli studenti in ambiti come lo shoutcasting e la produzione broadcast.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) ha anunciado la continuación de su alianza estratégica con Full Sail University para albergar la Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) en la Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress. La colaboración, que entra en su segundo año, incluirá cuatro competencias principales desde septiembre de 2025 hasta enero de 2026 con un premio total de $150,000.

Tras el éxito del año pasado, que resultó en la contratación de más de 40 graduados de Full Sail y en que 50 estudiantes adquirieran experiencia práctica, EA amplía la asociación para incluir oportunidades de creación de contenidos. La compañía seguirá aportando a un fondo de becas y ofreciendo experiencias de aprendizaje prácticas a los estudiantes en áreas como shoutcasting y producción de transmisión.

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Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) a annoncé la poursuite de son partenariat stratégique avec Full Sail University pour accueillir la Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) au Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress. Cette collaboration, entrée dans sa deuxième année, comprendra quatre compétitions majeures de septembre 2025 à janvier 2026 avec une cagnotte de 150 000 $.

Fort du succès de l'année précédente, qui a permis l'embauche de plus de 40 diplômés de Full Sail et que 50 étudiants aient acquis une expérience pratique, EA étend le partenariat pour inclure des opportunités de création de contenu. L'entreprise continuera de contribuer à un fonds de bourses et d'offrir aux étudiants des expériences d'apprentissage concrètes dans des domaines tels que le shoutcasting et la production broadcast.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) hat die Fortsetzung seiner strategischen Partnerschaft mit der Full Sail University angekündigt, um die Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) in der Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress auszurichten. Die Zusammenarbeit, die in ihr zweites Jahr geht, umfasst vier Major-Turniere von September 2025 bis Januar 2026 mit einem Preispool von $150.000.

Auf dem Erfolg des vergangenen Jahres aufbauend, der zur Einstellung von über 40 Full Sail‑Absolventen führte und dazu beitrug, dass 50 Studierende praktische Erfahrungen sammelten, erweitert EA die Partnerschaft um Möglichkeiten zur Content-Erstellung. Das Unternehmen wird weiterhin zu einem Stipendienfonds beitragen und praxisnahe Lernangebote für Studierende in Bereichen wie Shoutcasting und Broadcast-Produktion bereitstellen.

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EA Esports and Full Sail University Expand Strategic Collaboration

WINTER PARK, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EA Esports and are proud to announce the return of the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) to the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress for the second consecutive year. Following the overwhelming success of last year's events, four select MCS 26 competitions and broadcast productions, beginning in September 2025 through January 2026, will be held on Full Sail's Winter Park, Florida campus just minutes from EA's offices in Orlando, Florida.

"EA SPORTS Madden NFL is proudly developed in Orlando, so it's fitting that Full Sail will continue to be our home for the Madden Championship Series this season," said Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports, EA. "We're looking forward to continuing to tap into Full Sail's deep alumni network to support our production and provide great real-world experience for students."

Year one of the relationship featured more than forty (40) Full Sail graduates hired in key production positions, with a total of over fifty (50) Full Sail students experiencing real world learning opportunities during the production. As part of the expanded strategic collaboration in year two, EA is exploring content creation opportunities on Full Sail's campus in support of this year's series. The EA Esports team will once again tap into Full Sail's alumni talent to assist in the broadcast production. Students within the university's media and entertainment programs will have the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience in areas including shoutcasting, in addition to shadowing the professional crew across each on campus event date. The EA Esports team will once again contribute to a scholarship fund for Full Sail University students.

"Our experience in hosting the MCS last season exceeded our expectations on so many levels," stated John P. Saboor, Executive Director, Head of Partnerships at Full Sail University. "Our partners at EAEsports created adynamicreal-world experience for our students as next-gen industry talent, and our grads who worked alongside and learned from "best in class" professionals to bring every aspect of this iconic title and competition to life. We are excited to build upon this success in year two as we work with our partners to create an even more powerful immersion and experience for our students, grads and fans around the world."

The university's state-of-the-art esports arena, , will once again host the top Madden competitors as they compete for USD $150,000 in prizing and first grabs at valuable MCS points.Audiences around the globe are invited to tune in to catch MCS 26 action onԻ.

The select MCS 26 competitions and broadcast productions taking place at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress include:

  • Kickoff Challenge: September 10, 2025
  • Most Feared Challenge: October 15, 2025
  • Zero Chill Challenge: December 10, 2025
  • Last Chance Qualifier: January 21, 2026

To stay in the loop on all things MCS 26 follow the tournament series on Ի. For the Official Rules and to register for MCS 26, visit

About Electronic Arts:
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. In fiscal year 2024, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC�, Battlefield�, Apex Legends�, The Sims�, EA SPORTS� Madden NFL, Need for Speed�, Titanfall�, Plants vs. Zombies� and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at .

About Full Sail University:
is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has received numerous accolades throughout its over 45-year history, including most recently being named a 2025 "Top Game Design School" byThe Princeton Review. Full Sail University is a graduate and undergraduate degree-granting institution offering on-campus and online degree programs in areas related to Art & Design, Business, Film & Television, Games, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports, and Technology. With over 100,000 graduates worldwide, Full Sail alumni have worked on countless award-winning projects with individual recognition including Oscar®, Emmy®, Grammy®, Addy® and The Game Award honors.

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FAQ

When are the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series competitions at Full Sail University?

The MCS 26 competitions will be held on four dates: Kickoff Challenge (September 10, 2025), Most Feared Challenge (October 15, 2025), Zero Chill Challenge (December 10, 2025), and Last Chance Qualifier (January 21, 2026).

What is the prize pool for the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series 2025-2026?

The MCS 26 competitions will feature a prize pool of USD $150,000 along with valuable MCS points for competitors.

How many Full Sail University graduates and students participated in the previous year's MCS?

Over 40 Full Sail graduates were hired for key production positions, and more than 50 students gained real-world learning opportunities during the production.

Where can viewers watch the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series competitions?

Audiences can watch the MCS 26 competitions through live broadcasts on Twitch and YouTube.
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