Madden NFL 27

Released: 8/13/2026

The next chapter of the legendary football game is coming soon with Madden NFL 27. Experience all-new gameplay, mode updates, and more as you step onto the gridiron and play for NFL glory.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

78.4

Critic Average

18 reviews

Steam User Score

1,315 reviews

Metacritic User Score

35 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+41.7

Metacritic Disparity

+28.4

Combined Disparity

+35.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (6%)17 launch window (94%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 18, 2026

Based on 18 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 78.4/100. Critics score this game 41.7 points higher than Steam users and 28.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 18)

Justin NationviaNindie Spotlight
Aug 25, 2026Launch window
83/100View review
Steam 36.7/100 · +46.3 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +33.0 pts
Marcus LawsonviaGamer Social Club
Aug 25, 2026Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 36.7/100 · +33.3 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +20.0 pts
Jon ScarrviaCloud Dosage
Aug 23, 2026Launch window
86/100View review
Steam 36.7/100 · +49.3 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +36.0 pts
Nathaniel StevensviaDigital Chumps
Aug 23, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 36.7/100 · +43.3 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +30.0 pts
Paul RosselliviaGaming Age
Aug 20, 2026Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 36.7/100 · +53.3 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +40.0 pts