EA Sports Hosting Madden Bowl in New Orleans on February 7

EA Sports is hosting the Madden Bowl in New Orleans on February 7, streamed live on Twitch and YouTube, just before Super Bowl LIX. Madden Bowl will once again determine the Madden NFL Championship Series (MCS) champion, as the top Madden NFL 25 players compete for a portion of the $1 million USD prize pool.

Here’s what fans can look forward to: 

• Madden NFL Esports Championship: The stakes are higher than ever as the top two Madden NFL 25 players face off for $1 million in prizing on center stage at the legendary Orpheum Theater in front of hundreds of fans. 
• Celebrating a Decade of Competitive Excellence: From crowning the first-ever Madden Millionaire to connecting esports pros with their football idols, Madden NFL esports has delivered 10 years of unforgettable moments to the Madden NFL playerbase and the next generation of football fans around the world. 
• The Biggest Weekend in Sports: As part of an ongoing multi-year partnership with the NFL, Madden Bowl activations give football fans new ways to experience their favorite sport and build hype for Sunday’s big game.

“EA SPORTS is a cornerstone of Super Bowl Week, and on Friday at Super Bowl LIX we’re bringing together fans, music, athletes, esports, and Madden in an unforgettable celebration of football,” said John Reseburg, VP, Marketing, Partnerships, and Communications for EA SPORTS. “New Orleans is one of the greatest and most passionate sports cities in the world, and with a line-up including Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, and more, this is going to be an absolutely electric night at EA SPORTS Presents Madden Bowl.”

The Madden Bowl held last year became the most-watched football esports competition ever, drawing hundreds of live fans in Las Vegas and surpassing 99,000 peak viewers online—marking a 130% increase compared to the previous year.