EA Esports and Full Sail University announced Tuesday that they will once again collaborate to bring the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) to the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress in Winter Park, Florida. Like last year’s championship events for Madden NFL, four select MCS 26 competitions and broadcast productions will take place at Full Sail’s Winter Park, Florida, campus starting in September and running through January 2026.
MCS 25 saw 40 Full Sail graduates hired in key production positions, and 50 Full Sail students received real world learning experience in producing a major esports event for a top-tier game publisher and developer. As part of this season’s expanded strategic collaboration, EA is exploring additional content creation opportunities on Full Sail’s campus and utilizing the institution’s alumni talent to assist in the broadcast production, with students in media and entertainment programs getting an opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience in areas including shoutcasting, production, live broadcasts, and more. The EA esports team will also contribute to a scholarship fund for Full Sail University students as well.
“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 EA Esports created a dynamic real-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.”
MCS 26 competitions and broadcast productions taking place at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress include:
- Kickoff Challenge: Sept. 10.
- Most Feared Challenge: Oct. 15.
- Zero Chill Challenge: Dec. 10.
- Last Chance Qualifier: Jan. 21.
Further details about MCS 26, can be found at maddenchampionship.com/rules.