If you've been trying to enjoy the early access of Madden 26 but can't do it properly, you're not alone.
The opening night of early access has been highly problematic for the servers. Numerous in-game issues and bugs have already appeared, particularly on the PC version. As a result, EA Sports has called in an emergency maintenance, which is already underway.
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Is Madden 26 down?
As the time of writing this article, on Aug. 7, all the servers of Madden 26 are down. This applies to both the PC and console versions of the game. The servers have been taken down at 1pm PT/3pm CT/4pm ET. A short notice was handed out from the game's official X account, informing the audience.
According to the official world, the maintenance targets a specific issue. The issue in discussion hasn't been announced, but there are plenty of bugs to fix, and that might be one of the biggest reasons behind the maintenance. There's no official news about when the maintenance will end. The downtime could be long, depending on what the exact issue is and how long it could potentially take EA to fix it.
How to check Madden 26 server status?
Server connection is mandatory if you're looking to enjoy the game. Most of the available game modes require a persistent internet connection. The easiest way to keep track of the servers is via the official game's X channel. Typically, there will be an official notice whenever the servers are taken down for maintenance (like the one above).
Another great source is following the game's subreddit, which is an active community for all things Madden. If the servers are down, you'll find one or more posts from the community. Finally, there are third-party sites like Downdetector that will accurately indicate when the Madden servers are down and not operating as intended.
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