There are many ways you can play Madden 26's multiplayer modes, and it's a different type of fun when you're playing with your friends.
You can not only play against your friends in friendlies, but you can also be part of the same squad and play together. Let's find out what you need to do to play with your friends, and this option can be expanded further with crossplay.
How to play Madden 26 with your friends?
The easiest way to play with your friends in Madden 26 is the H2H mode.
- Load up the game.
- From the list of available modes, select Online H2H.
- Pick Play a Friend. You can use this mode to play against strangers on the internet.
- To select your friend, open the EA app overlay on PC. The overlay is available by default on consoles.
- You'll find a list of all your available friends who are online. You can only send a match request to a friend who is currently online in Madden 26.
- You can add your friend to the EA's friend list via their username/player ID.
Once you send the request, your friend will have to accept it to join the same lobby. You can change the default settings to enjoy more options. This includes fixing the game style in discussion with your friend. You can also change the quarter length, injuries, and more.
While all games happen with the default squad, you can use a custom squad with your friend. You can go with an alternate depth chart that is separate from the default list.
H2H friendlies are purely for bragging rights. There are no consequences of wins and losses, and no in-game rewards to obtain. However, it's fun and allows you to establish your virtual NFL supremacy in your friend circle.
It's always good to surprise your friends with some underrated tactics, and mastering the read option can be one such move. The ability to pull an unexpected move can trump even the most experienced players.
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