10/09/2025

Madden NFL 26 Championship Series

How to Watch the Most Feared Challenge

The Madden NFL 26 Championship Series continues with the Most Feared Challenge, the next stop on the road to the Madden Bowl. Players will battle in Madden Ultimate Team for a share of the USD $150,000 prize pool and the championship belt.

The final 8 competitors will clash live at Full Sail University—don’t miss the broadcast on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET.

Fans can tune in on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok to watch the drama unfold, with MCS rewards and content drops available throughout the broadcast.

How to Stream the Madden NFL 26 Most Feared Challenge

• Broadcast Date: October 15, 2025 @ 6:00 PM ET

• Where to Watch:

Twitch: @EAMaddenNFL

YouTube: @EAMaddenNFL

TikTok: @EAMaddenNFL

Tournament Format

• Game Mode: Madden Ultimate Team

• Structure: Ladders → Single Elimination Bracket → Top 8 Live Finalists

• Qualifiers:

• Ladder Play: September 13–14 & September 20–21, 2025

• Elimination Phase: September 27–28, 2025

Prize Pool: USD $150,000 + Belt

Points: Earn MCS points toward qualifying for the Madden Bowl

• 1st Place: 1,000 Points
• 2nd Place: 750 Points
• 3rd-4th Place: 600 Points
• 5th-8th Place: 500 Points
• 9th-16th Place: 400 Points
• 17th-32nd Place: 350 Points
• 33rd-64th Place: 300 Points
• 65th-96th Place: 200 Points
• 97th-160th Place: 150 Points
• 161st-288th Place: 100 Points
• 289th-544th Place: 50 Points

Live Finals – October 15, 2025 8 Competitors Face Off

• Single Elimination to the Championship Match

Prizing

Live Finals (USD $110,000 total):

• 1st Place: USD $50,000 + Championship Belt
• 2nd Place: USD $20,000
• 3rd–4th Place: USD $10,000 each
• 5th–8th Place: USD $5,000 each

Single Elimination (USD $40,000 total):

• 1st - 8th Place: Advancement to Live Finals
• 9th - 16th Place: USD $3,000
• 17th - 32nd Place: USD $1,000

How to Earn Twitch Drops

Twitch: Link your Twitch account at twitch.tv/EAMaddenNFL. Watch the Most Feared Challenge broadcast to unlock an exclusive MCS reward.

• 15 Minutes: Twitch Pack
• 30 Minutes: Twitch Pack
• 60 Minutes: Twitch Pack
• 90 Minutes: 89 OVR Tristin McCollum Pack
• 120 Minutes: Twitch Pack

Stay Connected

Follow the Madden Championship Series all season long:

• Twitter/X: @EAMaddenNFL_MCS
• Instagram: @EAMaddenNFL_MCS
• Twitch: @EAMaddenNFL
• YouTube : @EAMaddenNFL

Follow along on social media for live updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes coverage.

Learn how to sign up and compete at: challengermode.com/s/mcs26