NFL And EA Sports Extend Madden Deal Through 2026

The NFL owners and Electronic Arts have agreed to a new deal that makes EA Sports the exclusive publisher for NFL football simulation video game. 

The old deal was set to expire at the end of 2021. The new deal partner NFL and EA Sports through 2026. 

"EA has done a nice job of ensuring the game matches the experience during a game week. The new technology will allow richer content and add more realism" - Rachel Hoagland, NFL vice president and head of gaming and esports