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Post Date: 07/19/25 @ 12:03PM Topic: 2025 Madden 25/26 Rules

Madden 25/26 Rules

Game Format
Match Type: 1v1 Head-to-Head

Tournament Style: Single Elimination

Max Players: 26


All Rounds: 4 Quarters, 3 Minutes Each

Finals: 4 Quarters, 5 Minutes Each

Team Selection
Players may choose any available team

No duplicate teams in the same matchup

If both players want the same team:

Flip a coin

Winner picks the team

Loser must choose a different team

Gameplay Settings
Quarter Length:

3 minutes (standard rounds)

5 minutes (finals)

Difficulty: All-Pro or mutually agreed

Fatigue: ON

Injuries: ON

Accelerated Clock: OFF

Weather: Random or mutually agreed

Overtime: Standard Madden OT

Note: use regular OT with a full quarter or agreed sudden death rules.

Fair Play Rules
No exploits, glitches, or cheese plays (e.g., nano blitzes, money plays, etc.)

Onside Kicks: Only allowed when trailing in the 4th quarter

Pausing Rules:

Max 2 pauses per player

Max 30 seconds each pause

Disconnects:

Before halftime: Replay the game

After halftime: Opponent decides whether to replay or advance

Tournament Structure
Elimination Style: Lose and you're out

Max Players: 26

Seeding: Random draw or performance-based

Byes: Add first-round byes if the bracket doesn't evenly fill

Championship Game
Full Game: 4 Quarters, 5 Minutes Each

Overtime: Use available in-game OT rules

[Edited on 07/19/25 @ 12:54PM]
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