Move over, EA Sports College Football 25. Make room for Madden 25.
The return of the iconic college football video game after an 11-year hiatus has captivated fans this summer. And now Madden 25, starring San Francisco's Christian McCaffery on the cover, is set to do the same.
ESPN is drumming up the anticipation, as the network gets set to host Madden Ratings Week for the fifth consecutive year.
Reveals, discourse and debate will span ESPN programming and platforms beginning Monday, July 29. It further signals the start of football season with preseason games just around the corner.
Here's everything you need to know about the Madden 25 ratings release, including TV and live stream information.
Madden 25 ratings release dates
- Dates: Monday, July 29 - Saturday, Aug. 3
A different position group will be the focus of each day from Monday, July 29 through Saturday, Aug. 1.
The week-long event culminates with an hour-long special on ESPN on Saturday, Aug. 3, with Field Yates, Mina Kimes, Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky set to break down the ratings.
Madden 25 ratings release TV schedule
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Here's a look at how the Madden 25 ratings will be revealed throughout the week on ESPN.
| Date | Position Group |
|---|---|
| Mon., July 29 | Wide Receivers |
| Tues., July 30 | Running Backs |
| Wed., July 31 | Edge Rushers |
| Thurs., Aug. 1 | Tight Ends |
| Fri., Aug. 2 | Quarterbacks |
The rankings will be released in a format akin to last year, with four different ESPN programs revealing information about the day's designated position group.
- Get Up: Reveals one of the top-five highest-rated players in the game
- First Take: Player vs. Player reveal and debate
- SportsCenter: Reveals the ratings of the top 10 of the days' position group
- NFL Live: Discusses top 10 ratings of the day's position group
In addition to watching the programs live, fans can stream ESPN live on Fubo.
Fubo also offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
When does Madden 25 come out?
- Date: Friday, Aug. 16
Madden 25 launches Friday, Aug. 16. Those who preordered will have access beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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