Madden NFL 26 Game Manual

Fall 2025 / Spring 2026

Schedule

Match Day: Tuesday

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Competition

Game Format

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (Cross-play enabled)

Format: 1v1

Match Structure: Best of 1 game

Players

Roster Requirements

Team Size: 1-3 players (1 starter, up to 2 subs)
Eligibility: Players must be registered with school's official coach/advisor
Single Competition: One roster per player per MiHSEF competition

Pre-Match

Lobby Setup (Home Team Designated)

Game Mode: Play a Friend
Skill Level: All-Pro
Quarter Length: 5 Minutes
Fatigue: On
Injuries: Off
Even Teams: On

Instructions:

1. Home team adds Away team as a friend.
2. Home team sends invite via "Play a Friend".
3. Verify settings before kickoff.

Gameplay

Mercy Rule

A game is considered a "Mercy Rule" win if a player leads by 21 points at any point in the 4th quarter. The trailing player may choose to concede or finish the match.

Stoppage of Play

Disconnection Policy

If a player disconnects:

1. The remaining time and score must be recorded.
2. Players restart and play out the remaining time (estimated by quarters).
3. The scores from both segments are added together.

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Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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Rule Management & Change History

📋 Rule Administration & Historical Changes

📅 CHANGE LOG

Date	Change Type	Description	Affected Section
Jan 15, 2026	Season Update	Updated for Spring 2026	All

Version Information

• Current Version: 1.1.0