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Are EA Madden 26 Servers Down?
Yes, EA Madden 26 servers are currently down. The scheduled maintenance is taking place on Thursday, December 18th, starting at 6:00 AM ET. If you were hoping to jump into an online match this morning, unfortunately, you’ll have to wait a little longer. During the maintenance window, all online modes are offline, meaning you won’t be able to play any multiplayer games or access any online content.
It’s not uncommon for EA to do scheduled server maintenance to ensure the game is running smoothly. However, this can leave players a bit frustrated when they just want to get in a quick game or show off their skills in Ultimate Team. So, if you’ve been trying to load up and having no luck, you’re not alone. This is part of their regular upkeep. StatusIsDown (@status_is_down) reported on X that EA Sports/Madden NFL is reportedly down for some players.
When Will Madden 26 Servers Be Back Up?
The maintenance window for Madden 26 is planned for a specific time, but EA doesn’t usually specify the exact end time. That said, based on past server maintenance events, it's reasonable to expect the servers to be back up within a few hours. The timing can vary slightly depending on how long the update or fixes take.
For now, it’s safe to assume the servers will be back online sometime after 10:00 AM ET. However, EA has yet to confirm an exact time, so you might want to check back periodically. Keep an eye on EA’s official Twitter accounts or the Madden NFL Direct page for updates. They typically give a heads-up when maintenance has finished, and everything’s good to go again.
How Long Will the Maintenance Take?
The maintenance should take a few hours, and the official word from EA is that it’ll start at 6:00 AM ET and continue throughout the morning. So, you’re probably looking at around 4 hours of downtime, depending on how quickly things are wrapped up on their end. It’s always a little annoying when the servers are down for maintenance, but think of it as a chance to do something else for a while.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article is based on the latest available updates regarding Madden 26 server maintenance. EA Sports’ maintenance schedules may change without notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to official EA Sports channels and social media accounts.
