EA Esports, Full Sail University Announce Madden NFL 26 Championship Series Expansion

EA Esports and Full Sail University have expanded their strategic collaboration, announcing the return of the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series to the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress for the second year. Four select MCS 26 competitions and broadcast productions will be held on Full Sail's Winter Park campus from September 2025 to January 2026. The partnership will continue to tap into Full Sail's expertise in esports education and EA's development in Orlando.

Electronic Arts (EA) and Full Sail University have announced the continuation of their strategic partnership, with the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS 26) returning to the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress for the second consecutive year. The collaboration will feature four major competitions and broadcast productions, taking place from September 2025 to January 2026, with a prize pool of $150,000 [1].

Building on the success of last year's events, which saw over 40 Full Sail graduates hired and 50 students gaining hands-on experience, EA is expanding the partnership to include content creation opportunities. The company will continue contributing to a scholarship fund and providing real-world learning experiences for students in areas such as shoutcasting and broadcast production [1].

The select MCS 26 competitions and broadcast productions scheduled at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress include:
- Kickoff Challenge: September 10, 2025
- Most Feared Challenge: October 15, 2025
- Zero Chill Challenge: December 10, 2025
- Last Chance Qualifier: January 21, 2026

The partnership aligns with EA's commitment to leveraging its deep talent pool in Orlando and Full Sail's expertise in esports education. This collaboration not only enhances EA's production capabilities but also provides valuable industry experience for Full Sail students [2].

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/madden-nfl-26-championship-series-competitions-return-to-full-sail-university-orlando-health-fortress-for-second-consecutive-year-302527285.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/EA/madden-nfl-26-championship-series-competitions-return-to-full-sail-ejfs3xw7xhzx.html