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Super Bowl season isn’t just about watching the big game. For competitive Madden players, it’s about proving you can play it better than anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madden 26 is here on Repeat<\/strong>, and to celebrate – we\u2019re kicking off in a big way! The Kick-off Tournament series <\/strong>– a full month of competitive action designed for players who want to test their skills. Whether you’re grinding Ultimate Team, dominating in Online H2H Ranked, or just looking to compete during the hype of Super Bowl, we’ve built tournaments for every playstyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn’t a one-and-done event. It’s a structured competitive calendar with $5,000 in total prizes<\/strong>, multiple tournament formats, and clear pathways to keep climbing. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to prove yourself in Madden 26, this is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tournament Lineup: Five Ways to Compete<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’ve designed the Madden 26 Kickoff series to reward different skills and strategies across the game. Here’s what’s running from January 28th through February 25th:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madden 26 Launch Cup<\/a><\/strong> kicks things off with the marquee competition featuring a $2,000 prizepool<\/strong>. Open to both Ultimate Team and Online H2H Ranked modes, this month-long tournament is your chance to establish dominance early and claim the biggest share of the prize pool.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From there, we’re running weekly themed tournaments that spotlight specific aspects of your game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air it Out<\/a><\/strong> rewards the deep ball specialists and passing game architects with a $500 prizepool<\/strong>. If you live in the pocket and know how to exploit coverage, this is your tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ground and Pound<\/a><\/strong> is for the run game purists. Clock management, read options, and old-school football fundamentals win here. Get your share of a $500 prizepoo<\/strong>l.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defense Demon<\/a><\/strong> puts the spotlight where it belongs – on the players who understand that defense wins championships, and also take a share of a $500 prizepool<\/strong>. Lock down opponents and prove you’re elite on that side of the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Big Game Blitz<\/a><\/strong> runs during the first two weeks of the series with a unique twist: you can only use the two Super Bowl teams. Up for grabs is a $1000 prizepool<\/strong>. It’s the ultimate test of mastery under constraints, running right through Super Bowl weekend on February 8th.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Every tournament features staggered start times to maximize your ability to participate, with skill-based brackets (OVR) ensuring you’re matched against competitive opposition. And if one run doesn’t go your way? Clear re-entry pathways mean you can run it back and improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Perfect Time to Compete<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Super Bowl represents the biggest moment in American football each year. Millions of fans from around the world tune in, casual players boot up Madden to relive the action, and competitive players look for ways to channel that energy into something more than just watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s exactly what the Madden 26 Kickoff series delivers. We’re meeting players where the hype is, and giving you structured, rewarding competition that extends well beyond Super Bowl Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat is building long-term infrastructure for competitive Madden players. The tournaments running in February are made for fans to channel that Super Bowl excitement into competition, giving you reasons to keep competing, keep improving, and keep coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a new player looking to dip into your first competition or a Madden veteran searching for a platform that takes competitive play seriously, Repeat is built for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Started<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Getting into the Madden 26 Kickoff Tournament series is straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the App & Register on Repeat.<\/strong> Create your account in the Repeat app and link your Madden account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose your tournament.<\/strong> Browse the Madden 26 tournament listings and select the format that fits your playstyle- whether that’s the flagship Launch Cup, one of the themed weeklies, or the Super Bowl-specific Big Game Blitz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter and compete.<\/strong> Follow the tournament-specific rules, play your matches, and track your progress on the leaderboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run it back.<\/strong> Don’t like your placement? Repeat only counts your best performances, so you can focus on improving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All tournaments run from January 28th through February 25th<\/strong>, with the Super Bowl weekend peak on February 8th<\/strong> representing the cultural high point of the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Is Where Competitive Madden Begins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Madden 26 Kickoff isn’t just another online event. It’s Repeat’s statement that competitive Madden deserves year-round infrastructure, to help players build experience. We’re giving players structured competition, meaningful prizes, and a platform designed to support long-term growth in the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super Bowl season brings the hype. Repeat brings the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to prove yourself? Register now and join the Madden 26 Kickoff Tournament series.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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