At the end of each Major, points are awarded for the top placing performances. SNICKERS® will continue to surround the biggest plays and most memorable moments of the MCS.Ĭompetitors begin their journey to each Madden NFL 20 Major by playing in an online tournament facilitated by ladder play and elimination brackets. SNICKERS® will return for another season after its impactful Madden NFL 19 highlights integration and MCS Moment of the Year Award voted on by the Madden NFL community. Pizza Hut Stadium is the first-ever official virtual stadium rights deal in esports. MCS Major live tournaments will occur in Pizza Hut Stadium – the new home of competitive Madden NFL. “Competitive Madden unlocks great potential as the authenticity it provides enhances engagement and the connection between our 32 NFL Clubs and football fans around the world.” It enables new ways for young fans to engage in the sport through Madden NFL competition,” said Rachel Hoagland, NFL Vice President, Head of Gaming & Esports. “We view esports as a key accelerant to growing the NFL. Football fandom and Madden NFL engagement feed off each other and we’re confident this connection will further inspire our players and spectators.” “In continued partnership with the NFL and its 32 clubs, we intend to accelerate player and spectator growth by aligning closely with the NFL calendar. “Last season was a monumental year for the Madden NFL Championship Series as millions competed and we achieved record viewership,” said Matt Marcou, Madden NFL Competitive Gaming Commissioner. The Madden NFL 20 Bowl concludes the MCS season during the NFL Draft April 23-25. Next is the Madden NFL 20 Challenge occurring January 30-February 1 during Super Bowl weekend. In addition to the Madden NFL 20 Classic, fans can compete to represent one of the 32 NFL teams in the Madden NFL 20 Club Championship December 18-21. Held at Esports Stadium Arlington, the largest esports-dedicated facility in North America, the Madden NFL 20 Classic will air on the Madden NFL Twitch and YouTube channels. The Madden NFL 20 Classic occurs just days before the NFL season kickoff from August 30-September 1 and is an open registration format featuring the largest competitor pool in the history of this event. Additionally, official NFL partners Pizza Hut and SNICKERS © will serve as official MCS sponsors, heightening the connection to the League. This year’s MCS enhances the connection to the sport as all four Madden NFL Major tournaments occur during key NFL moments – the NFL Kickoff, the NFL playoffs push, the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft. Today, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: EA) and the National Football League (NFL) announced the launch of the EA SPORTS Madden NFL 20 Championship Series (MCS).
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