July 2, 2026 4:00 PM –8:00 PM
Madden 26 Minor Tournament
💰 Entry Fee:
$20.00 USD entry fee per player
Players have up until 3:45PM to register online or at the venue.
Seedings and games will begin at 4:00PM
💰 Prize Pool:
1st: 70%
2nd: 30%
🎮 Gameplay Settings
Game Mode: Head-to-Head (H2H)
Quarter Length: 4 Minutes
Accelerated Clock: 25
Difficulty Level: All-Madden.
Fatigue & Injuries: On
Game Speed: Normal.
🏈 Team & Playbook Restrictions
Team Selection: Players must use current NFL rosters.
Custom, created, all-time, or Pro-Bowl teams are strictly prohibited.
Same Teams: Both players are allowed to use the same team.
Playbooks: Custom playbooks are not allowed.
Players must use default NFL team playbooks (you can select another team’s default playbook).
⏱️ In-Match Regulations
Onside Kicks: Strictly prohibited in the first half. You can usually only attempt an onside kick in the second half or if you are losing late in the game.
Pauses: Limited to 2 pauses per half, not exceeding 45 seconds each.
Pauses are only allowed for timeouts, substitutions, or menu adjustments.
Glitching & Exploits: The use of intentional offsides, QB run/pass glitches, or third-party modification tools results in immediate disqualification.
⚖️ Tiebreakers & Disconnections
Ties: If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, standard Madden overtime rules apply. If the game remains tied, a "first to score" rule is triggered.
Disconnections: If a player disconnects before a certain threshold (typically the first 30 seconds or the first score), the game is restarted from the beginning with the same score and possession state.