July 14, 2026
UPDATE
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition brings authentic gridiron action to Apple Arcade on August 6
The award-winning service delivers a premium Madden experience into players’ hands and joins NFL Retro Bowl ’27 and Retro Bowl College+ in an unparalleled selection of popular sports games
The most authentic NFL video game comes to Apple devices on August 6 Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition. Designed specifically for Apple Arcade, this all-new release in the wildly popular franchise lets fans live out their gridiron dreams and offers an immersive seasonal experience featuring current NFL teams and realistic simulation gameplay. Arcade also welcomes NFL Retro Bowl ’27 And Retro Bowl College+adding to the service’s blockbuster catalog of popular sports games, including Football manager 26 Touch, Mini football legends, NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition, NFL Retro Bowl ’26, PGA TOUR Pro Golf, Skate city: New Yorkand more.
“From the field to the playing field to the playground, Apple Arcade offers an unparalleled selection of sports games for every type of fan,” said Alex Rofman, senior director of Apple Arcade at Apple. “I’ve been a longtime Madden NFL player and adding this legendary franchise to our catalog is a dream come true. Just in time for the new season, our Arcade community can now dive into an authentic NFL experience alongside other huge sports hits like NFL Retro Bowl, NBA 2K and Football Manager, all in one place.”
“Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is an opportunity to bring the most authentic NFL experience to a new audience of football fans, letting them play and compete as the league’s most elite players or take control as GM and shape a franchise,” said Evan Dexter, EA’s vice president of Franchise Strategy and Marketing. “Apple Arcade is the perfect home for Madden as a premium platform that matches the complete, uncompromised experience we’ve built. Whether you play on the go on your iPhone or on Apple TV with friends and family, the future of football is now in your hands.”
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition delivers the pure football experience players are looking for: a complete Madden NFL game without ads or in-app purchases. Players can delve into favorite Franchise and Quick Play modes with dynamic player ratings based on real NFL performance. Powered by a weekly story engine, Franchise Mode puts players in the GM seat to navigate season-changing stories, win over fans and build a championship team. With seamless controller support on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition brings players closer to the action, exactly the way they want to play, wherever they are.
Sports fans looking for even more football action can get started with Retro Bowl College+ on August 6. In this beloved spin-off of the popular Retro Bowl 8-bit game, players can make a name for themselves as the winningest head coach of one of 250 college teams.
On September 3, NFL Retro Bowl ’27 kicks off a brand new season. The popular pixel art game ups the stakes with an exciting new Gauntlet mode. Starting with limited resources, armchair GMs must survive a grueling 15-match winning streak with the highest score from other players. Along the way, they must choose between safe matchups or risky opponents, and the rewards of real NFL stars or powerful benefits. Player XP and skills carry over after a loss, with each run fueling a brutal climb towards an epic winner-takes-all showdown against a bitter divisional enemy and weekly supremacy on the leaderboards.
With a steady stream of new releases and updates to current favorites, Apple Arcade ensures players always have something to look forward to. Sports fans keep winning. The latest update for NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition is now out and adds two-time All-Star Tyrese Maxey as the newest Paragon player, along with the Era 2016-2024 for The Association mode. Also now available on PGA TOUR Pro Golf is an all-new course, Bear’s Best Atlanta, and on July 16, NFL Retro Bowl ’26 introduces a new series of Apple Games Historic Super Bowl Challenges, where players can take on some of the biggest matchups in Super Bowl history.
Prices and availability
- Apple Arcade is available for $8.99 (CAD) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV will receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.1
- Apple Arcade is part of Apple One‘s individual ($22.95 CAD), Family ($28.95 CAD) and Premier ($44.95 CAD) plans, with a one-month free trial.2
- Arcade Originals are playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro.
- An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six people unlimited access to all games in the catalog.
- The availability of the 200+ games on different devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.
- This offer is only available to new subscribers. One subscription covers one Family Sharing group. The offer is valid for three months after activation of the qualifying device. The subscription will automatically renew until canceled. Restrictions and other conditions apply.
- The Apple One free trial only includes services not currently in use through a free trial or subscription. The subscription will automatically renew after the trial period until canceled. Restrictions and other conditions apply.
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Apple
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Apple
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