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EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance

Game-Key CardUp to 40 FPS

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 is published by Electronic Arts and came out on August 14, 2025. Multiplayer: up to 4 players on one console, 6 online. The eShop lists 1 supported languages.

File size

57.7 GB

23% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Game-Key Card (download required)

The cartridge only unlocks a download

Frame rate

Up to 40 FPS

See modes below

Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)	57.7 GBsource
Physical format	Game-Key Card (download required)source
Type	Native Switch 2 game
TV and handheld	40 FPSsource
Performance note	Nintendo Life's reviewer estimates about 40 FPS in both modes (no official figure); the lower resolution is most visible on a TV.
US eShop price	$69.99
Play modes	TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Multiplayer	Up to 4 players on one console · 6 online
Languages (1)	American English
Publisher	Electronic Arts
Release date	August 14, 2025

Questions

How big is EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 on Switch 2?

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 needs 57.7 GB of storage. That is about 23% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 57.7 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.

Does EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?

No. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 targets 40 FPS in TV and handheld. Nintendo Life's reviewer estimates about 40 FPS in both modes (no official figure); the lower resolution is most visible on a TV.