The Madden NFL 25 Championship Series will take place at a beloved university this season.

Revealed today, the series will take place at Full Sail University, which is near EA's headquarters in Orlando, Florida. With a new location inside the university’s Health Fortress esports arena, the series will offer a live audience for two events: the Kickoff Challenge broadcast finals and the round of 14 & Quarter Finals next year. Registration to attend the Kickoff Challenge broadcast finals, which takes place on September 10-11, can be made here. During the in-person event, attendees will be able to compete for high scores in minigames at gaming stations, enjoy options from local food trucks, listen to live music, and a chance to earn a free copy of Madden NFL 25.

Andrew Echanique, Director of NA Football Esports, Electronic Arts (EA) said this about the move:

"Full Sail University is the perfect home for the upcoming MCS 25 season. Not only does the Fortress provide unique technical capabilities for our production team but also offers invaluable educational opportunities for students to create memorable experiences for our players and fans."

John P. Saboor, Executive Director, Head of Partnerships at Full Sail University also said:

"There is so much to celebrate in this news. We continue to be laser focused on aligning Full Sail and its students with the world's most successful brands, and this partnership with EA Sports Madden NFL Esports will serve as an amazing opportunity to create real-world experience for our students to learn alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals. Full Sail is excited to showcase our world-class esports venue, and our students as next-gen industry talent. We can't wait to highlight this experience as a springboard to the art of what is possible with one of the industry's most iconic publishers."

Madden NFL 25 Championship Series schedule

• Kickoff Classic

• Broadcast Finals: September 4, 2024

• Kickoff Challenge

  • Broadcast Finals: September 10-11, 2024

    • In-Person Event at Full Sail University. Register to attend here.

• Most Feared Challenge

  • Broadcast Finals: October 23, 2024

• Unstoppable Challenge

  • Broadcast Finals: November 13, 2024

• Zero Chill Challenge

  • Broadcast Finals: December 18, 2024

• MCS 25 Playoffs

  • Round of 14 & Quarter Finals: January 21-22, 2025

    • In-Person Event at Full Sail University (more details to follow).

  • Quarter Finals & Semifinals: January 29, 2025