Full Sail University to host Madden Championship Series
By Brian Allen
Madden 25 has a new home for its championship series, and will help college students earn valuable scholarships and experience in the process. Full Sail University has announced a partnership with EA Sports in which the school will host Madden competitive events.
The Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress will be the battleground for the world's best Madden NFL players in six events from September 2024 -January 2025. The MCS team will contribute to a scholarship fund for students. Those students will also gain experience working with the MCS broadcast, which will appear on Twitch and YouTube. A live audience will be onsite as well.
The festivities start with the Sept. 4 Kickoff Classic at Full Sail. The top 8 Madden players in the world will compete for their share of $100,000 and MCS points for future events. Fans in attendance will get to check out the MCS Pregame Experience. They'll be able to compete for prizes including a free copy of Madden 25.
Full Sail University is a school specializing in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Their graduates have worked on Grammy, Emmy, Oscar and Game Award winning projects.
Here's the full event 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