Challengermode Operates the Madden NFL 25 Championship Series Online Competition

The partnership establishes Challengermode as the platform operator for all online competitions during the Madden NFL 25 Championship Series program.

Stockholm, August 13 2024: Leading esports platform Challengermode has been selected as the platform to operate all the online competitions for the Madden NFL 25 Championship Series (MCS). With six tournaments and more than $1.7 million USD on the line, the MCS delivers elite football esports action on the virtual gridiron from August through February.

Beginning on August 14th, eligible Madden NFL 25 players from the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and newly added Australia will compete in the first of six MCS competitions on the road to the Madden Bowl in February 2025.

As the competition platform for MCS 25, Challengermode will leverage its state-of-the-art tournament operations toolkit and advanced automation features to ensure a seamless experience for players and administrators. The official MCS Space on Challengermode, powered by Challengermode’s Enterprise Space Product, will become the central hub for the MCS. This dedicated space will provide fans, players, and administrators with all the tools they need to manage and follow the entire MCS season, including real-time updated leaderboards, match schedules, and tools for community interaction. With Challengermode’s Enterprise Space Product, the MCS team can fully customize and update their hub any time, maintaining control over content and layout throughout the season to keep the platform engaging and responsive for their community.

Philip Hübner, CBDO at Challengermode, said: “We’re looking forward to working with the Madden esports team to drive innovation and support their efforts for the program in the coming year. We’re confident that our toolbox and customizability can offer the MCS community a world-class experience.”

For more information, please contact: press@challengermode.com or jesper@challengermode.com

About Challengermode:

Challengermode is a Swedish technology company founded in 2014, with the mission to make competitive gaming and esports truly accessible. Through its platform, Challengermode provides the tools for game developers & publishers to deliver fully automated tournaments, ladders, or leaderboards to their community. Today, Challengermode’s best-in-class tech is used by all esports stakeholders - including communities, content creators, brands, and professional tournament organizers - to host tens of millions of competitions every year for gamers at all skill levels, on any device or platform. 
 

About Electronic Arts:

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. 

In fiscal year 2024, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news. 

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