EA’s Madden NFL 25 is among the most-played American football simulation games, especially on consoles. Due to the online nature of the game, the servers of the game must be functional and intended for users to continue enjoying the game. However, like all online games, the Madden NFL 25 server status can go down for maintenance. When the servers are down, the gameplay experience is seriously hindered. This article reports on the current Madden NFL 25 server status, user-reported problems, and EA Sports acknowledgments, if any.
Vote your Issue with Madden NFL 25
A large number of reports usually means that the servers are down. The vote is reset every few hours to reflect the current server status. The Baseline Reports are 3. Reports exceeding the baseline indicate an issue with the servers or a problem with the game.
Current Server Status
The servers are online again, and the maintenance is complete.
13 November
Update: Xbox servers are live.
Xbox servers are down affecting all multiplayer games including Madden.
Xbox’s Response – “We are aware that some users may be experiencing issues when attempting to launch or join multiplayer sessions on Xbox Live. While we investigate, please follow along here and on our status page for updates. Xbox.com/status.”
Madden NFL 25 Server Maintenance
05 December
Update: Maintenance is complete.
Madden NFL 25 servers will undergo maintenance today starting 06:00 AM ET on Wednesday, December 5th. All online modes will be disabled while the maintenance is in progress. A few game modes, such as Solo Battles and Team Builder, will be gated at 5:30 AM ET.
Maintenance Start Schedule in Major Cities & Time Zones
| City | Time Zone | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York, USA | EDT (UTC -4) | 6:00 AM, 22 October |
| London, UK | BST (UTC +1) | 11:00 AM, 22 October |
| Paris, France | CEST (UTC +2) | 12:00 PM (noon), 22 October |
| Berlin, Germany | CEST (UTC +2) | 12:00 PM (noon), 22 October |
| Moscow, Russia | MSK (UTC +3) | 1:00 PM, 22 October |
| Dubai, UAE | GST (UTC +4) | 2:00 PM, 22 October |
| Beijing, China | CST (UTC +8) | 6:00 PM, 22 October |
| Tokyo, Japan | JST (UTC +9) | 7:00 PM, 22 October |
| Sydney, Australia | AEDT (UTC +11) | 9:00 PM, 22 October |
| Los Angeles, USA | PDT (UTC -7) | 3:00 AM, 22 October |
There is no ETA on when the servers will be back online. You can follow us on X for regular updates on the server status.
07 October
Madden servers will be down today for scheduled maintenance starting at 6:00 AM ET on Friday, October 07. Online modes will not be playable during the maintenance. Solo Battles and Team Builder will be gated at 5:30 AM ET, half an hour before the maintenance. Here are the times when the servers go down in major cities.
Common Issues Faced by Players
- Server Downtime: One of the main issues reported by players is server downtime. They cannot connect to the game servers even after repeated attempts, especially during specific modes.
- Lag and Latency: Since the game’s launch, high lag and latency during matches have been a common issue caused by unstable servers. The issue is mostly reported in competitive matches.
- Disconnections: Frequent disconnections, especially when a match is in progress, are leading to frustration among the player base.
EA Sports’ Response
“We’re aware and investigating an issue where some Xbox Series X|S users are unable to access Madden 25. Additionally, here is a workaround to access Madden 25 if you are seeing an error:
- Launch Madden 25
- Once at the main menu an error will appear
- Select the Xbox button and go to Profile & System
- Select Log Out
- Once at the account login screen, log back in with same account
- Open Madden 25 and gain access”
Tips for Players
While EA is working to resolve the issue on their end, there are a few things you can do to fix or troubleshoot the cause of the issue and hopefully get into the game:
- Check Server Status: One of the first things you should do before starting a game is to check the Madden NFL 25 server status. This will help you identify scheduled maintenance and planned downtime and avoid gameplay disruptions.
- Stable Internet Connection: Many times, the cause of disconnects and lag is your internet connection. Ensure that you have fast internet for online games. If you have the option, try switching to another ISP or your mobile hotspot. Third-party software that reduces lag and provides a streamlined server connection is known to help in many cases.
- Play During Off-Peak Hours: Madden NFL 25 is fairly new, and many players are trying to join the game, especially during peak hours and weekends. Try playing at off-peak hours, and the servers may be more stable.
- Report Issues: If nothing is wrong with your internet and the servers are fine, report the issue to EA via the official support channels, and they will get back to you.
