Apple Arcade adding the ultimate NFL game just in time for football season

Apple Arcade is scoring a major hit game in August. Apple announced today that the subscription game service will add Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on August 6. The new game will arrive just before the new NFL pre-season kicks off.

Apple says the new Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition title is designed just for Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade games have no ads and no in-app purchases.

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition made for Apple Arcade’s ad-free experience

“Designed specifically for Apple Arcade, this all-new release in the massively popular franchise lets fans live out their gridiron dreams, offering an immersive season-based experience featuring current NFL teams and realistic simulation gameplay,” according to Apple.

“Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition delivers the pure football experience players seek, a complete Madden NFL game free from ads or in-app purchases.”

Apple says the new game will support game controllers on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.

“Players can dive into fan-favorite Franchise and Quick Play modes featuring dynamic player ratings built on real-world NFL performances. Powered by a weekly story engine, Franchise mode puts players in the GM seat to navigate season-shifting narratives, win over fan bases, and build a championship team.”

Beyond Madden, Apple Arcade is picking up new sports content with Retro Bowl College+ on August 6 and a new season of NFL Retro Bowl ’27 on September 3.

You can pre-save Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition here.

Apple Arcade game previews, no subscription required

Apple also highlights select Apple Arcade games that can now be played as a preview without a subscription:

Players can also check out new free introductory experiences on the App Store for select Arcade games without a subscription, including PowerWash Simulator, Mini Motorways, Cooking Mama: Cuisine!, and Play-Doh World.

You can read more about the new Apple Arcade games here.

Apple Arcade is available, ad-free and with no in-app purchases, for $6.99/month after a one-month free trial. A single subscription unlocks access for up to five users through Family Sharing.

Every Apple One bundle subscription also includes Apple Arcade.