Updates

The NFL and EA Sports continue their commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with this year’s edition of the Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament.

Aimed at empowering the next generation of diverse gaming and sports entertainment talent, the tournament offers exclusive HBCU student eligibility for a competitive, high-stakes Madden NFL 25 competition, with the top four finalists earning a trip to Orlando during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Week. Participating students will battle it out for the title and gain hands-on experience working with EA Sports and a shadowing opportunity at a professional Madden NFL Championship Series broadcast.

“We are proud to continue this program for its fifth year in collaboration with EA Sports in our dedication to providing HBCU students with unparalleled competitive fun, mentorship and career experience,” said Ed Kiang, vice president of video gaming for the NFL. “This year’s program continues to celebrate the intersection of culture, sports and gaming while amplifying the voices of HBCU students.”

Registration is now open with online qualifiers on December 20-21, January 3-4 and January 10-11. Players will be invited for a last chance qualifier on January 12 before they head to the elimination rounds on January 18-19. The top finalists will advance to Orlando during MCS Playoffs Week from January 28-Febuary 1, in conjunction with the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Week.

Finalists will have an opportunity to go behind the scenes with EA Sports in Orlando. They will gain hands-on experience with how EA Sports produces games, connect with employees and leadership and learn about career opportunities that can help them as they continue in the collegiate journey. 

For more information about the Madden NFL 25 HBCU Tournament, visit https://hbcutournament.nfl.com/.