The football season is kicking soon with the release of Madden NFL 27. The latest entry in the hallowed series is hitting console, and PC, at the same time very soon. Circle the date, because it’s almost kick-off.

Here's why Chicago's quarterback will be on video game covers across the country.

Take in a blast from the past with this list of every cover athlete in the Madden NFL franchise from this millennium.

The NFL would prefer a calendar that is never truly football-free, and one thing keeping the league in the spotlight during the otherwise quiet month of June is the annual reveal of the next Madden. This year,

EA Sports College Football 27 makes its PC debut — a series first — as the EA Sports Opening Drive showcase airs tonight at 8 PM ET, with Caleb Williams confirmed as the first Chicago Bears player on the Madden NFL 27 cover,

Find out more about the pricing and benefits of picking up the MVP+ Membership, which is launching with Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27.