EA Sports Hints at Long-Awaited College Basketball Revival—Fans Get Ready!
Big news for basketball fans! After more than 15 years, Electronic Arts is officially teasing the comeback of its beloved college basketball series. The hype is real—EA Sports just posted a cryptic message: “Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back.” While there aren’t many details yet, it’s clear EA is ready to jump back into the world of college hoops.
- EA teases the return of its college basketball series after 15+ years
- Official statement hints at a new game, but details are scarce
- Possible inspiration from the record-breaking sales of EA Sports College Football 25
- No confirmation yet on NCAA or March Madness branding
- Last college basketball game from EA: NCAA Basketball 10 (2009)
EA Sports Eyes College Basketball Comeback
It looks like EA Sports is aiming to repeat its recent success in the college sports arena. Last year’s EA Sports College Football 25 became a massive hit, reportedly the best-selling sports video game in U.S. history by dollar sales, according to Circana. (Check out the details here.) This year, EA Sports College Football 26 is dropping on July 10, so it’s no surprise EA wants to bring basketball back to the spotlight.
What About NCAA and March Madness Branding?
If you’re hoping for the classic NCAA or March Madness branding, you might want to lower your expectations. Based on how EA handled its recent football release, it’s unlikely those names will return. EA Sports College Basketball seems to be the likely title for the new game. The last time EA released a college basketball game was way back in November 2009 with NCAA Basketball 10. Before that, the series ran under the name NCAA March Madness from 1997 to 2009.
Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame pic.twitter.com/iBNhGxn2yj
— EA SPORTS (@EASPORTS) June 30, 2025
EA’s Basketball History: A Quick Recap
EA hasn’t just been missing from college basketball—they’ve been out of basketball entirely since 2018. The company canceled NBA Live 20 in 2019, marking the fourth cancellation for that franchise. Since then, 2K Sports’ NBA 2K series has dominated the basketball sim scene.
What’s Next?
Right now, we’re still waiting on more info. Polygon has reached out to EA for details, so stay tuned for updates as soon as they drop. Until then, keep an eye on EA Sports’ social channels and get ready for the possible return of college basketball gaming!
