EA Sports College Basketball Returns: New Game Launches After Nearly 20 Years

EA Sports to Revive College Basketball Games

The anticipated success of EA Sports College Football 2025 is paving the way for an exciting revival in the world of collegiate sports gaming. This resurgence not only heralds more college football titles for fans but also signals the comeback of other NCAA sports games under the EA banner, as evidenced by recent announcements regarding a new college basketball game.

Announcement Sparks Excitement

In an intriguing post shared on the official EA Sports X account, EA teases the return of college basketball gaming with the phrase, “Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back.”Accompanied by relevant hashtags, including ‘CBB’ and the signature EA Sports slogan, ‘It’s in the game, ’ the announcement has ignited enthusiasm among fans eager for a nostalgic gaming experience.

Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back.#CBB #ItsInTheGame pic.twitter.com/iBNhGxn2yj

— EA SPORTS (@EASPORTS) June 30, 2025

A Long-Awaited Comeback

It’s been a staggering 16 years since EA last released a college basketball game; the most recent title was NCAA Basketball 10, launched in 2009. According to insights from Extra Points and noted by GameSpot, a memo from the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) indicates that EA’s anticipated return to college basketball is slated for 2028.

Understanding the Market Demand

If the proposed timeline holds true, this forthcoming title, presumably called ‘EA Sports College Basketball, ’ would mark the revival of a franchise nearly two decades after its last appearance in stores. Earlier this year, EA reported that sales for College Football 25 surpassed a remarkable $1 billion, underscoring the potential demand for collegiate sports titles.

As we look forward to the release of EA Sports College Football 26, it will be fascinating to gauge the level of excitement and enthusiasm from the college sports community. The return of these games could signal a resurgence in sports gaming, as fans express their desire for annual releases of college sports games once more.

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