What are the default controls for EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27?

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27, a sports game, uses 44 default keybinds across 11 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 support a controller?

Yes — EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 44 default keybinds

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EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 is the annual NFL football sim built on the new Persona Engine. Like its predecessors it's designed first for a gamepad, so the default Xbox controller layout for snapping, passing, tackling, and pass-rushing carries over to a documented PC keyboard/mouse mapping for players without a controller.

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All EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 controls

Layout

44 default keybinds across 11 categories. Most can be reassigned in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

⌫ Back

Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Pre-Play Offense 7

Action	Shortcut
Snap Ball	`Space`
Audible (Offense)	`Q`
Hot Route	`H`
Show Play Art	`Shift`
Pre-Play Menu	`Tab`
Custom Adjustments (Offense)	`Alt`
Fake Snap

Ballcarrier 7

Action	Shortcut
Truck	`W`
Stiff Arm	`E`
Spin	`F`
Hurdle	`R`
Slide (QB) / Give Up / Dive	`Q`
Pitch Ball	`Alt`
Celebration	`Ctrl`

Pre-Play Defense 6

Action	Shortcut
Global Coverage	`Ctrl`
Audible / Defensive Line	`A`
Coach / X-Factor Vision	`HOME`
Defensive Keys	`P`
Coverage Audibles	`C`
Call Timeout	`T`

Core Controls 5

Action	Shortcut
Sprint	`Shift`
Switch Player	`F`
Strafe	`Ctrl`
Defensive Assist	`Alt`
Player Lock	`Z`

Defensive Pursuit 5

Action	Shortcut
Strip Ball	`Space`
Hit Stick	`W`
Dive Tackle	`Q`
Breakdown / Conservative Tackle	`E`
Cut Stick	`S`

Passing 3

Action	Shortcut
High Pass	`Alt`
Free Form Pass Placement
Throw Ball Away

Defensive Engaged 3

Action	Shortcut
Rip	`W`
Bull Rush	`S`
Swat (Pass Rush)	`R`

Ball in Air 3

Action	Shortcut
Aggressive Catch / Ball Hawk	`R`
Possession Catch / Play Receiver	`E`
Swat Ball (Defense)	`Q`

Blocking 2

Action	Shortcut
Aggressive Impact Block	`W`
Aggressive Cut Block	`S`

Player Locked Receiver 2

Action	Shortcut
Just-Go Release	`Shift`
Conservative Change-Up Release / Call for Ball	`E`

Defensive Coverage 1

Action	Shortcut
Press / Chuck Receiver	`E`

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Pre-Play Offense 7

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Snap Ball	`A✕AB`
Audible (Offense)	`X■XY`
Hot Route	`Y▲YX`
Show Play Art	`RTR2R2ZR`
Pre-Play Menu	`RSR3R3RS`
Custom Adjustments (Offense)	`LBL1L1L`
Fake Snap	`RBR1R1R`

Ballcarrier 7

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Truck	`R-Stick`
Stiff Arm	`A✕AB`
Spin	`B●BA`
Hurdle	`Y▲YX`
Slide (QB) / Give Up / Dive	`X■XY`
Pitch Ball	`LBL1L1L`
Celebration	`A✕ABRTR2R2ZRLTL2L2ZL`

Pre-Play Defense 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Global Coverage	`LTL2L2ZL`
Audible / Defensive Line	`X■XY`
Coach / X-Factor Vision	`RTR2R2ZR`
Defensive Keys	`RBR1R1R`
Coverage Audibles	`Y▲YX`
Call Timeout	`ViewShareView−`

Core Controls 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Sprint	`RTR2R2ZR`
Switch Player	`B●BA`
Strafe	`LTL2L2ZL`
Defensive Assist	`LBL1L1L`
Player Lock	`LSL3L3LS`

Defensive Pursuit 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Strip Ball	`RBR1R1R`
Hit Stick	`R-Stick`
Dive Tackle	`X■XY`
Breakdown / Conservative Tackle	`A✕AB`
Cut Stick	`R-Stick`

Passing 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
High Pass	`LBL1L1L`
Free Form Pass Placement	`LTL2L2ZL`
Throw Ball Away	`RSR3R3RS`

Defensive Engaged 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Rip	`R-Stick`
Bull Rush	`R-Stick`
Swat (Pass Rush)	`Y▲YX`

Ball in Air 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Aggressive Catch / Ball Hawk	`Y▲YX`
Possession Catch / Play Receiver	`A✕AB`
Swat Ball (Defense)	`X■XY`

Blocking 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Aggressive Impact Block	`R-Stick`
Aggressive Cut Block	`R-Stick`

Player Locked Receiver 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Just-Go Release	`RTR2R2ZR`
Conservative Change-Up Release / Call for Ball	`A✕AB`

Defensive Coverage 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Press / Chuck Receiver	`A✕ABL-Stick`

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EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27?: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27, a sports game, uses 44 default keybinds across 11 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 support a controller?: Yes — EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Pre-Play Offense 7

Ballcarrier 7

Pre-Play Defense 6

Core Controls 5

Defensive Pursuit 5

Passing 3

Defensive Engaged 3

Ball in Air 3

Blocking 2

Player Locked Receiver 2

Defensive Coverage 1

Pre-Play Offense 7

Ballcarrier 7

Pre-Play Defense 6

Core Controls 5

Defensive Pursuit 5

Passing 3

Defensive Engaged 3

Ball in Air 3

Blocking 2

Player Locked Receiver 2

Defensive Coverage 1

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 controls — FAQ

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