NFL Pro Bowl: Madden NFL 22 Edition announced for 2022 Pro Bowl

While the Pro Bowl will return to in-person action this weekend, a handful of NFL players will take part in a big game of Madden NFL 22.

Announced today, Chargers’ Derwin James and Browns’ Nick Chubb will go against Cowboys’ Micah Parsons and Vikings’ Justin Jefferson in Madden NFL 22’s Superstar KO multiplayer mode. During this match, the’y’ll try to break the Guinness World Record for largest projected video game display with the game going down on the Las Vegas strip.

Joe Ruggiero, SVP, Consumer Products, NFL said this about the forthcoming event:

“Coming off the success of last year, the NFL welcomes the return of the Pro Bowl experience in Madden NFL 22. With the added anticipation of attempting to break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title, this year’s event will definitely be one to remember. NFL Pro Bowl: Madden NFL 22 Edition represents an opportunity to connect with our fans beyond the traditional game and we look forward to working with EA to bring this event to life ahead of the 2022 Pro Bowl in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.”

Julie Foster, VP of EA Sports Brand also said:

“Last year we showcased the power of Madden NFL in bringing fans closer to the sport they love, while also transforming a major sporting event to a virtual one. We’re very excited to return with our longtime partner, the NFL, to host the virtual Pro Bowl for NFL football fans where they live, on digital platforms, and extend the Pro Bowl celebration to the next generation, providing more ways to engage and connect than ever before.”

The showdown will air live this Saturday (February 5) at 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST on NFL’s official YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook channels, EA Madden NFL’s Twitch channel and on the iHeartRadio App. Charissa Thompson and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson will co-host with event with last year’s winner Marshawn Lynch delivering commentary.