Is Madden NFL 22 appropriate for children?

# Madden NFL 22 - Parent Guide Madden NFL 22 is a football simulation game with no violence, language, or sexual content, making it appropriate for most ages. The main concerns are in-app purchases that could encourage spending, and online multiplayer where your child may interact with other players. Overall, it's a safe sports game suitable for football fans of various ages.

What age is Madden NFL 22 suitable for?

Our verdict for Madden NFL 22 is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Madden NFL 22 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

Mild

About the game

Genre

Strategy, Simulation, Sports, Casual

Released

2021

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent (monitor online)

Ages 9–12

Yes (monitor online)

Ages 13+

Yes (monitor online)

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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