ElectronicArts.The 2006 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge , presented by Best Buy and sponsored by Microsoft and Sprint, kicks off today in Denver, Colorado at Invesco Field. This year, for the first time, the 2006 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge will expand internationally, adding challenges in each of the following countries: Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and Hong Kong. The winners from the 26 U.S. cities and five NFL international tournaments will advance to the Finals, held during Pro Bowl week (week of Feb. 8, 2007) in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The winner of the 2006 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge will receive a grand prize package, including a check for $100,000 and the winners of each regional competition will receive $1,000. For more information and online tournament registration check out http://www.maddenchallenge.com/.

The 2006 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge schedule, including five international cities:

  • 9/1/06:    Denver          Invesco Field
  • 9/3/06:    Minneapolis    MetroDome
  • 9/9/06:    Indianapolis   RCA Dome
  • 9/10/06:   Chicago        Solider Field
  • 9/16/06    Green Bay     Lambeau Atrium
  • 9/17/06:   Detroit         Ford Field
  • 9/23/06:   Atlanta         Lenox Mall
  • 9/24/06:   New Orleans  Superdome 
  • 9/25/06:   New Orleans  MNF Superdome
  • 9/30/06:   Cincinnati      Newport on the Levee
  • 10/1/06:   Pittsburgh     Heinz Field
  • 10/7/06:   Boston         Gillette Stadium
  • 10/8/06:   Philadelphia   King of Prussia Mall
  • 10/14/06:  New Jersey    Jersey Garden Mall
  • 10/15/06:  New York     Grand Central Station
  • 10/21/06:  Baltimore     M & T Bank Stadium
  • 10/22/06:  Washington    DC Fed Ex Field
  • 10/28/06:  Charlotte       Concord Mills 
  • 10/29/06:  Tampa         Raymond James Stadium
  • 11/4/06:    Houston       Reliant Stadium Park
  • 11/5/06:    Dallas           Texas Stadium
  • 11/11/06:  Phoenix        Cardinal Stadium
  • 11/12/06:  San Diego      Qualcomm Stadium
  • 11/18/06:  Los Angeles   Hollywood & Highland
  • 11/19/06:  Oakland         McAfee Coliseum
  • 11/24/06:  Seattle          Qwest Field
  • 11/26/06:  San Francisco   Metreon
  • 1/13/07:  Toronto, Canada   TBD
  • 1/20/07:  Hong Kong, China  EA Experience
  • 1/27/07:  Mexico City, Mexico  TBD
  • 2/4/07:   London, England      Superbash
  • 2/4/07:   Frankfurt, Germany   Commerce Stadium
  • 2/8/07:   Honolulu (Finals)    Pro Bowl

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