Electronic Arts and Best Buy will be holding a nationwide tournament, the 2008 EA Sports Madden Challenge. The tournament will take place through October 12 in major cities across the US, including Orlando, LA, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

“Madden NFL 09 brings the most realistic graphics in the 20-year history of the game, so players in this year’s Madden Challenge will feel the every tackle and the rush of the crowd as they put their skills and pride on the line,” said Brian Movalson, EA Sports marketing director.