Full List of All 17 Cities You Can Move to in Madden NFL 25

[marktwain77]

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I'm not sure how possible this is, but could EA offer DLC packs of more cities and/or team names/uniforms for relocation?

They did add in the AFL DLC pack a couple years ago, which had stadiums and uniforms, so it doesn't seem impossible.

[NDAlum]

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Super excited to have the team names public...

Not so excited about the team names. I'm sure it was VERY difficult to come up with 50 team names...but man some don't really roll off the tongue very well.

San Antonio Dreadnoughts...had to wiki lol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreadnought

I see the history and why it's associated with a TX team...but man it just isn't a sexy name.

[MrSerendipity]

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I actually like the way they did this. Some of you guys are making it out like this stuff was just chosen at random. These cities were chosen because they are places that the NFL sees as viable options in the future. The names are actual names that either have been pitched or are the kinds of names that would be likely to be pitched after research. It is much more close to what actually happens than if as an owner you pick your own city, your own name, your own uniform. That doesn't happen. The NFL, the city, state, and investors have a lot of input into these decisions. If you are Bill Gates, with all the money in the world, you can't just buy a team move them where you want and call them the Fighting Gateses and dress them in Microsoft uniforms. The NFL has to approve the city, name and uniform. Nike has to design the uniform. The city has to allow you to move there. Its a complicated process and I like how EA is representing it here.

I couldn't agree more. I actually like the fact that while it gives you some creative freedom in moving to a different place with a different logo and different uniform, it’s still mandated that the NFL approves it. That is realistic and I think it’s a good fit for the game. While I think I would've liked a teambuilder design more, I can respect the decision they made on this. I’m interested to see what the stadiums look like and if there will be a background native to that area.

i know texas is huge but really 3 of the 17 teams can go to texas? not to mention theres already 2 teams in texas as of now. im not actually mad i guess just wish there were more places that dont have teams now that you could move a team to play.

Being from Texas, I have to agree. I think Houston and San Antonio both should’ve been excluded and they could have left it with Austin. With that said, you don’t have a problem with them putting in California and Florida cities that both already have three teams each?

And finally, I must be overly-Irish. Because I got a little bit giddy when I saw that I could not only move a team to Dublin, Ireland (A gorgeous city with amazing sports fans) but also be able to call them the Shamrocks and have an official Logo with Nike Uniforms.

[jpdavis82]

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I just threw up in my mouth a little. some of those names are just ridiculous I new EA would mess this up. oh well maybe next year again for me.

So just move the team and keep their name as it is, problem solved no?

I have no problem with most of the names, but the Austin Bats? That would never fly(no pun intended), but then again there's the New Orleans Pelicans.

[MrSerendipity]

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So just move the team and keep their name as it is, problem solved no?

They can't because at some point in time, EA came up with that name as well.

Kidding. But seriously, I don't think the names are that bad. Sure there are some that I would never use. But I also recognize that my taste in names/logo/design may not be the same as others. I love the Texas Rangers uniforms but most find them mediocre at best. Different strokes for different folks.

I have no problem with most of the names, but the Austin Bats? That would never fly, but then again there's the New Orleans Pelicans.

There is a reason that they used the name Bats with Austin. It's actually a very popular thing to see when you're down in Austin. It's almost like clock work each night around sunset when tons (And I mean tons) of Bats will take flight from underneath the Congress Avenue bridge and fly through Downtown Austin. It's almost a tourist attraction of sorts these days. That is likely why they decided to use that name. With that said, I can understand why it doesn't exactly strike fear in the opposition. But what do I know, I didn't think the Dublin Celtic Tigers were as bad as people are making it out to be. Then again, I'm Irish and from Texas...so maybe I just defend what I love too much. Lol

[Gosens6]

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So just move the team and keep their name as it is, problem solved no?

I have no problem with most of the names, but the Austin Bats? That would never fly(no pun intended), but then again there's the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelican is the state bird of Louisiana .. So it actually makes a lot of sense.

[californ14]

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The New Orleans Pelicans have a vicious rivalry with the Alabama Alka-Seltzers...The Seltzers get all up in the Pelicans throats and cause them to explode in utter defeat.

[DeuceDouglas]

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The Pelican is the state bird of Louisiana .. So it actually makes a lot of sense.

It's also the name of New Orleans' current NBA franchise. No bueno.

[MrSerendipity]

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It's also the name of New Orleans' current NBA franchise. No bueno.

Eh, it is what it is. For some reason, we all think that team names have to be intimidating and manly these days. But what is manly or intimidating about the following team names:

Yankees
Red Sox
White Sox
Saints
Packers
Dolphins

I mean I wouldn't want the Mavericks to make a switch over to the Hummingbirds but I guess if it's relevant to the State and wins on the field/court, it doesn't really matter.

[live to die54]

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I couldn't agree more. I actually like the fact that while it gives you some creative freedom in moving to a different place with a different logo and different uniform, it’s still mandated that the NFL approves it. That is realistic and I think it’s a good fit for the game. While I think I would've liked a teambuilder design more, I can respect the decision they made on this. I’m interested to see what the stadiums look like and if there will be a background native to that area.

Being from Texas, I have to agree. I think Houston and San Antonio both should’ve been excluded and they could have left it with Austin. With that said, you don’t have a problem with them putting in California and Florida cities that both already have three teams each?

And finally, I must be overly-Irish. Because I got a little bit giddy when I saw that I could not only move a team to Dublin, Ireland (A gorgeous city with amazing sports fans) but also be able to call them the Shamrocks and have an official Logo with Nike Uniforms.

honestly i didnt even realize that they were putting more teams in those states. i saw the post about moving the oilers back to houston and focused mainly on that. i do wish that CA and FL were excluded from where you can move teams. only thing im partial about is LA was excluded just for the fact that it looks almost guaranteed to get the next NFL team.

[californ14]

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Eh, it is what it is. For some reason, we all think that team names have to be intimidating and manly these days. But what is manly or intimidating about the following team names:

Yankees
Red Sox
White Sox
Saints
Packers
Dolphins

I mean I wouldn't want the Mavericks to make a switch over to the Hummingbirds but I guess if it's relevant to the State and wins on the field/court, it doesn't really matter.

I do know that Dolphins partake in s3xual gang bangs and commit acts of rape; that is rather scary if you ask me.

[MrSerendipity]

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honestly i didnt even realize that they were putting more teams in those states. i saw the post about moving the oilers back to houston and focused mainly on that. i do wish that CA and FL were excluded from where you can move teams. only thing im partial about is LA was excluded just for the fact that it looks almost guaranteed to get the next NFL team.

Oh I agree, Los Angeles definitely had to be included. I don't think they should have included Orlando when one of the most rumored teams to leave over the last few years (Until New Ownership) is from the same State (Jaguars). Personally, I think they should have included Albuquerque (NM) and Mobile (AL).

I do know that Dolphins partake in s3xual gang bangs and commit acts of rape; that is rather scary if you ask me.

Good point. The Dolphin has a lot more street cred than I give it credit for.

[moylan1234]

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So just move the team and keep their name as it is, problem solved no?

I have no problem with most of the names, but the Austin Bats? That would never fly(no pun intended), but then again there's the New Orleans Pelicans.

for some teams that works Rams, Raiders others who need a complete rebranding not so much.

For me it's not about an intimidating name its about one that sounds good/authentic to my ears. All the names on MrSerendipity's list pass the ear test way over half of EA's list fails it miserably and with the commentary we'll hear those terrible names over and over again.

but again no hate on the mode it will be useful for getting former teams back, but that seems about it no creativity and I guess the whole Nike uniform thing was made up so fingers crossed that at least the classic uniforms are done right.

[MrSerendipity]

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Unfortunately I do think the decent names are limited to half of the names provided. Let me list off the names from each city that I think work (because I'm bored):

Austin Desperados
Brooklyn Beats
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Blues
Chicago Tigers
Columbus Aviaters
Dublin Shamrocks
Houston Gunners
Houston Oilers
London Black Knights
London Monarchs
Los Angeles Aftershock
Los Angeles Dreams
Memphis Steamers
Mexico City Diablos
Oklahoma City Bisons
Oklahoma City Night Hawks
Orlando Sentinels
Portland Lumberjacks
Portland Snowhawks
Sacramento Redwoods
Salt Lake City Pioneers
San Antonio Express
San Antonio Marshalls
Toronto Thunderbirds

So that's twenty-five names out of the fifty provided. And you could actually take away from that if you consider the fact that the Oilers, Monarchs, Dodgers and Desperados were already in use by another Professional team. And I will say that many of the names (if not most) seem like they'd fit an Arena Football Team (Desperados was an Arena Team) more than they would an NFL team.

But even with all of that said, I do think they've done a good job with the mode from what I've seen so far. And I love the fact that Nike has already made Uniforms for all of the teams. I definitely wouldn't mind rolling with some of the names they provided.

[jpdavis82]

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for some teams that works Rams, Raiders others who need a complete rebranding not so much.

For me it's not about an intimidating name its about one that sounds good/authentic to my ears. All the names on MrSerendipity's list pass the ear test way over half of EA's list fails it miserably and with the commentary we'll hear those terrible names over and over again.

but again no hate on the mode it will be useful for getting former teams back, but that seems about it no creativity and I guess the whole Nike uniform thing was made up so fingers crossed that at least the classic uniforms are done right.

Nike did work with them on the uniforms for the relocated teams.