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You can celebrate in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL during a play, after a play, or after scoring a touchdown. Read our guide to learn the controls for each celebration type, trigger Hot-Spot celebrations, and view all available celebrations in-game.
How do I celebrate in Madden NFL?

| Column 1 | Column 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Controls | ||
| PlayStation® | Hold both L2 + R2 and press X. | ||
| XBOX | Press and hold LT + RT + A. | ||
| PC | Press and hold L-Mouse or Left Ctrl. | ||
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Press and hold B + ZL and ZR. |
Celebrating before reaching the end zone gives defenders more time to knock the ball loose, so use it carefully.
How do I trigger Hot-Spot celebrations?

- 1Score a touchdown.
- 2Move around the end zone until you reach a Hot-Spot.
- 3Run into one of the Hot-Spot locations.
- 4Wait for the celebration animation to begin.
Try different areas of the end zone to discover other Hot-Spot celebrations.
How can I see all available celebrations?
To see every celebration available:- 1Pause the game.
- 2Open the Celebrations tab.
- touchdown celebrations
- first down celebrations
- interception celebrations
- Hot-Spot celebration information.
Celebrations FAQ
Celebrations are special animations, like end zone dances and poses, that you can trigger using PC or controller combinations during or after eligible plays.
Celebrations are only available after eligible plays, such as touchdowns, first downs, and interceptions. Some celebrations can also be performed while running toward the end zone.
Hot-Spot celebrations are special end zone celebrations that trigger when you run into specific areas of the end zone after scoring a touchdown. Different Hot-Spots trigger different celebrations.
Yes. If you have a clear path to the end zone, you can celebrate before crossing the goal line. Keep in mind that celebrating early increases the risk of losing possession.
Open the Celebrations tab from the pause menu to view all available touchdown, first down, and interception celebrations.