MU Pro League Rules

Madden Underground League Rules & Settings

League Settings

• Coach Type: Created Coaches Only

• Skill Level: All-Madden / Competitive

• Quarter Length: 6 Minutes

• Playbooks: Stock Only (No Custom Playbooks)

• Injuries: ON

• Wear & Tear: ON

• Advance Schedule: Every 48 Hours

Communication Rules

• All communication and scheduling will be done exclusively through Discord.

• Both users must attempt to schedule their game within the first 24 hours of each advance.

• Failure to show up at the scheduled time may result in a force loss at the discretion of league commissioners.

• If a game has not started within 60 minutes of advance, it will be automatically simulated.

• Each owner is allowed a maximum of 3 simulated games per season. Exceeding this limit will result in removal from the league.

⚠️ Note: If both parties agree to simulate due to scheduling conflicts, it will not count against your sim total. Participating in live Madden events is excused and encouraged — these will not count against your sim total either.

Disconnection Policy

• In the event of a desync, contact a commissioner immediately.

• The game will be replayed from the point of desync.

• Provide the following evidence:

  • Score

  • Time remaining

  • Quarter

  • Timeouts

  • Down and distance

  • Possession

• Intentional quitting will result in immediate removal from the league.

Streaming Policy

• The away team is required to stream every game.

• You must have a functional Twitch account connected.

• Failure to stream your game will result in loss of a development trait for a player of the commissioner’s choosing.

Team & Player Management

• Development Traits:

  • No X-Factor gifts this year — player development is fully earned.

  • Hidden dev traits will not be revealed by commissioners.

• Player Ratings: No manual adjustments under any circumstances.

• Regression: Lost abilities before the Super Bowl week advance will not be restored.

• Releasing Players:

  • If you release a player, you cannot re-sign him for 2 advances (unless it’s during offseason free agency bidding).

Trade Rules

• No CPU trades allowed.

• No trading a player away and reacquiring him in the same season.

• Owners who switch teams may not trade with each other for one full season.

• All trades must be approved by league officials.

  • Any trades made in bad faith or that compromise league integrity will be reversed.

  • Team owners are expected to compete fairly and preserve the competitive balance of the league.

Free Agency & Preseason Rules

• During the off-season FA bidding period, you may sign as many players as your cap allows.

• During preseason, you may sign up to 3 free agents per advance.

• During the regular season, free agents may be signed at will.

• Trade deadline will match the NFL.

  • The league will not delay an advance to accommodate trade processing — plan accordingly.

  • Failure to follow trade procedures may result in removal.

Legal Position Changes & Substitutions

• Player Editing:

  • You may change equipment, numbers, and legal positions only.

  • Changing player names is strictly prohibited and will result in league removal.

Additional Info

• Secondary players may be placed in the Sub LB position on your depth chart.

• Offensive and defensive formation sub packages are allowed using the in-game play selection screen.