Backyard Ballers Part 1: M. Evans, J. Love, LTD C. Johnson and more - Madden Ultimate Team 23

After making its debut in last year's game, the Backyard Ballers Program is returning to MUT with Part 1 of 2 releasing on Thursday, May 4th. The theme for Backyard Ballers revolves around out-of-position (OOP) player items, reminiscent of our days playing football in the backyard with friends and playing many different positions.

Along with BYB Part 1, EA has also announced new AP totals that will go live on Thursday as well. The total AP cost on both offense and defense will be moved to 6 AP total on each side of the ball (6 AP offense, 6 AP defense). If you were wondering about Golden Tickets, the first release has been confirmed for May 18th!

Check out everything we know about BYB Part 1 from GMM's reveal today below:

BYB Players

Limited Edition (LTD)

*LTDs will only be available in packs for a limited amount of time.

• 99 Chad Johnson | FS | Bengals, Patriots, Legends
  • X-Factor: Universal Coverage (2 AP)
  • Custom: Deep Out Zone KO (0 AP), Pick Artist (0 AP), Mid Zone KO (0 AP), Deep Route KO (0 AP)
• 99 Edgerrin James | TE | Colts, Cardinals, Seahawks, Legends
  • X-Factor: Grab and Smash (2 AP)
  • Custom: Short In Elite (0 AP), Deep In Elite (0 AP), Tank (0 AP), Red Zone Threat (0 AP)

Champions

• 99 Patrick Ricard | RE | Ravens
  • X-Factor: Relentless (2 AP)
  • Custom: Tackle Supreme (0 AP), Edge Threat Elite (0 AP), Double or Nothing (0 AP), No Outsiders (0 AP)
• 99 Derek Stingley Jr | HB | Texans
  • X-Factor: Ankle Breaker (2 AP)
  • Custom: Evasive (0 AP), Route Technician (0 AP), Backfield Master (0 AP), Balance Beam (0 AP)
• 99 Harold Carmichael | MLB | Eagles, Cowboys, Legends
  • X-Factor: Zone Hawk (2 AP)
  • Custom: Pick Artist (0 AP), Deep Out Zone KO (0 AP), Secure Tackler (0 AP), Lumberjack (0 AP)
• 99 Mike Evans | LOLB | Buccaneers
  • X-Factor: Reinforcement (2 AP)
  • Custom: Edge Threat (0 AP), Under Pressure (0 AP), Speedster (0 AP), Flat Zone KO (0 AP)
• 99 Jordan Love | WR | Packers
  • X-Factor: Max Security (2 AP)
  • Custom: WR Apprentice (0 AP), Short In Elite (0 AP), Deep Out Elite (0 AP), Deep In Elite (0 AP)
• 99 Quinnen Williams | LT | Jets
  • Custom: Identifier (0 AP), Secure Protector (0 AP), Threat Detector (0 AP), Lifeguard (0 AP)

Heroes

• 97 Matthew Ioannidis | LT | Panthers, Commanders
  • Custom: Edge Protector (0 AP), All Day (0 AP), Lifeguard (0 AP)
• 97 Josh Allen | CB | Bills
  • Custom: Flat Zone KO (0 AP), Deep Route KO (0 AP), Deep Out Zone KO (0 AP)
• 97 Brandon McManus | SS | Broncos
  • Custom: Mid Zone KO (0 AP), Medium Route KO (0 AP), Pick Artist (0 AP)
• 97 Donald Parham Jr | LE | Chargers
  • Custom: BOGO (0 AP), Under Pressure (0 AP), Secure Tackler (0 AP)
• 97 C.J. Ham | LE | Vikings
  • Custom: El Toro (0 AP), Reach Elite (0 AP), Run Stopper (0 AP)
• 97 Hunter Henry | LE | Patriots, Chargers
  • Custom: Defensive Rally (0 AP), Edge Threat (0 AP), No Outsiders (0 AP)
• 97 Robert Hunt | WR | Dolphins
  • Custom: Honorary Lineman (0 AP), Threat Detector (0 AP), Runoff Elite (0 AP)
• 97 Aidan Hutchinson | LG | Lions
  • Custom: Puller Elite (0 AP), Post Up (0 AP), Nasty Streak (0 AP)
• 97 Cameron Jordan | RG | Saints
  • Custom: Post Up (0 AP), Identifier (0 AP), Natural Talent (0 AP)
• 97 Davante Adams | MLB | Raiders, Packers
  • Custom: Lurker (0 AP), Medium Route KO (0 AP), Inside Shade (0 AP)
• 97 Grant Delpit | WR | Browns
  • Custom: Short In Elite (0 AP), Runoff Elite (0 AP), Deep Out Elite (0 AP)
• 97 Frank Clark | RT | Chiefs, Seahawks
  • Custom: Edge Protector (0 AP), All Day (0 AP), Identifier (0 AP)

Elites

• 94 Isaiah Simmons | QB | Cardinals
• 94 Malik Willis | K | Titans
• 94 Jedrick Wills Jr | DT | Browns
• 94 Zay Jones | CB | Jaguars, Bills, Raiders
• 94 Cole Kmet | LE | Bears
• 94 Da'Ron Payne | RT | Commanders
• 94 Alec Pierce | SS | Colts
• 94 Kyle Pitts | ROLB | Falcons
• 94 DeShawn Williams | RG | Broncos, Bengals
• 94 Graham Gano | HB | Giants, Commanders, Panthers
• 94 Taysom Hill | HB | Saints
• 94 Sam Hubbard | LG | Bengals
• 94 Mark Andrews | SS | Ravens, Steelers, Bengals, Browns
• 94 Arik Armstead | RT | 49ers
• 94 Quinton Bohanna | C | Cowboys
• 94 Will Dissly | ROLB | Seahawks
• 92 Derwin James Jr | HB | Chargers
• 92 Dawson Knox | LOLB | Bills
• 92 Patrick Mahomes | SS | Chiefs
• 92 Penei Sewell | P | Lions
• 92 Kirk Cousins | MLB | Vikings, Commanders
• 92 Lavonte David | TE | Buccaneers
• 92 Corey Davis | FS | Jets, Titans
• 92 O.J. Howard | QB | Texans, Buccaneers, Raiders

BYB Sets

• 99 OVR Backyard Ballers Champions - Each of the 6 Champions has its own set with the same requirements. Exchange 3x 97 OVR Backyard Ballers Heroes to receive the respective player's 99 OVR BYB Champion item and a Fantasy Pack containing your choice of 3x 97 OVR BND BYB Heroes.
• 97 OVR Backyard Ballers Hero Fantasy - Exchange 4x 94 OVR Backyard Ballers Elites to receive 1x 97 OVR Backyard Ballers Hero Fantasy Pack.
• 94 OVR Backyard Ballers Elite Fantasy - Exchange 2x 92 OVR Backyard Ballers Elites and 1x 90-91 OVR Any Program Player to receive 1x 94 OVR Backyard Ballers Elite Fantasy.
• 92 OVR Backyard Ballers Elite Fantasy - Exchange 2x 90-91 OVR Any Program Players and 1x 88-89 OVR Any Program Player to receive 1x 92 OVR Backyard Ballers Elite Fantasy.

BYB Field Pass Rewards

Level 2: 92+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player Pack
Level 3: 25,000 Season XP
Level 4: Conqueror's Crest
Level 5: 92+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player Pack
Level 6: 22,500 Season XP
Level 7: 92+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player Pack
Level 8: 22,500 Season XP
Level 9: 5,000 Coins
Level 10: 97 OVR BND Backyard Ballers Hero Fantasy Pack
Level 11: 22,500 Season XP
Level 12: 5,000 Coins
Level 13: 97 OVR BND Backyard Ballers Hero Fantasy Pack
Level 14: 22,500 Season XP
Level 15: 5,000 Coins
Level 16: Conqueror's Crest
Level 17: 22,500 Season XP
Level 18: 97 OVR BND Backyard Ballers Hero Fantasy Pack
Level 19: 5,000 Coins
Level 20: 22,500 Season XP
Level 21: 97 OVR Backyard Ballers Hero Fantasy Pack

BYB Solo Challenges

Block Battles

Backyard Ballers XP can be earned by reaching 20, 40, 60, and 80 Stars in Block Battles. Each string of Block Battles Challenges has a unique ruleset.

• Rushmore Heights - 10 Challenges, 40 Stars
  • 8 Points for <10 Yard Rushing TD
  • 10 Points for 10-15 Yard Rushing TD
  • 12 Points for 15+ Yard Rushing TD
  • No Punts or Special Teams
• Guarded Gardens - 10 Challenges, 40 Stars
  • Steal 4 Points for Sacks, Interceptions, Tackles for Loss, and Fumbles
  • Gain 1 Point per Tackle
  • Defensive TDs worth 12 Points

Stoop Strikes

Backyard Ballers XP can be earned by reaching 10, 20, 30, and 50 Stars in Stoop Strikes.

• Rushmore Heights Stoop - Complete the "Rushmore Heights" Block Battles to unlock.
• Guarded Gardens Stoop - Complete the "Guarded Gardens" Block Battles to unlock.

BYB Store

The following offers can be found in the Store under the "Backyard Ballers" tab (cost listed first):

• Backyard Ballers Pack - 125,000 Coins or 1,700 Points. Contains 2x 92+ OVR Backyard Ballers players and 1x 83+ OVR Elite player. Limit of 20.
• Backyard Ballers Pack - 1,050 Points. Contains 2x Backyard Ballers Packs. Each pack contains 2x 92+ OVR Backyard Ballers players and 1x 83+ OVR Elite player. Limit of 1.
• 5x 94+ Backyard Ballers Players - 2,800 Points. Contains 5x 94+ OVR Backyard Ballers players. Limit of 2.
• 4x Backyard Ballers Bundle - 5,850 Points. Contains 4x Backyard Ballers Packs and 2x 94+ OVR Backyard Ballers players. Limit of 5.
• 8x Backyard Ballers Bundle - 12,000 Points. Contains 8x Backyard Ballers Packs, 2x 97+ OVR Backyard Ballers players, and 1x 94+ OVR Backyard Ballers player. Limit of 3.
• 92+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player - 45,000 Training. Contains 1x 92+ OVR Backyard Ballers player.
• 94+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player - 95,000 Training. Contains 1x 94+ OVR Backyard Ballers player.

What are your thoughts on this year's Backyard Ballers Program?