Taking into account the current state of the sports gaming scene, where diving into a new game usually comes with a $70+ price tag, finding a new passion can be considered harder than ever.
But what if I told you there are actually a wide array of free games capable of rivaling even the biggest triple-A releases and providing you with that much-needed break? Here are the best free sports games to play in 2025, as well as a few others sure to entertain.
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Rocket League
- Release Date: July 7, 2015
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2
Starting with the most obvious pick, Rocket League is a perfect title for co-op, as it allows you to squad up with up to four friends in the quintessential arcade football experience, where mastering ball control and the intricacies of your car are the keys to victory. We know many currently consider the game’s peak to be a distant memory, but one thing remains unchanged: very few can compete with it when the subject is casual fun.
eFootball
- Release Date: September 29, 2021 (Updated Yearly)
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, PC, and Mobile
With the arrival of its seasonal update, eFootball can be considered the best free-to-play alternative for FC 26, given its wide availability, solid gameplay, and way less restrictive approach to team building and tactics. Just be ready, as even if going F2P is extremely viable here, the game is an aggressive gacha where performing hundreds of pulls is the only way to guarantee a promo’s main attraction.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
- Release Date: July 24, 2025 (Global)
- Platforms: PC and Mobile
Not your usual sports game, Umamusume: Pretty Derby pairs its single-player visual novel style with an extremely solid and addictive horse racing simulation experience (or horse-girl racing), which tasks you with selecting the right races, training regimens, and crafting your trainee’s toolkit to awaken their true potential. I know the title’s aesthetic and gacha label might make many avoid it at first glance, especially if you are new to idol culture. But don’t, there’s a reason why the whole world fell in love with it; you just have to be open to try it.
Asphalt Legends
- Release Date: August 2, 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, PC, Mobile, Nintendo Switch / Switch 2
For many the best F2P racing game in the market, Asphalt Legends brings forth a true-to-form arcade experience to pretty much all platforms, all while offering a presentation skin to flagships like Forza and Gran Turismo. That does not come without drawbacks, however, as although the title offers a good deal of single-player content (as well as a split-screen mode for those looking to play locally with friends), the whole experience leans heavily toward microtransactions.
skate.
- Release Date: September 16, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Even if not what its core fanbase was expecting, skate‘s signature flick-system, open-world style, and wide variety of different parks makes it a great pick for those looking to invest a few hours and complete both simple lines or out-of-the-pocket tricks with friends. Unfortunately, and as we pointed out in our review, the game offers very little to casuals looking to put in time and not money in the long run.
UFL
- Release Date: November 28, 2024
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series
The most F2P-friendly pick among the big three, UFL sets itself apart by allowing all of its base players to be grindable, although it is possible to pay your way to a dream team early on. Gameplay-wise, it makes up for its lack of presentation by emphasizing space and a more natural feel to matches. Just make sure to keep in mind that the game is still in its infancy, as shown by its stiff animations and lack of single-player modes.
Omega Strikers
- Release Date: September 22, 2022
- Platforms: PC
The nichest pick within our list, Omega Strikers‘ mix of MOBA and air hockey makes it a great fit for all looking to mix things up and just have fun while experimenting with its vast cast of characters. We don’t recommend diving into it alone, though, as the title’s low player base and lack of single-player content are sure to frustrate anyone looking for a competitive experience in 2025.
