The best sports games can encourage teamwork, bring out your competitive side, and capture the joy of playing some of the biggest sports around. However, it is a massive genre that is only growing bigger each year as more new games are released. After all, EA FC 27 is on the horizon (just in time to scratch any World Cup withdrawal), and NBA 2K27 is also expected to release soon. So yeah, keeping up can be tricky, and that is why we are here to help.
Below is our list of the best sports games of all time, looking at a wide range of titles and different experiences to keep you hooked. From wrestling to fresh football offerings, every sport has been considered. With tactical elements that ask you to think out your approach to score, not unlike the best strategy games, to putting yourself to the test in some of the best fighting games around, we've also made sure to look at a variety of gaming genres as well.
