Atari 2600 · Sports
Track & Field
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Track & Field |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Atari 2600, Track & Field is a sports game developed by Konami and published by Atari.
Among the 44 2600 sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Track & Field series. The series also appears on other systems with Track & Field II (NES) and Track & Field (NES). Konami also made Frogger, Amidar and Pooyan for the 2600.
Track & Field supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Track & Field is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Track & Field walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Track & Field FAQ
Who made Track & Field?
It was developed by Konami and published by Atari.
Is Track & Field multiplayer?
Yes. Track & Field supports up to 2 players.
How long does Track & Field take to play?
As a sports game, Track & Field typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Track & Field on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.