Championship Baseball C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Sports

Championship Baseball

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreSports
DeveloperGamestar
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Championship Baseball is a sports game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Gamestar and published by Activision.

Championship Baseball 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
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Championship Baseball 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Championship Baseball gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Championship Baseball walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Championship Baseball FAQ

Who made Championship Baseball?

It was developed by Gamestar and published by Activision.

Is Championship Baseball multiplayer?

Yes. Championship Baseball supports up to 2 players.

How long does Championship Baseball take to play?

As a sports game, Championship Baseball 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 Championship Baseball 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.

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