Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports

Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreSports
DeveloperSennari Interactive
PublisherBam Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football is a sports game developed by Sennari Interactive and published by Bam Entertainment.

It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.

Sennari Interactive also made The Powerpuff Girls: Mojo Jojo A-Go-Go, Driver 2 Advance and Sports Illustrated for Kids: Baseball for the GBA.

Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football 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 GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Home Team Scores 15033004BE9 0096
Home Team Scores 033004BE9 0000
Away Team Scores 15033004D39 0096
Away Team Scores 033004D39 0000
Always 1st Down33004D63 0000
Always 4th Down33004D63 0003

See all Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football cheats

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football FAQ

When did Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football come out on the GBA?

Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football?

It was developed by Sennari Interactive and published by Bam Entertainment.

Is Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football multiplayer?

Yes. Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football supports up to 2 players.

How long does Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football take to play?

As a sports game, Sports Illustrated for Kids: Football 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.

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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