Premier Manager 97 Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports / Simulation

Premier Manager 97

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1997
GenreSports, Simulation
DeveloperGremlin Interactive
PublisherGremlin Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPremier Manager
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Gremlin Interactive, Premier Manager 97 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1997 as a sports game. It blends sports and simulation elements.

It landed about 8 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1997 include NHL 98, Madden NFL 98 and Mario Andretti Racing.

It is part of the Premier Manager series; on the Genesis you can also try Premier Manager. The series also appears on other systems with Premier Manager: Ninety Nine (PS1) and Premier Manager 2000 (PS1). Gremlin Interactive also made Top Gear 2, Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing and Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension for the Genesis.

Premier Manager 97 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Premier Manager 97 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Premier Manager 97 gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Premier Manager 97 cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Money (Millions)FF8CBB:99
Infinite Money (Hundreds and Tens Thousands)FF8CBD:99
Infinite Money (Thousands)FF8CC1:99
Infinite Money (Hundreds)FF8CC3:99
Infinite Money (Tens)FF8CC5:99
Infinite Money (Ones)FF8CC7:99

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Premier Manager 97 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

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Premier Manager 97 FAQ

When did Premier Manager 97 come out on the Genesis?

Premier Manager 97 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1997.

Who made Premier Manager 97?

It was developed by Gremlin Interactive.

Is Premier Manager 97 multiplayer?

Yes. Premier Manager 97 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Premier Manager 97 take to play?

As a sports game, Premier Manager 97 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 Premier Manager 97 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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