Premier Manager Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports / Simulation

Premier Manager

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995 (originally 1992)
GenreSports, Simulation
DeveloperRealms of Fantasy
PublisherGremlin Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPremier Manager
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, Premier Manager is a sports game developed by Realms of Fantasy and published by Gremlin Interactive. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992. It blends sports and simulation elements.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar.

It is part of the Premier Manager series; on the Genesis you can also try Premier Manager 97. The series also appears on other systems with Premier Manager: Ninety Nine (PS1) and Premier Manager 2000 (PS1).

Premier Manager 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 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Premier Manager cheats & codes

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

Infinite Money (Millions Digit)FF8CBD:99
Infinite Money (Hundred Thousands Digit)FF8CBF:99
Infinite Money (Ten Thousands Digit)FF8CC1:99
Infinite Money (Hundreds Digit)FF8CC3:99
Infinite Money (Tens Digit)FF8CC5:99
Infinite Money (Ones Digit)FF8CC7:99

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Premier Manager walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Premier Manager.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Premier Manager FAQ

When did Premier Manager come out on the Genesis?

Premier Manager was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995; the original game dates back to 1992.

Who made Premier Manager?

It was developed by Realms of Fantasy and published by Gremlin Interactive.

Is Premier Manager multiplayer?

Yes. Premier Manager supports up to 2 players.

How long does Premier Manager take to play?

As a sports game, Premier Manager 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 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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