Football Academy DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

Football Academy

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Vancouver
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports, Football Academy arrived on the Nintendo DS as a sports game.

Among the 71 DS sports games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

EA Vancouver also made Need for Speed: Carbon, FIFA 08 and FIFA 09 for the DS.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Football Academy gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Football Academy walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Football Academy FAQ

Who made Football Academy?

It was developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports.

Is Football Academy multiplayer?

Yes. Football Academy supports up to 2 players.

How long does Football Academy take to play?

As a sports game, Football Academy 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 Football Academy 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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