Championship Surfer PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Championship Surfer

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperKrome Studios
PublisherMattel Interactive
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Krome Studios and published by Mattel Interactive, Championship Surfer arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Championship Surfer supports up to 8 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Championship Surfer 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Surfer gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Championship Surfer cheats & codes

16 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Max Points800B1BCC FFFF
Unlock Gnarly Point8009733C 0001
Unlock Rock Piles800973E4 0001
Unlock Boiling Point8009748C 0001
Unlock Snapper Break80097534 0001
Unlock Fiddle Sticks800975DC 0001

See all Championship Surfer cheats

Championship Surfer walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Championship Surfer FAQ

When did Championship Surfer come out on the PS1?

Championship Surfer was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Championship Surfer?

It was developed by Krome Studios and published by Mattel Interactive.

Is Championship Surfer multiplayer?

Yes. Championship Surfer supports up to 8 players.

How long does Championship Surfer take to play?

As a sports game, Championship Surfer 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 Surfer 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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