ESPN Sunday Night NFL SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

ESPN Sunday Night NFL

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperRingler Studios
PublisherSony Imagesoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, ESPN Sunday Night NFL is a sports game developed by Ringler Studios and published by Sony Imagesoft.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Ringler Studios also made Super Slap Shot for the SNES.

ESPN Sunday Night NFL 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

ESPN Sunday Night NFL gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

ESPN Sunday Night NFL walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

ESPN Sunday Night NFL FAQ

When did ESPN Sunday Night NFL come out on the SNES?

ESPN Sunday Night NFL was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made ESPN Sunday Night NFL?

It was developed by Ringler Studios and published by Sony Imagesoft.

Is ESPN Sunday Night NFL multiplayer?

Yes. ESPN Sunday Night NFL supports up to 2 players.

How long does ESPN Sunday Night NFL take to play?

As a sports game, ESPN Sunday Night NFL 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 ESPN Sunday Night NFL 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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