Best Super Nintendo sports games

The Matrix has 221 sports games on file for the Super Nintendo, released between 1991–1998. 196 of them support multiplayer. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the SNES come first, with lesser-known picks further down.

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Typical commitment: quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun). Tip: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

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