12 Best Sports Board Games to Play in 2026
Looking for the best sports board games? We tested them all, from soccer to wrestling, and picked our absolute favorites for you.
12 Best Sports Board Games to Keep Your Game Night Moving
Ever played a board game where you actually break a sweat? We have! When picking our top 12 sports board games, we looked for games that combine action, suspense, laughs, and a real feeling of the sport. Our group likes fast turns, simple rules, and games you can play with friends who don’t know the difference between a corner kick and a slapshot. Whether you love cars, soccer, or chaotic penguins, this list of sports board games will help your game night feel like the big leagues—minus the pulled hamstrings!
On this list:
12 PitchCar
PitchCar gives us the most fun we’ve ever had flicking little wooden race cars around the table. It’s a total blast, like slot cars for folks who don’t want to spend two hours setting up the tracks. It’s real simple — build a race track, line up your cars, and flick them around. The competition gets fierce. We’ve seen more than one cup of soda almost go flying from wild hand gestures. There’s just something about the perfect flick that always makes us feel like Formula 1 champions, at least until a car flies off the table. Perfect for all ages and super easy for anyone to learn, even grandma.
11 Formula D
We love Formula D because it brings out the inner race car driver in everybody. You roll dice to shift gears and race through city streets or circuits. But don’t get too cocky — take a turn too fast and you might wipe out, which has happened to us more than once. The tension is wild, and the different boards keep it fresh. It’s got a heavy sports theme and anyone who loves car racing will be right at home. Plus, it’s fun to pretend we’re all in the Fast and Furious movies, even if we crash by the first corner.
10 Blood Bowl
Blood Bowl is what happens when American football meets fantasy monsters. Yes, it’s a sports board game where orcs battle elves and the violence is half the fun. The games get rowdy around our table and the cheating is always creative (looking at you, Dave). The best part is building your own team and watching them improve… or get squashed. The rules are chunky but worth the effort. If you want a sports board game that’s pure chaos and lets you live out your dream of a touchdown followed by a troll eating the ball, this is for you.
9 Camel Up
Camel Up is what happens when you combine sports, gambling, and camels that sometimes pile on top of each other. We put it on the list because it makes sports betting fun for everyone, even if you have the worst luck. We’ve had entire games where someone who was dead last for five rounds suddenly snatches victory all because a camel decided to ride piggyback. The excitement is real, the suspense is funny, and you don’t need a sports background to enjoy it. It’s also quick and gets even the quietest players shouting.
8 Flick ’em Up!
Flick ’em Up! isn’t just about sports — it’s about wild west showdowns with a flicking mechanic that feels like a cross between shuffleboard and a cowboy duel. We see it as a sports game because every turn feels like a test of hand-eye coordination. It’s hilarious to watch your friends send their cowboy into a barrel or miss by a mile. We keep coming back to it because it’s easy to set up, fast to play, and good for laughs. If you like your sports games with silly shootouts and a bit of dexterity, this is a winner.
7 Ice Cool
Ice Cool is the penguin-flicking sports game none of us knew we needed. We chase each other around a cardboard school, duck through doorways, and try to outsmart the hall monitor. It’s a sports game for anyone who likes a bit of silliness mixed with real skill. After a few rounds, you’ll discover penguin trick shots you didn’t think were possible. We’ve even had a penguin jump two rooms and land right on the target. It’s fast, silly, and full of surprise sports moments. We recommend it for parties and families alike.
6 StreetSoccer
StreetSoccer is what it says — soccer with a street twist — and it’s so quick to play and easy to pick up, we hardly ever put it back on the shelf. You roll dice to move your players and kick the ball, and it’s all about outsmarting your opponent. Matches are always full of close calls, wild saves, and last-second goals. We’ve even had games where a single lucky kick changes everything. It’s the perfect board game for sports fans who want a quick match without needing a whole evening.
5 Baseball Highlights: 2045
Baseball Highlights: 2045 is the baseball sports board game for folks who want robots and cyborgs on their teams. We chose this one because it’s quick to play, uses clever deck-building, and makes the old ballgame feel new. You don’t need to love baseball, but if you’re a fan, you’ll find lots of nods to the real sport. We get heated every game. It’s a smart two-player game and a great way to bring sports fans and gamers together for something fresh and fun.
4 Soccer 17
We picked Soccer 17 because it brings the thrill of sports strategy and tense match moments similar to Football Champions Cup, without needing a referee or a whistle. It’s all about tactics, player management, and making your mate curse at your sneaky passes. Plus, it’s available on BoardGameGeek!
3 Futbol Strategy
We picked this classic because it’s a real soccer tactics game, where you plan out moves like a coach. It keeps the sports vibe and lets us talk trash when we score!
2 Flamme Rouge
Flamme Rouge is a race to the finish line with a peloton of cyclists, offering the purest cycling sports experience on the tabletop. Our group has spent plenty of evenings jostling for the lead, holding back for a final sprint, and shouting at cardboard cyclists to stop getting tired on hills. We love the sense of tension. The rules are super easy, but the choices make every race feel different. It’s a sports board game for everyone — even those who never touched a bike.
1 K2
K2 is a high-stakes mountain climbing sports board game, where getting to the top is only half the battle — surviving the trip down is just as hard. We picked this because every play is tense, full of planning and risky moves. One bad weather card and your whole game can fall apart, just like in real sports. Sometimes we make it to the peak, sometimes we call in the search party. It’s got a unique theme, and if you want a sports game that feels nail-biting at every step, this is it.
