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TheNintendo Switchis a great console for players who are looking to stay active or simply enjoy sports games. WhileNintendo Switch Sportsis a great title, there are many other sports games to enjoy on the console as well. Some of these games arealso made by Nintendo, while others have been created by other developers, hoping to interest players in a wide range of sports.
While not all of these games will have players jumping around, these are still considered some of the best sports games for players on the Switch who don’t want to own or load up the predecessor ofWii Sports.
Updated on June 26, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:The Nintendo Switch may be on its last legs right now, but no one can deny the fact that this console had an amazing run while it lasted. The hybrid console blew everyone’s minds when it launched, with the innovative combination of portable and home console capabilities being lauded by the masses. It helped that Nintendo went all out in ensuring that the library of this console was as incredible as possible, featuring some of Nintendo’s best games that made huge waves in the gaming industry and inspired countless others to emulate their success. As one would expect, sports games were a huge part of the Switch’s library, with players loving the many great titles in this genre they enjoy aside from Switch Sports. This list has been updated to include a few more of thebest sports games on Nintendo Switch.
Starting with one of the most active games available on the Nintendo Switch,Fitness Boxing 2is a great title for players who not only want to stay active but also want to jam while they’re at it. Players will need a joy-con in each hand and punch in time with the rhythm to perfect their score.
Fitness Boxing 2attempts to keep players' attention through themodern pop hitsthat the players can exercise to. Alongside this, they also have multiple customization options, such as the choice between several instructors to make boxing a more joyful experience.
The Olympics is one of the most loved sports tournaments to happen across the globe. Alongside the event, games are sometimes made to commemorate the event. The same happened with the delayedOlympic Games in Tokyo, where players could compete by themselves or with friends and family in many of the tournaments that were also seen at the official Olympic Games.
With such a variety to choose from, this is by far one of the best available sports games on the Nintendo Switch, with it feeling very similar toNintendo Switch Sports.
Alongside the regularOlympic Gamesvideo game, there is a more personalized Nintendo option that countless players have enjoyed far more over the years than the regular title.Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020adds a cheerful spin to the sport genre, as players can choose from countless characters from either theMarioorSonicfranchise to compete in a variety of sports.
Players are once again able to either play solo or with friends and family to compete in a variety of sports. Some of these games may even require players to work together if they hope to win gold.
Naturally, as a Nintendo console, some of the best sports games include the well-known mascot of Mario. This continues to be the case as another great sports game for players to enjoy on the handheld instead ofSwitch SportsisMario Golf: Super Rush.
This title isfar more of a party kind of gamethan that of a serious sport, as players may find themselves all teeing off at the same time in the hope of getting the most hole-in-ones in the new Speed Golf Mode. Besides this, it is possible to still enjoy a basic round of golf, too, with players choosing their favoriteMariocharacters to play as.
It was only a given before theMario Sportsgames would make their presence known on the Switch, and they did so with varying degrees of success. For the most part, fans loved the modernization of the gameplay present in these titles, with a common criticism for all of these games being the lack of meaningful content.
Mario Strikers: Battle Leagueis no exception here. For what it’s worth, fans loved that they finally got their hands on a new soccer game with their favoriteMariocharacters, but they still expected way more than just a few novel gameplay loops and game modes.
There’s a dearth of artistic racing games on the market right now, with the fan outcry forUnbound’s cel-shaded art style making it clear just how much fans are used to their state-of-the-art racing games featuring the best-in-class racing graphics at the cost of forging a unique visual identity of their own. This is precisely why games likeArt of Rallyare so important.
Sure, the Nintendo Switch may not be the optimal platform to enjoy this amazing racing game, but players who don’t mind a few technical hiccups here and there will love whatArt of Rallybrings to the table. It serves as a great homage to this unique form of racing while also letting players become masters of this unique gameplay loop.
Soccer is an incredibly popular sport across the globe withFIFAbeing one of the most bought sports franchises around. While the name of the game may have changed,EA Sports FC 24continues to show that some of the best sports to be played is kicking a ball around a pitch in the hope of scoring goals.
EA Sports FC 24can be played on a variety of consoles, with the simple sport also making an appearance on the Nintendo Switch. The game may not have players jumping around as often as other sports titles on the Switch, but it’s still a great title to try.
IfMario Golfisn’t to a player’s taste, then perhaps tennis is more their style, as the variety of sports games in theMariofranchise is never-ending.Mario Tennis Aces, likeMario Golf, adds a fun franchise twist to the sport that will see players compete on some of the most interesting maps. Not to mention that players can once again choose from an assortment of characters from theMariofranchise, with many of thecommonly forgotten charactersbeing included, too.
Alongside competing normally, the game even has its own Adventure Mode that sees a short story play out where tennis is the only way to save the world.
Games likeNintendo Switch Sportscontain the main goal of keeping people active and, therefore, fit. The Nintendo Switch and its joy-con remotes make a great platform for titles such asLet’s Get Fit. As the name suggests, this sports game includes various activities that hope to keep a player active.
While the Switch may not have its own trophy system, the game still awards the player with achievements to keep them motivated and continue their fitness journey. When the physical game is bought, it includes straps to attach the joy cons to the player’s body for better results, though this isn’t mandatory, and the game can still be enjoyed without them.
Out of all the available sports games on the Nintendo Switch console, by far the best of the bunch has to beRing Fit Adventure. For players to first enjoy this game, they must own the Ring Fit attachment to insert their joy-cons into it. Once this and the game are owned, players are in for an exciting fitness time.
All the activities withinRing Fit Adventurerevolve around the player completing various exercises that see them raise the ring above their head or push the ring together to work their arms. With various mini-game exercises to complete andlore to explore,Ring Fit Adventuremakes these tasks a fun experience that sees players attempting to beat their friends and family’s scores.
