We already published the list of best GBA games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GBA team sports games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the GBA definitely has a great library of team sports games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the GBA and team sports games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Madden NFL 06
- Release Data: Exient Entertainment/EA Sports, 2005
- Genre: Sports » Team » Football » Sim
Madden NFL 06 isn’t much different from Madden NFL 2005.
If you already own the previous game and don’t care about the rosters, there really isn’t a compelling reason to upgrade.
However, if up-to-date rosters do matter to you or you don’t already have a football game for your GBA, then don’t hesitate to pick up Madden NFL 06.
#9. NHL Hitz 20-03
- Release Data: Exient Entertainment/Midway, 2002
- Genre: Sports » Team » Ice Hockey » Arcade
Thankfully, the developers added in more than just a standard exhibition game to keep you entertained.
The option to simulate a full 82 game season is present, or you could just jump straight to the playoffs and play a one to seven game series.
Last but not least, the game does support a four-player multiplayer mode.
#8. FIFA Soccer 2003
- Release Data: Exient Entertainment/Electronic Arts, 2002
- Genre: Sports » Team » Soccer » Sim
Slick graphics and sound complement a nicely designed soccer game that succeeds on every level.
The lack of a four-player multiplayer mode is a minor annoyance, but overall this is one fine soccer game that shows that not all handheld sports games have to be downgraded action titles that barely resemble the console game they’re based on.
#7. Madden NFL 2004
- Release Data: BudCat/EA Sports, 2003
- Genre: Sports » Team » Football » Sim
Overall, Madden NFL 2004 does a nice job of stuffing the Madden experience into a portable format.
There are a number of things that EA Sports could have improved upon from the previous game, but this series is the best for anyone looking for a traditional football game on Nintendo’s popular handheld.
#6. All-Star Baseball 2003
- Release Data: Software Creations/Acclaim, 2002
- Genre: Sports » Team » Baseball » Sim
All-Star Baseball 2003 is a solid, enjoyable effort that has its own quirks and flaws and it definitely has room for improvement, but its foundation is strong enough for it to be enjoyable.
Baseball Advance is the better game, but All-Star Baseball 2003 comes in a near second.
#5. Speedball 2
- Release Data: Crawfish Interactive/Wanadoo, 2002
- Genre: Sports » Team » Futuristic
The gameplay is futuristic, fast, and frantic, with heavy tackling encouraged to retrieve the ball.
And between each match, you can spend money either on improving your existing players as far as they can go or on buying better ones and fitting them into the team.
Overall, this is a very unique game.
#4. Madden NFL 2005
- Release Data: Exient Entertainment/EA Sports, 2004
- Genre: Sports » Team » Football » Sim
Ultimately, Madden NFL 2005 is worth getting because it’s the best football game on the GBA.
Those who bought the previous three installments will be comforted to know that this one is well worth picking up.
The removal of the create-a-player option is a shame, but all the other improvements make Madden NFL 2005 an excellent update.
#3. Baseball Advance
- Release Data: Smilebit/Sega, 2002
- Genre: Sports » Team » Baseball » Arcade
Baseball Advance may come up short in many areas—outdated rosters, absent players, missing stadiums, minimal modes, poor statistics tracking, and the obvious lack of a two-player link option are just a few of the many complaints that dog the game’s reputation—but its clever design and gorgeous visuals more than compensate for any deficiency.
#2. FIFA Soccer 2005
- Release Data: EA Canada/Electronic Arts, 2004
- Genre: Sports » Team » Soccer » Sim
FIFA Soccer 2005 is the third appearance of the soccer franchise on the Game Boy Advance.
It comes with many changes compared to its predecessor, with new modes, more teams, new control options and a new graphics engine.
Overall, FIFA Soccer 2005 is a good and reliable game.
#1. FIFA Soccer 2004
- Release Data: Exient Entertainment/EA Sports, 2003
- Genre: Sports » Team » Soccer » Sim
FIFA Soccer 2004 is a great tweak to the previous year’s game, but it might not be enough of an upgrade for the casual players who already picked up FIFA Soccer 2003.
However, in video game form, especially in a more action-based design like this one, soccer is a lot more fun.
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