With how hectic the gaming scene has become, finding yourself overwhelmed or failing to prepare for a highly anticipated release has never been easier, even if you plan on only focusing on the sports scene. Don’t worry, though, we are here to help. Here are all the sports and racing games confirmed to be releasing in 2026, as well as their confirmed platforms and arrival dates.
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All 2026 Sports And Racing Game Releases
You can find all upcoming releases listed below. We will be updating this piece as new titles are announced or release dates are revealed/changed. So stay sharp to avoid missing out.
January 2026
An appetizer for what the rest of the year is set to offer, The Game Bakers’ Cairn and its climbing excellence spearhead the January releases. Arriving earlier in the month, Streetdog BMX can then be a good breath of fresh air for those looking for a trick-based game and can’t deal with .skate‘s microtransaction-focused experience.
- Streetdog BMX (January 14, 2026) / PC
- Cairn (January 26, 2026) / PlayStation 5 and PC
- Steel Century Groove (January 28, 2026) / PC
- Rogolf (January 2026) / PC
February 2026
Offering a full plate for both sports and racing simulation enthusiasts, Mario Tennis Fever and RIDE 6 are the February highlights, with the former having the hard task of following up on the critically acclaimed reception of Mario Kart World. Let’s just hope the game offers more long-term content, though. Tokyo Xtreme Racer will also be arriving on PlayStation at the end of the month.
- Mario Tennis Fever (February 12, 2026) / Nintendo Switch 2
- RIDE 6 (February 12, 2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- Tokyo Xtreme Racer (February 25, 2026) / PlayStation 5
March 2026
Having in the anime-styled arcade racer Screamer its biggest front runner, March has the potential to be the perfect month for those looking for a welcome dose of adrenaline. Sharing the former’s release date, VMX and NUTMEG! also arrive to give VR and deck-building enthusiasts more to love.
- Screamer (March 26, 2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- NUTMEG! (March 26, 2026) / PC
- VMX (March 26, 2026) / VR
- Beetleball (Match 2026) / PC
- Footsy (March 2026) / PC
The Biggest 2026 Sports / Racing Releases With No Confirmed Dates
Apart from the yet to be announced but sure to arrive yearly franchises, like EA FC, NBA 2K, WWE 2K, and Madden NFL, a good array of either high-profile or filled with potential releases are also scheduled to arrive in 2026, with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Forza Horizon 6 being by far my most anticipated. Smash it Wild might also be a welcome surprise to all volleyball and RPG fans seeking a unique approach.
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- CarX Drift Racing Online 2 (Q1 2026) / PC
- Countryball Football Online (2026) / PC
- EA FC 27 (To Be Announced)
- Freestyle Football 2 (2026) / PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
- Forza Horizon 6 (2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- Goals (2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- Golf With Your Friends 2 (2026) / PC on early access
- Gowf: A Golf Adventure (Q2 2026) / PC
- Killer Aces (2026) / PC
- Madden NFL 2027 (To Be Announced)
- NBA 2K27 (To Be Announced)
- NBA THE RUN (2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- Pure Pool Pro (Q1 2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- Smash it Wild (2026) / PC
- Sparkball (2026) / PC
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer (2026) / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC
- Super Blood Hockey: Rogue Manager (2026) / PC
- Super Woden: Rally Edge (Q1 2026) / PC
- Under Par Golf Architect (2026) / PC
- WWE 2K26 (To Be Announced)
While you wait for the release of any of the above, make sure to also take a look at the winners of our very own Operation Sports 2025 Awards. Checking out The Best Free Sports Games To Play In 2025 might also help when looking for something new to dive into with either friends or family.
