- Backyard Football ’99 will be launching this September 9th on Android, iOS, and Steam.
- The version comes with updated visuals and classic kid-friendly football gameplay.
- Experience quick matches or dive into a full season with playoffs and championship battles.
Backyard Football ’99, the classic game from the beloved Backyard Sports franchise, is officially making a comeback. The enhanced version will be available on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam on September 9, 2025, with pre-registration for Backyard Football ’99 now live.
Originally released in 1999, this re-release brings back the charm of the original with modern improvements, while staying true to its roots. The game lets you build your dream team of kids, mix in legendary NFL stars, and relive the simple joy of backyard football.
Backyard Football ’99 offers two core modes to play: Single Game and Season Mode. While Single Mode is simply pick up a team and play, in Season Mode, you can draft your squad, face off against 15 teams, and compete for the Super Colossal Cereal Bowl championship.
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— Backyard Sports (@_BackyardSports) September 2, 2025
Power-ups like Hocus Pocus, Sonic Boom, and Cough Drop will be available too, so that you can pull off over-the-top plays to outsmart your opponents. With global leaderboards, you’ll also see how you stack up against players worldwide.
The revival of this classic marks a chance for longtime fans to relive a childhood favourite and for new players to discover why Backyard Sports became so iconic. After experiencing Backyard Baseball ’97 and Backyard Baseball ’01, Playground Productions LLC is ready to bring yet another sports action.
Pre-registrations for Backyard Football ’99 are now open ahead of launch on Android and iOS, which you can access via the Google Play Store and App Store. The title is going to be a premium offering when it launches, priced at $4.99.
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