Best Sports Manager Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 248+ sports manager games on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Sports Manager Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GoatLab: Sports Career SimGoatLab: Sports Career SimFree4.9★ (305)NoNoSep 2026
2Sport Star - Team Manager GameSport Star - Team Manager GameFree4.5★ (721)YesYesSep 2026
3Sports BusinessSports BusinessFree4.8★ (61)NoYesSep 2026
4The MMA Manager GameThe MMA Manager GameFree4.1★ (297)YesYesSep 2026
5Gridiron DynastyGridiron DynastyFree4.7★ (17)YesYesSep 2026
6Ultimate Pro Football GMUltimate Pro Football GMFree4.5★ (9K)NoYesSep 2026
784-0.com: Sports Draft Games84-0.com: Sports Draft GamesFree4.8★ (119)YesNoSep 2026
8Basketball Agent Manager StarBasketball Agent Manager StarFree4.9★ (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Sports Manager Games

GoatLab: Sports Career Sim#1

GoatLab: Sports Career Sim by Matthew Wolff

Build players, spin the wheel
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.9(305 ratings)
Free
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Create virtual athletes across five major sports using real pro ratings. Simulate their entire careers, from rookie seasons to Hall of Fame induction, with various game modes including roguelike challenges and live multiplayer.

Sport Star - Team Manager Game#2

Sport Star - Team Manager Game by Gryphon Games UG

Build your sports team empire!
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5(721 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Become the ultimate sports manager by drafting rosters, making strategic decisions, and building championship-winning franchises across six different sports. Scout talent, train players, and watch your team dominate in automated simulation matches, earning idle cash even when you're away.

Sports Business#3

Sports Business by Julien Percot

Sports Manager & Agent Sim
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8(61 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage the careers of athletes worldwide by scouting talent, negotiating contracts, and securing sponsorships. Expand your agency across 64 countries and 30 sports, while upgrading your departments and finances to win every trophy.

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FAQ about Sports Manager Games

What are the best sports manager games for iPhone?
GoatLab: Sports Career Sim tops our sports manager games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 305 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top sports manager games we rank are free to download, including GoatLab: Sports Career Sim and Sport Star - Team Manager Game.
GoatLab: Sports Career Sim has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ sports manager games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
GoatLab supports five major sports: Baseball (MLB), Basketball (NBA), Soccer (FIFA), College Football, and Hockey (NHL). You can build players with ratings derived from real professional stats in each sport.
GOAT SQUAD is a roguelike mode where you spin for five player slots simultaneously. You lock your chosen players and then attempt a city-to-city run through ten legendary teams, aiming to survive and spend your winnings.