Football games you can play for free on iOS and Android

The NFL was fortunate in that it was one of the few sports not to have its regular season schedule significantly affected by the broader events of 2020 – at least so far. But nevertheless, football fans will have noticed how important a relief valve gaming became for sports fans when diverse leagues around the world were thrown into confusion. For example, Premier League soccer stars dived into charity FIFA tournaments and there was even a virtual F1 series featuring several of today’s drivers. 

When it comes to football gaming, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest. The John Madden series has been going since 1988, with EA releasing a new game every year for the past 30 years. But change is afoot. Did you know that today, more than 50 percent of all games are played on a mobile device? That makes mobile gaming more popular than consoles and PCs combined. But here’s the big question: Do you have any football games installed on your handset? There are plenty out there, but we’ve distilled it down to four of the best that you can play for free.

Madden Mobile

Let’s start with the one we all know – at least as far as the console goes. Madden has made the transition to mobile, and as you might expect, this is the game to choose if you want realistic mechanics and a great choice of plays and formations. The downside? If you are used to playing on console, the controls seem very fiddly. Also, this is EA – the decision to go down the free to play route means the ads can get tiresome. Still for a pure football experience on mobile, Madden remains top of the tree.

Pigskin Payout 

This college football-themed slot game is as far removed from Madden as you can get as far as realism is concerned. But if you’re fond of a wager, it might just be your number one pick. Five reels, 20 paylines and an RTP of 94 percent combine to mean this is well worth a few spins of the reels during the halftime show. You can find it at sites like comeongames.com and on various other online casino platforms. 

Football Dash

Here’s an offering that provides old-fashioned arcade style fun without the complexity of diving into a full game on Madden Mobile. The rules are simple. Take the ball, get your head down and plow your way through the defense into the end zone. It’s got a fabulous retro feel to it and proves that sometimes simple is better. 

BIG WIN Football

More into brains than brawn? Give this football management sim a try. Assemble your team, give them the right training and then select the starting lineup. You can compete with friends online, and it is one of those games that can really draw you into its world. Boost cards are an important touch, and can give your team the edge in the race to the playoffs.