Backyard Football '99 news & patch notes

Summer is just a few months away! Enjoy a discount on Backyard Football '99 during the Spring Sale and get ready to play the new Backyard Baseball -- coming out July 9th. Click here and add it to your wishlist now!

Hello Backyard Football fans! Please mark your calendars for Day 2 of IGN Fan Fest on 2/26/26. We're excited to be sharing an update on the new Backyard Baseball game that we think you'll really enjoy. See you there!

Hello, Sports Fans! We're thrilled to share that on Thursday, November 13th two new Backyard games will be available FOR FREE. You heard right. We're dropping Backyard Basketball '01 & Backyard Hockey '02 on Steam free to play. No ads, no micro transactions, just pure, unfiltered fun. 

We've had so much fun playing in the backyard with you all this year. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Please enjoy these new (old) titles and, if you're so inclined, leave a review for us.

Hi-ho, Sports fans! 🏈

The Backyard Football '99 1.0.5 patch notes are here to deliver smoother and more stable gameplay. We've been at work on crushing all the bugs and improving the game, and here's a list of what's new:

🏈 Updated logos

• Felines

• Bulldozers

• Geckos

• Cheetahs

• Ostriches

• Crabs

• Pickles

• Buffalos

🏈 Bug Fixes

• We fixed a bug where a game is marked as an L on the schedule page when the player achieves a 3-digit point.

• Fixed a bug where players can't switch directly between weather options when returning from the team bench.

We're committed to making Backyard Football '99 the best it can be! If you encounter any new bugs after the patch, please keep sending them our way. Your feedback is crucial!

How to Report Bugs:

👉🏻 Bug Report Form

✉️ [email protected]

💬 Join us on Discord

The classic is back! Backyard Football 1999 has been enhanced to run on modern systems, so you can dive back into the neighborhood gridiron like it’s 1999 all over again. And for this week only, it's 10% off on Steam!

Whether you’re drafting Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, rushing with Pete Wheeler, scoring touchdowns with Pablo Sanchez, or laughing along with the witty banter of Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, this is the football game anyone can pick up and play.

Why You’ll Love It

• Simple, nostalgic gameplay – Easy controls mean everyone can join in.

• All-star roster – Pick from legendary pros and iconic Backyard Kids.

• Classic commentary – Sunny and Chuck bring every game to life.

• Modern compatibility – Runs smoothly on today’s PCs and mobile devices.

Grab your helmet, lace up your cleats, and relive the glory days of backyard football.

Play now and build your ultimate team! 🏆

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App Store

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