Four Classic Sports-Themed Slots

Many developers have been

, and due to this, thousands of slots across a wide range of themes now exist.

One of the most popular themes these slots stick to is sports, which is fantastic news for sports fans because it combines their passion for their favorite sports with the fun and excitement of gambling.

Since there are so many sports-themed slots to choose from, we’ve searched through the libraries of the best developers to find a few that are destined to be classics.

Hockey Hero (Push Gaming)

Since it was first played in the UK in 1876, hockey has been popular in many countries worldwide. The sheer intensity of the game riles up fans as they cheer on their favorite team to claim victory—with ice hockey upping the ante even more.

Hockey Hero takes all the action you expect to see on the ice and wonderfully recreates it in the slot format. The 5x4 reel game has 40 pay lines to win on and features an RTP of 96.53%.

The game’s immersive graphics come to life when getting a wild (which substitutes for anything other than the scatter) or one of the game’s main characters. When getting one of these player symbols, they will stack up on the reel and take over—leading to exciting prizes.

If you really want to hear the digital crowd go nuts, you’ll need to land three goal symbols. Doing so will trigger five free spins, during which a multiplier will be applied to all your wins. If a player appears on the first reel while these free spins are happening, they will lock in place and respin to give you greater chances at claiming a massive victory.

Football Glory (Yggdrasil Gaming)

Whether you call it football or soccer, there is no doubt that this sport is one of the most popular on the planet.

has taken advantage of this game’s fame and created a slot that any fan of the sport would be mad to miss out on.

Using a 5x4 reel configuration, the game has 25 pay lines and is set in the midst of a vast stadium alongside plenty of cheering fans. You also get an RTP of 96.1% to aid you in seeking the glory of a big win.

While the graphics of Football Glory may be slightly underwhelming compared to other slots available today, the many additional features more than make up for this. Included in these are

Glory Meters

. These are meters located at the base of the reels alongside the faces of football stars.

These meters fill up each time you get a win, and seven free spins are granted in Superstar mode whenever a glory meter fills completely. Here, the athlete corresponding to the meter becomes a sticky wild and can lead to scoring big.

Aside from this, the game also features two other forms of free spin bonuses—the gold and silver cup. You can

on these to get more great perks, like extra wilds and randomized sticky wilds.  

Football Star (Microgaming)

Microgaming is internationally known for its incredible slot games—including the phenomenal

. When it comes to sports-themed games, Football Star is at the forefront of the brand’s collection.

With a 5x3 grid, this slot offers an incredible 243 ways to win and an RTP of 96.29%. However, the technical specs are just the tip of the iceberg because the game is packed with fun features.

One of the most notable features of the game is the Rolling Reels. A popular perk in Microgaming slots, this causes any winning symbol to explode, causing a cascade of additional symbols to fall from above. If these cause more winning combinations, they also explode and create space for new symbols. Enough explosions, and you could easily win big.

More than rolling reels, the game also features striking wilds. If you’re lucky enough to bag a striking wild, reel two, three, or four will turn completely wild and boost your chances of securing a significant win. There are also scatters that grant up to 25 free spins, which are accompanied by multipliers to give you the biggest bang for your buck.

Basketball Star (Microgaming)

Yet another game in the sports category of Microgaming slots is Basketball Star. Devoid of any NBA branding, the slot will make you feel like you’re on the court and in the action as you try and dunk a significant windfall.

Basketball Star offers 243 ways to win, uses a standard 5x3 reel format, and features an RTP of 96.52%. Although the graphics are slightly dated compared to more modern slots, they are still detailed and captivating enough to keep your attention.

Although almost all slots have wild symbols, this game takes it to a new level. By default, more than 40 wilds are on offer—stacked on reels three, four, and five. These stacked wilds can lead to solid wins and get even better when the Wild Shot feature appears. During this, two reels become sticky wilds, and the other reels spin until you get a win.

Aside from the Wild Shot feature, Basketball Star also has the Rolling Reels perk—which causes wins to disappear while new symbols cascade. This continues until no win is achieved.

A free spin bonus is also triggered any time three or more scatters land on the reels. During these free spins, all wins that activate the Rolling Reels feature receive a multiplier that can grow up to ten times. If you’re looking for a gigantic win, this feature is sure to help you score big.