Forget “Sports Ball”—Valve’s latest fest celebrates the competitive spirit with deals on racing, management sims, and combat sports.
Get your stretches in and hydrate, because Steam Sports Fest 2025 is officially live. Running from now through December 15th at 10 a.m. Pacific, this week-long event is dedicated to the competitive spirit in all its digital forms.
While the term “sports” usually conjures images of stadiums and jerseys, Valve has cast a wide net for this festival. The discounts cover the traditional heavy hitters—soccer, football, hockey, and basketball—but also extend to more niche athletic pursuits like mountain biking, mini-golf, and even… dueling?
More Than Just a Scoreboard
This year’s Sports Fest isn’t just about simulation giants like NBA 2K26 or TopSpin 2K25. The “Sports” category on Steam has evolved to include management sims where you take charge of an entire team, physics-based chaos, and extreme sports titles.
Key highlights from the sale include:
- Traditional Sports: Big savings on franchises like NBA 2K, WWE 2K, and PGA Tour.
- Extreme Sports: High-speed thrills with titles like Descenders (mountain biking) and Riders Republic.
- Management Sims: Test your tactical brain with Football Manager-style games where you call the shots from the sidelines.
- Alternative Competition: Games that stretch the definition of sport, including 17th-century dueling simulators and chaotic mini-golf adventures.
“No ‘Sports Ball’ Jokes Here”
In the official announcement, the Steam Team poked fun at the often-overused “Sports Ball” trope used to describe non-sports fans trying to relate to athletics. “Yay, I did the whole press release without using ‘Sports Ball’ to try to be relatable and hip!” the announcement read, before immediately adding, “No, that one didn’t count.”
You can check out the official trailer for the event here: Steam Sports Fest 2025: Official Trailer
Event Details
- What: Steam Sports Fest 2025
- When: Now through December 15th, 2025 (Ends at 10 a.m. PT)
- Where: Steam Store – Sports Category
Whether you are looking to manage a championship team or want to hit a ball with a stick (digitally), this is the week to grab those titles at a discount.