Enjoying Sports Events as an AlternativeYou can still enjoy various types of sports events as an alternative to more traditional games. Alternatively, you can play sports games on your mobile device to ease the pain of missing your favorite matches. Many apps offer the option to play with friends and family, helping to rebuild friendships through shared game experiences.

Mobile Sports Gaming TrendEA Sports Group General Manager Cam Weber stated in a press release from Apple on Friday that EA Sports has noticed an increasing number of fans playing mobile sports games during live match pauses.

The Joy of Golf ClashPlaydemic CEO Paul Gouge agrees. "The most common thing we hear from players is that playing 'Golf Clash' feels like competing in 'real life,'" he said in the press release. "In times like these, we all need fun and social interaction."

12 Sports Games to Try on iOSHere are 12 sports games worth trying on iOS:

1. FIFA Soccer: Build your ultimate team, join leagues, and face off against friends in "FIFA Soccer."

2. Golf Clash: Compete against players from around the world in tournaments or one-on-one matches in "Golf Clash," or play against friends.

3. Grand Mountain Adventure: Ski and snowboard in the remote areas of "Grand Mountain Adventure." Freeride down the mountain, test your skills on slalom tracks, or simply cruise and enjoy the open-world game's scenery.

4. Madden NFL Mobile Football: "Madden NFL Mobile Football" offers everything you love about football, allowing you to devise offensive strategies and build the perfect team.

5. MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020: Experience features like 2020 MLB teams, MLBPA players, and MLB ballparks in "MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2020."

6. NBA 2K Mobile Basketball: "NBA 2K Mobile Basketball" delivers console-like NBA 2K gameplay within the app. The second season includes more court options and an updated 2020 player roster.

7. NBA Live Mobile Basketball: The "NBA Live Mobile Basketball" app launches a new season of EA Sports NBA Live for basketball fans.

8. PGA TOUR Golf Shootout: Perfect your swing in "PGA TOUR Golf Shootout," collecting and upgrading golf clubs. Participate in daily challenges and golf tournaments for more rewards.

9. RBI Baseball 20: "RBI Baseball 20" is an arcade-style baseball game app with various pitching styles, hitting abilities, pitcher perspectives, and more.

10. Tennis Clash: Slide and swing in a fast-paced tennis match in the "Tennis Clash" app.

11. Ultimate Rivals: The Rink: "Ultimate Rivals: The Rink" lets you assemble a dream team of athletes from the NHL, WNBA, NBA, MLB, and the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team for wild arcade-style hockey matches. Learn the controls in three-on-three short games, but don't forget about strategy. This game is available through Apple Arcade.

12. WWE Champions: Face off against new superstars and the greatest wrestlers in history on the WWE Champions' wrestling frenzy journey.

Explore More Mobile GamesFor more mobile games, check out the complete list of games available on Apple Arcade for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.