Thirty-eight pro football teams go head-to-head in John Madden Football '93. There are 28 teams updated for the 1992-'93 season, two All-Madden teams, and eight greatest-ever teams. These teams are represented by city names and position ratings. Apparently Electronic Arts didn't get the rights for team mascots, logos, or player names.

Madden '93 introduces several new features to the Madden series, including a split play calling screen, the ability to overturn close calls, a no huddle offense, and player taunting. You can call a play and watch it unfold or command the action every step of the way. One or two players can compete in competitive or cooperative gridiron action. This is the second game in the Super NES John Madden series.