Can You Play Wii Sports on Nintendo Switch Lite? No.

Wii Sports cannot be played on Nintendo Switch Lite (or any Switch). Different consoles, architectures, media.

Why Not

• Hardware: Wii = PowerPC + custom GPU, disc-based. Switch = ARM (Tegra X1), cartridge/digital.
• No Disc Drive: Switch Lite has no optical drive. Wii Sports is on Wii Optical Disc (DVD).
• No Virtual Console on Switch: Nintendo never brought Wii games to Switch eShop. Wii U had Wii games on eShop (discontinued 2023).
• No Backward Compatibility: Switch does not run Wii/GC/Wii U code.

How to Play Wii Sports Today

1. Original Wii / Wii U (Backward Compatible): Buy used ($40–80). Wii U plays Wii discs natively, outputs HDMI, supports Wii Remotes. Best authentic experience.
2. Emulation (PC / Android / Steam Deck): Dolphin Emulator runs Wii Sports at 4K, 60 fps, widescreen, with real Wii Remotes (Bluetooth) or mapped controllers. Legal only if you dump your own disc.
3. Nintendo Switch Sports (2022): Spiritual successor — Tennis, Bowling, Chambara, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Golf. Online, motion controls, regular updates. Best modern alternative.

Bottom Line: Switch Lite plays Switch games. For Wii Sports, get a Wii/Wii U or emulate legally. Or play Nintendo Switch Sports.