Sony has released what it is calling an "initial list" of the first online games that will be available for the PlayStation 2. This isn't quite a launch list, as it contains games that won't be available until next year. As such, it's more of a list showing off the first batch of online games. Here's the list, coupled with Sony's stated release dates.
NFL GameDay 2003 - August 13, 2002
NFL 2K3 - August 13, 2002
Madden NFL 2003 - August 13, 2002
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs - August 27, 2002
Twisted Metal: Black Online - August 27, 2002
ATV Offroad Fury 2 - November 12, 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 - Fall 2002
NBA Live 2003 - Fall 2002
Tribes Aerial Assault - Fall 2002
Auto Modellista - Fall 2002/Winter 2003
My Street - Fall 2002/Winter 2003
Frequency 2 - Spring 2003