The most popular sport in America is football, with approximately half of surveyed internet adults watching the sport and 43% watching NFL games. Eight in 10 basketball fans watch the NBA, while …

Dec 30, 2025 · Sports will account for 96 of the 100 most-watched shows of 2025, which is tied with 2023 for a record number and saw an increase from 87 during an Olympic and election year in 2024.

Here’s the definitive ranking of the most-watched sporting events in 2025, based on worldwide viewership.

Soccer/Football is the world's most popular sport with 3.5 billion fans! Fact-checked & updated top 10 list of the most popular sports by number of fans worldwide (2025).

Dec 30, 2025 · Sporting events accounted for 96 of the top 100 telecasts of the year, tied with 2023 for the most on record, according to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal.

What is the most popular sports league in the United States? As of 2025, the NFL and MLB took the top two spots.

Jan 6, 2026 · This Sporticast podcast episode leads with the most-watched sporting events of 2025. The hosts also talk Indiana coach Curt Cignetti and NFL playoffs.

Jan 12, 2026 · As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the world’s most-watched games this past year. While everyone knows the Super Bowl always sets new records every year, …

Apr 19, 2025 · In a world united by the passion of competition, sports serve as a universal language. As of 2025, here are the top 10 most-watched sports across the globe, based on recent viewership …

Dec 31, 2025 · Sports will account for 96 of the 100 most-watched television programs in 2025, tying the record set in 2023 and marking a significant increase from 87 in 2024, an Olympic and election year.