Popularity
The popularity of major sports by the size of the fanbase:
| # | Sport | Fans | Sphere |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Association football (Soccer) | 4 billion | Global |
| 2 | Cricket | 2.5 billion | UK and Commonwealth |
| 3 | Field hockey | 2 billion | Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia |
| 4 | Tennis | 1 billion | Global |
| 5 | Volleyball | 900 million | Western Europe and North America |
| 6 | Table tennis | 875 million | Global |
| 7 | Basketball | 825 million | Global |
| 8 | Baseball | 500 million | United States, Caribbean, and Japan |
| 9 | Rugby | 475 million | UK and Commonwealth |
| 10 | Golf | 450 million | Western Europe, East Asia, and North America |
See also
- Outline of sports
- List of sports
- List of sportspeople
- List of sports attendance figures
- List of professional sports leagues
- New Media and Sports
- Athletic sports
- Animals in sport
- Combat sport
- Disabled sports
- Electronic sports
- Fan (person)
- HandednessAdvantagein sports
- International sport
- Mind sport
- Motor sports
- Multi-sport events
- National sport
- Nationalism and sports
- Olympic Games
- Paralympic Games
- Physical education
- Sponsorship
- Sport in film
- Sport psychology
- Sports club
- Sports coaching
- Sports commentator
- Sports equipment
- Sports fan
- Sports governing body
- Sports injuries
- Sports league attendances
- Sports marketing
- Sports terms named after people
- Sports trainer
- Sportsperson
- Sportswear
- Team sport
- Underwater sports
- Women's sports
- Water sports
- Winter sport
References
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