Top 10 Sports in the World

Almost every person is into some sport or the other, be it playing or following. So what’s followed the most? Which are the top 10 sports in the world? Let’s have a look.

There are so many different games and sports that interests people all over the world. Some sports are played regionally, and little known in other parts of the world. Others are a little more popular, and then there are some that nearly every person on this planet has either seen or played.

This is mostly decided by the number of fans, the number of people that play the game, stadiums and facilities worldwide, tournaments held all over, merchandise sold and used, etc.

World Top 10 Sports

RANK

SPORT

FAN BASE

POPULARITY

1

Football (Soccer)

3.5 Billion

Europe, Africa, Asia, America.

2

Cricket

2.5 Billion

Asia, Australia, UK.

3

Field Hockey

2 Billion

Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia.

4

Tennis

1 Billion

Europe, Asia, America.

5

Volleyball

900 Million

Europe, Australia, Asia, America.

6

Table Tennis

850 Million

Europe, Africa, Asia, America.

7

Baseball

500 Million

America, Japan.

8

Golf

450 Million

Europe, Asia, America, Canada.

9

American Football

400 Million

America.

10

Basketball

400 Million

Europe, Africa, Asia, America, Australia.

So what sport are you into?