Top Sports Based on Global Viewership

Football (Soccer) ⚽

Global Viewership: 4+ billion fans worldwide. Most Watched Event: FIFA World Cup (Over 3.5 billion viewers in 2018). Leagues with High Viewership: English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, FIFA tournaments. Why So Popular? Simple rules, passionate fanbase, and worldwide reach.

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Cricket 🏏

Global Viewership: 2.5+ billion fans. Most Watched Event: ICC Cricket World Cup (2019 final had 1.6 billion viewers). Leagues with High Viewership: Indian Premier League (IPL), The Ashes, ICC tournaments. Why So Popular? Huge following in India, Australia, England, and South Asia.

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Basketball 🏀

Global Viewership: 2.4+ billion fans. Most Watched Event: NBA Finals (Over 16 million viewers per game in the US). Leagues with High Viewership: NBA, FIBA Basketball World Cup, EuroLeague. Why So Popular? Star-driven league (NBA), global outreach, high-scoring action.

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Tennis 🎾

Global Viewership: 1+ billion fans. Most Watched Event: Wimbledon (2019 final had over 9 million UK viewers alone). Major Tournaments: Grand Slams (Wimbledon, US Open, French Open, Australian Open), ATP & WTA Tours. Why So Popular? International appeal, long-standing rivalries, and legendary players.

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Formula 1 (F1) 🏎️

Global Viewership: 1+ billion fans. Most Watched Event: Monaco Grand Prix & F1 season races (1.55 billion total viewers in 2021). Why So Popular? High-speed thrill, technological innovation, and intense rivalries.

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