| 1 | Football (Soccer) 4 Billion Fans Football is the world's most popular sport, played in virtually every country. The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally. | FIFA World Cup | Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A | true | 4 billion |
| 2 | Cricket 2.5 Billion Fans Cricket is hugely popular in South Asia, Australia, and England. The ICC Cricket World Cup and IPL draw massive viewership. | ICC Cricket World Cup | IPL, BBL, PSL, The Hundred | false | 2.5 billion |
| 3 | Hockey (Field) 2 Billion Fans Field hockey is popular across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. India and Pakistan have historic rivalries in this sport. | Hockey World Cup | Hockey India League, FIH Pro League | true | 2 billion |
| 4 | Tennis 1 Billion Fans Tennis is a global sport with four prestigious Grand Slam tournaments. It enjoys massive viewership across all continents. | Grand Slams (Aus Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) | ATP Tour, WTA Tour | true | 1 billion |
| 5 | Volleyball 900 Million Fans Volleyball is widely played across Europe, Asia, and the Americas both indoors and on the beach. | FIVB Volleyball World Championship | FIVB Nations League | true | 900 million |
| 6 | Table Tennis 875 Million Fans Table tennis is extremely popular in Asia, especially China, and is one of the most participated sports in the world. | World Table Tennis Championships | WTT, ITTF World Tour | true | 875 million |
| 7 | Basketball 825 Million Fans Basketball is a global sport led by the NBA, with massive fan bases in the USA, China, Europe, and the Philippines. | FIBA Basketball World Cup | NBA, EuroLeague, CBA | true | 825 million |
| 8 | Baseball 500 Million Fans Baseball is hugely popular in the USA, Japan, South Korea, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. | World Baseball Classic | MLB, NPB, KBO | true | 500 million |
| 9 | Rugby 475 Million Fans Rugby is popular in the UK, France, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Pacific Islands. | Rugby World Cup | Premiership, Top 14, Super Rugby | true | 475 million |
| 10 | Golf 450 Million Fans Golf is a popular professional and recreational sport with strong followings in the USA, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. | The Masters, The Open Championship | PGA Tour, European Tour, LIV Golf | true | 450 million |