Top 10 Sports In The World

10. Golf – 450 Million Fan

Golf

QUICK FACTS :  Number of Fans: 450 Million Popularity Region: United States, Italy, NewZealand Number of Leagues: More than 10 Prominent Players: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson Mega Events: Olympic Games, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup Popular Leagues: PGA TOUR, LPGA, THE PLAYERS Championship

09. Baseball – 480 Million Fan

Baseball 

QUICK FACTS :  Number of Fans: 480 Million Popularity Region: United States, Mexico, Cuba Number of Leagues: 10 Plus Prominent Players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Mega Events: World Series, World Baseball Classic Popular Leagues: MLB, Minor League Baseball, National League

08. ICE Hockey – 500 Million Fan

ICE Hockey

QUICK FACTS :  Number of Fans: 500 Million  Popularity Region: Canada, United States, Russia  Number of Leagues: More than 30  Prominent Players: Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Steve Yzerman  Mega Events: Winter Olympics, Stanley Cup, World Cup  Popular Leagues: NHL, KHL, American Hockey League 

07. Rugby – 500 Million Fan

Rugby 

QUICK FACTS:  Number of Fans: 500 Million Popularity Region: USA, England, France Number of Leagues: More than 20 Prominent Players: David Pocock, Jonah Lomu, Dan Carter Mega Events: Olympic Games, World Cup Popular Leagues: Super League, National Rugby League

06. Volleyball – 900 Million Fan

Volleyball 

QUICK FACTS:  Number of Fans: 900 Million Popularity Region: Brazil, China, Russia Number of Leagues: More than 50 Prominent Players: Kerri Walsh Jennings, Giba, Ivan Zaytsev Mega Events: Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cup Popular Leagues: FIVB Volleyball World League, Federation Internationale de Volleyball

05. Boxing – 900 Million Fan

Boxing 

QUICK FACTS:  Number of Fans: 900 Million Popularity Region: USA, Mexico, Japan Number of Leagues: More than 50 Prominent Players: Floyd  Mayweather, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson Mega Events: Boxing at the Olympics Games, World Boxing Championship Popular Leagues: Ultimate Fighting Championship, One Championship

04. Tennis – 1.5 Billion Fan

Tennis 

QUICK FACTS:  Number of Fans:1.5 Billion Popularity Region: Europe, America, Asia Number of Leagues: More than 50 Prominent Players: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena William Mega Events: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon Popular Leagues: US Open, Davis Cup

03. Cricket – 2.6 Billion Fan

Cricket

QUICK FACTS:  Number of Fans: 2.6 Billion Popularity Region: Asia, South Africa, Australia Number of Leagues: 10+ (Series Based) Prominent Players: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, AB de Villier Mega Events: ICC World Cup, ICC T20 world cup, Champions Trophy Popular Leagues: IPL, PSL, BPL

02. Basketball – 2.7 Billion Fan

Basketball 

QUICK FACTS:  Number of Fans:2.7 Billion Popularity Region: USA, Canada, Europe & Africa Number of Leagues: More than 100 Around the world Prominent Players: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Dwyane Wade Mega Events: FIBA World Cup, NBA Finals, Olympic Game Popular Leagues: NBA, FIBA, EuroLeague

01. Soccer/Football – 4.1 Billion Fan

Soccer

QUICK FACTS:  Number of Fans: 4.1 Billion Popularity Region: Worldwide Especially in Europe & Africa Number of Leagues: More than any other sport Prominent Players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Mega Events: FIFA World Cup, Euro Cup, UEFA Finals, El Classico Popular Leagues: English Primer League, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Series A