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Rank ⇵Sport ⇵Estimated Fans ⇵Popular Regions ⇵
1Association Football (Soccer)3.5 BillionGlobal
2Cricket2.5 BillionAsia, UK, Australia
3Field Hockey2.0 BillionAsia, Europe, Africa
4Tennis1.0 BillionGlobal
5Volleyball900 MillionGlobal
6Table Tennis850 MillionAsia, Europe
7Basketball800 MillionGlobal
8Baseball500 MillionUSA, Japan, Caribbean
9Rugby400 MillionUK, Oceania, South Africa
10Golf390 MillionUSA, Europe, Asia
11Athletics (Track & Field)400 MillionGlobal
12American Football350 MillionUSA
13Boxing300 MillionGlobal
14Badminton300 MillionAsia
15Motorsport (Formula 1)300 MillionGlobal
16Ice Hockey250 MillionNorth America, Europe
17Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)250 MillionGlobal
18Cycling200 MillionEurope
19Swimming200 MillionGlobal
20Gymnastics150 MillionGlobal
21Wrestling150 MillionGlobal
22Snooker120 MillionUK, Asia
23Handball100 MillionEurope
24E-Sports1 Billion+Global
25Water Polo50 MillionEurope
26Skiing100 MillionEurope, North America
27Surfing35 MillionCoastal Regions
28Horse Racing50 MillionGlobal
29Judo40 MillionJapan, Europe
30Weightlifting30 MillionGlobal
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