| Rank | Sport | Global fanbase |
| 1. | Football (Soccer) | 4 billion |
| 2. | Cricket | 2.5 billion |
| 3. | Hockey | 2 billion |
| 4. | Tennis | 1 billion |
| 5. | Volleyball | 900 million |
| 6. | Table tennis | 875 million |
| 7. | Basketball | 825 million |
| 8. | Baseball | 500 million |
| 9. | Rugby | 475 million |
| 10. | Golf | 450 million |
