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Here is a list of the world's most popular sports from around the world, ranked by 13 factors. The data was originally presented on the website www.totalsportek.com (no longer working). The following data is part of the Topend Sports analysis of the world's most popular sport.

Ranking Factors

1. Global base & audience
2. TV  Viewership numbers
3. Number Professional leagues around the world
4. TV rights deals
5. Endorsement & Sponsorship deals
6. Average athlete salary in top league
7. Biggest competition & (number of countries represented)
8. Social media presence
9. Prominence in sports headlines on media outlets (websites, tv)
10. Relevancy through the year
11. Regional dominance
12. Gender equality
13. Accessible to general public worldwide

For more details, and a more comprehensive list, see the website .

Final List of Top-10 Most Popular Sports

1. Football / Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Cricket
4. Tennis
5. Athletics
6. Rugby
7. Formula 1
8. Boxing
9. Ice Hockey
10. Volleyball

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Related Pages

• Other top 10 lists of the world's most popular sports
• Other world sport lists