Largest Sporting Events in the World – Top 5 Esta entrada fue publicada el julio 3, 2013 por Sports Traveler, The other day someone asked me “what is the largest sporting event in the world?” The first thing that came to mind was the World Cup and then the Super Bowl.
I commented that in this country the clear answer is the but worldwide I would have to say the, After I answered the question I wondered how I could figure out what is the largest sporting event in the world. After some research I determined it was basically impossible to factually state what is the largest so I decided to write a blog about 5 of the largest sporting events in the world.
I won’t say top 5 because I’m not sure anyone has the data to support that kind of claim. So in essence these are 5 of the largest sporting events as seen through my eyes. I have a lot of sports knowledge and I have researched many sporting events outside of the US.
- Based on my findings and experiences I have chose 5 events to represent the largest sporting events in the world.
- World Cup, or football, has been long considered the most popular sport in the world.
- I will definitely agree with that statement simply based on the amount of areas in the world that play soccer compared to other sports.
So when it comes to the World Cup, it is the most popular event for the most popular sport. This event is one of the most attended and watched worldwide. Olympics: Summer Games – Winter Games Most think of the as the longest running international competition.
- It is hard to argue with that statement given the tenure of the Olympic Games.
- Competition dates back to the days of ancient Greece and the spirit of the event is as strong as it has ever been.
- As an athlete you always want the chance to compete to be the best in the world.
- As a spectator you are very curious to know who the best is.
The Olympic Games create one of if not the best atmospheres in all of sports. Super Bowl The Super Bowl. I don’t really think I have to say much about this one. Unlike the previous two events, the Super Bowl happens every year and there is nothing bigger in the US.
Over 100 million people tune in to the Super Bowl every year now and the advertisement dollars are insane. As stated for the World Cup, American the most popular sporting event for the most popular sport. Only this is just for the US and not the entire world. UEFA Euro Cup Well I said it before so I’ll say it again.
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. Hence we have two soccer events on the list. England is the home of soccer and Europe is where soccer began its growth into the social phenomenon it is today. The UEFA Euro Cup is a battle to be the best in Europe and that title is not taken lightly.
- Think of this as World Cup (B).24 Hours of Le Mans Outside of soccer the most frequented sport is auto racing.
- Is highly popular throughout the world because everyone wants to go fast.
- Not really but I’m pretty sure there are some racing fans out there who are simply speed junkies.
- But speed isn’t always the name of the game.
Sometimes its a matter of endurance. The 24 Hours at Le Mans is the pinnacle of endurance competitions. It is also the oldest active auto racing event. Crowds of over 250.000 gather at this event annually to watch the event live. This is an open forum so if you disagree with or have something to add to this list then please feel free to comment.
What is the most-watched sports event in the world?
– In the same company as the Summer Games, the World Cup is right up there at the top in terms of popularity. This 32-team tournament (which will be expanded to 48 teams in 2026) features national soccer teams from around the globe competing until ultimately one team is crowned champion.
- Held quadrennially, the World Cup is the pinnacle event in the sport and boasts huge attendance numbers every year.
- The 1950 Final game holds the record for attendance at a sporting event in an enclosed stadium with a whopping 199,854 spectators.
- In terms of TV viewership, the World Cup numbers are regularly in the billions, with 3.262 billion (that’s half the world’s population!) tuning in in 2018.
Next World Cup : November 21 – December 18, 2022 in Qatar
What is the largest sports festival in the world?
The modern Olympic Games are the world’s foremost multi-sports event.
What is the world’s longest and biggest sports event?
International Multi-Sport Events
| event | notes |
|---|---|
| Summer Olympics | The world’s premier multi-sport and multi-country sporting competition, held every four years. |
| Winter Olympics | the winter sports version of the Olympic Games, held every four years, two years after the Summer Olympics. |
What is the most profitable sporting event in the world?
The Super Bowl is the most valuable sports event brand with a value of 780 million U.S. dollars.
What is the most popular sports team ever?
A new study revealed the favorite major league team in each of the 50 US states whether they were from the NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS or NHL. The team that came up the most number of times was the Dallas Cowboys, which was named most popular in seven of the states. 
Full screen The team currently led by Mike McCarthy was the most searched for in seven US states: Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Virginia and the franchise’s home state, Texas.
What are the big three sports?
Revenues –
| League | Revenues (bn) | TV revenue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Football League | $16.9 | $9.1bn | |
| Major League Baseball | $10.7 | $2.1bn | |
| National Basketball Association | $8.8 | $2.6bn | |
| National Hockey League | $5.1 | $820m | |
| Major League Soccer | $1.2 | $105m | |
| Canadian Football League | $0.2 | $50m |
The top four major leagues each have revenues that can be many times greater than the payrolls of less popular sports leagues in the two nations. In terms of overall league revenue, the NFL, MLB and the NBA rank as the top three most lucrative sports leagues in the world, with the English Premier League and the NHL ranked at fourth and fifth place.
What is the largest sporting event in the world by athletes?
The Summer Olympics The scale of the Olympics is enormous with 28 different sports and some of those like athletic have a huge amount of different individual disciplines.
Which is bigger World Cup or Super Bowl?
While Americans are getting ready for what they consider the biggest sporting event of the year, the 57th Super Bowl, the rest of the world couldn’t care less. Well that may be a bit harsh, but from an American perspective it’s easy to overestimate the global appeal of the biggest game in (American) football.
- Speaking of football, soccer, i.e.
- The proper kind of football from a European perspective, far exceeds the Super Bowl in terms of global interest.
- The FIFA World Cup Final, played every four years to culminate a month-long tournament of 32 nations, really is the biggest game in the world, regularly reaching more than a billion people across the globe.
According to FIFA, the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia reached an average live audience of 517 million viewers, with more than than 1.1 billion people tuning in over its 90 minutes. The Qatar 2022 final reached almost 1.5 billion people according to preliminary figures, while the average live audience of Argentina’s spectacular win over France has yet to be determined. Description This chart compares the average global TV viewership of FIFA World Cup Finals compared to the estimated global TV audience of the Super Bowl. Report URL to be used as reference link :