Five Most-Watched Sports Events of All Time

When you think of all the televised events that have enough global appeal to essentially bring the planet to a complete standstill, it’s no surprise that many of these events are within the world of sports. Some happen annually, while others occur every four years. These are also the times when online betting sites see a surge in popularity, as billions of people become invested in the sporting phenomena taking place at that very moment.

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No matter how often they occur or which sport they represent, these events are some of the most-watched in broadcasting history. Here are the five most-watched sports events of all time:

Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics, with the next edition scheduled from February 6th to 22nd, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, attract a massive global audience. The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing were watched by an impressive two billion fans. Despite this number, worldwide audience figures have been declining recently. Italy will aim to reverse this trend when they host in 2026. Norway has dominated the medal tally in recent Winter Olympics, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak.

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Cricket World Cup

The 2024 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies in June, is one of the most-watched sporting events. The 2023 Cricket World Cup in India set a record for digital and broadcast viewership, with over one trillion minutes viewed. This equates to over 2.6 billion viewers globally at its peak, thanks to the immense fanbases in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics, set to take place in Paris from late July to mid-August, consistently rank among the most popular sporting events. The 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, delayed due to the pandemic, saw 3.05 billion viewers across broadcast and digital platforms. The USA has topped the medal count in every Summer Olympics since 1996 and will aim to continue this streak in Paris.

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Tour de France

The Tour de France, an annual event since 1903 (except during the world wars), attracts a colossal audience. The 2024 edition will run from late June to late July. The 2023 Tour de France was watched by 3.5 billion people across the 23-day event, according to Johnson & Wales University.

Men’s FIFA World Cup

The Men’s FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally. The next edition will take place in 2026 across the USA, Mexico, and Canada, from mid-June to mid-July. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar saw five billion people engage with the event across various platforms, with 1.5 billion tuning in for the final between Argentina and France. With some matches in America next time, it's anticipated that this record will be smashed in 2026.

News Source:- belfasttelegraph.co.uk