# Sport Fans Sphere1Association football (Soccer) 4 billion Global2Cricket 2.5 billion UK and Commonwealth3Hockey (Ice and Field) 2 billion Europe,  Africa, Asia, and Australia4Tennis 1 billion Global5Volleyball 900 million Global6Table tennis 875 million Global7Basketball 825 million Global8Baseball 500 million United States, Caribbean, and East Asia9Rugby Union 475 million UK , Commonwealth, and Other Countries10Golf 450 million Western Europe, East Asia, and North America
Rank Sport Estimated Global Following Primary Sphere of Influence1Association football (Soccer) 4 billion Global2Cricket 2.5 billion UK and Commonwealth3Hockey (Ice and Field) 2 billion Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia4Tennis 1 billion Global5Volleyball 900 million Western Europe and North America6Table tennis 875 million Global7Basketball 825 million Global8Baseball 500 million United States, Caribbean, and Japan9Rugby Union 475 million UK and Commonwealth10Golf 450 million Western Europe, East Asia, and North America
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