Sports

Major Sports Leagues

The world's biggest professional sports leagues ranked by revenue, team count, and global reach.

20 rows6 columns1 views0 downloadsSource: Forbes / Deloitte Football Money LeagueUpdated: 2/18/2026
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Name
Sport
Country / Region
Founded
Teams
Revenue ($B)
NFLAmerican FootballUnited States1,9203218.7
English Premier League (EPL)Soccer (Football)England1,992207
MLBBaseballUnited States / Canada1,9033011.6
NBABasketballUnited States / Canada1,9463010.6
NHLIce HockeyUnited States / Canada1,917326.4
La LigaSoccer (Football)Spain1,929204.5
BundesligaSoccer (Football)Germany1,963184.2
Serie ASoccer (Football)Italy1,898203.1
Ligue 1Soccer (Football)France1,932182.4
Indian Premier League (IPL)CricketIndia2,008101.3
MLSSoccer (Football)United States / Canada1,993292
UFCMixed Martial ArtsUnited States1,99301.3
Formula 1Auto RacingGlobal1,950103.2
Saudi Pro LeagueSoccer (Football)Saudi Arabia1,976181.1
ATP TourTennisGlobal1,99000.8
J1 LeagueSoccer (Football)Japan1,993201
Australian Football League (AFL)Australian Rules FootballAustralia1,897180.6
EredivisieSoccer (Football)Netherlands1,956180.8
Super RugbyRugby UnionSouthern Hemisphere1,996120.3
PGA TourGolfUnited States1,92901.5
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