Sports Podcasts
Explore 159,001 Sports podcasts, representing 5.0% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
159.0K Sports Podcasts
Representing 5.0% of all podcasts
35.2% Active Rate
56.0K shows actively publishing
English Leads (74.4%)
Largest language in Sports
Overview
Sports represents one of the largest categories in the podcast ecosystem with 5.0% market share and a massive library of 159,001 podcasts. The 35.2% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 84.8% of all Sports podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (32,510 new shows). Recent average: ~14,507 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (36% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.
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Top Sports Podcasts
iHeartPodcasts, Michael Rapaport and DBPodcasts
Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions
Dan Le Batard, Stugotz
Recently Added
Podgrond
KO Studios
Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis Company
Packers Total Access
Between The Lines
Noah Hill
Browse by Language
English leads with 74.4% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 2026, there are 159,001 Sports podcasts indexed in our database, with 56,003 (35.2%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Sports podcasts is Weekly, with 57,871 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Sports podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.