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

Total Podcasts 159,001
Active Rate 35.2% 56,003 shows
Avg Episodes 74.6 per podcast
Market Share 5.0% of all podcasts

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.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Sports Podcasts

1 I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST
I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST

iHeartPodcasts, Michael Rapaport and DBPodcasts

1.8 (44,308) 1082 eps
2 The MeatEater Podcast
4.9 (37,576) 866 eps
3 The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
4.7 (32,272) 350 eps
4 The Bill Simmons Podcast
4.4 (29,478) 1563 eps
5 Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast
4.8 (29,270) 1893 eps
6 Spittin Chiclets
Spittin Chiclets

Barstool Sports

4.8 (19,540) 645 eps
7 The Pat McAfee Show
The Pat McAfee Show

Pat McAfee, ESPN

4.9 (19,051) 1544 eps
8 New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
4.8 (16,879) 195 eps
9 The Fighter & The Kid
The Fighter & The Kid

Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne

4.2 (15,865) 1177 eps
10 Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions

Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions

Dan Le Batard, Stugotz

4.9 (14,918) 200 eps

Recently Added

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VERSUZ

Podgrond

Sur La Ligne
Sur La Ligne

KO Studios

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis Company

Between The Lines

Between The Lines

Noah Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Sports podcasts are there in 2026?

As of April 2026, there are 159,001 Sports podcasts indexed in our database, with 56,003 (35.2%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Sports podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Sports podcasts is Weekly, with 57,871 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Sports podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Sports podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.

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