Top Sports Podcasts
June 22, 2026
Updated weekly
50 entries
This ranking measures the current popularity of sports podcasts based on their performance data from Apple Podcasts, with scores reflecting factors like download numbers, listener engagement, and chart positioning. Each show receives a score from 0-50, with weekly updates capturing the dynamic landscape of sports audio content.
The sports podcasting space remains dominated by established personalities who've successfully transitioned from traditional media, with Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" currently leading the pack alongside Bill Simmons' long-running show and Dan Le Batard's Miami-based production. The diversity in the top 10 reflects how sports podcasting has expanded beyond traditional game analysis, encompassing everything from hockey culture ("Spittin Chiclets") to outdoor lifestyle content ("The MeatEater Podcast"). These rankings capture a medium where personality-driven content and authentic fan perspectives often outperform conventional sports journalism, with hosts building massive, loyal audiences through their unique takes on sports culture.
| # | Move | Name | About | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | The Bill Simmons Podcast | HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrit… | 50 |
| 2 | — | Pardon My Take | On "Pardon My Take," Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spo… | 49 |
| 3 | — | After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe | Rebecca Lowe (Fox Sports) and Brendan Hunt (‘Ted Lasso’) are teaming up again to take on the 2026 World Cup! They’ll rid… | 48 |
| 4 | ▲1 | The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz | Live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard and company share their unique perspectives on all things spo… | 47 |
| 5 | ▲14 | No Laying Up - Golf Podcast | The No Laying Up Podcast is a fresh, funny and informative conversation on all things golf. Founded in 2014, No Laying U… | 46 |
| 6 | ▼2 | Men In Blazers | Covering all the narrative from the Premier League – the world’s greatest sporting telenovela – and everywhere the love … | 45 |
| 7 | ▼1 | DOUBLE COVERAGE PODCAST | Double Coverage Podcast | 44 |
| 8 | ▼1 | Collector Nation | Collector Nation is where trading cards and collectibles evolve from a hobby into culture, media, and a modern asset cla… | 43 |
| 9 | ▲8 | The Zach Lowe Show | Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations… | 42 |
| 10 | — | Football Weekly | Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and fan favourites, including Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson, as Football Weekly g… | 41 |
| 11 | ▲2 | The Dan Patrick Show | Listen to Dan's daily radio show. With exclusive insider access, Patrick brings A-list guests from the world of sports a… | 40 |
| 12 | ▲2 | The Ryen Russillo Show | Welcome to the new home of The Ryen Russillo Show—same Russillo, just with a fresh coat of paint. You’ll still get the s… | 39 |
| 13 | ▼4 | Pablo Torre Finds Out | Follow Pablo down the rabbit hole, beyond the game — every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — on his Pulitzer-winning video … | 38 |
| 14 | ▲15 | Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart | The next big podcast just moved in! Join New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart and co-host Matt Hillman as the… | 37 |
| 15 | ▼4 | Spittin Chiclets | Former NHL vets Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette, Barstool Sports writer Rear Admiral and Producer Mike Grinnell bring the… | 36 |
| 16 | ▼1 | The MeatEater Podcast | Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella b… | 35 |
| 17 | ▲19 | New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce | Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — tea… | 34 |
| 18 | NEW | The Shotgun Start | The Shotgun Start with Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf is a podcast waiting for you early in the morni… | 33 |
| 19 | ▼1 | The Herd with Colin Cowherd | The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories… | 32 |
| 20 | ▼12 | Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective | Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world. | 31 |
| 21 | ▲7 | PTI | Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon face off in the nation's capital on the day's hottest topics. | 30 |
| 22 | ▼1 | Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast | Fantasy Football at its very best. Say goodbye to the talking heads of the Fantasy Football world and hello to The Fanta… | 29 |
| 23 | ▲7 | The Dale Jr. Download | NASCAR’s 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The… | 28 |
| 24 | ▼12 | Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast | U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in soccer through the lens of red, white and blue glasses! … | 27 |
| 25 | ▼5 | Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard | Landon Donovan and Tim Howard are the cream of the crop of US Men’s Soccer. Every week join the former USMNT players and… | 26 |
| 26 | ▼2 | ESPN FC | Go inside the most popular sport in the world with the ESPN FC crew. | 25 |
| 27 | ▼11 | Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... | Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy anal… | 24 |
| 28 | ▲5 | The Pat McAfee Show | Join Pat McAfee, AJ Hawk, the Toxic Table, and Tone Digs Monday-Friday as they tackle the biggest news in sports. Former… | 23 |
| 29 | ▼2 | Nightcap | No more waiting until morning. Nightcap is the new nighttime sports talk destination with legends Shannon Sharpe and Cha… | 22 |
| 30 | ▼8 | Club Shay Shay | NFL legend Shannon Sharpe—3x Super Bowl champion and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame—sits down with the biggest … | 21 |
| 31 | ▲4 | Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru | On Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru, The Great Brian Last turns the tables and hosts the show, with Jim in the expert’s seat an… | 20 |
| 32 | ▼1 | The Athletic FC Podcast | The Athletic's flagship football podcast - hosted by Adam Leventhal and Emma Paton - will be with you six days a week du… | 19 |
| 33 | ▲6 | The Power Trip | The Power Trip Morning Show - Sports, Movies, Music, Comedy and more... | 18 |
| 34 | ▲13 | Club 520 Podcast | Club 520 is the breakout podcast hosted by NBA All-Star Jeff Teague, who has gone viral for his hilarious stories from h… | 17 |
| 35 | ▲15 | Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker | Mark Titus and Brandon Walker talking sports... mostly. Streams live on Mostly Sports' YouTube Channel M-F at 10AM ET/9A… | 16 |
| 36 | ▲1 | The Right Time with Bomani Jones | Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on 4 times a week. | 15 |
| 37 | ▲11 | FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast | FantasyPros provides hard-hitting fantasy football analysis while keeping you entertained. Get the tips needed to win yo… | 14 |
| 38 | ▼12 | The Ringer NBA Show | The Ringer NBA squad provides the insight, reporting, and analysis that you need in your life right here on The Ringer N… | 13 |
| 39 | ▲3 | The Athletic NBA Daily | Start your day with The Athletic NBA Daily – a fast, entertaining recap of the most important games and stories from the… | 12 |
| 40 | NEW | The Mismatch | Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their… | 11 |
| 41 | NEW | The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL | The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik K… | 10 |
| 42 | ▼8 | The Tony Kornheiser Show | "The Tony Kornheiser Show" (now available exclusively on-demand) is a topical, daily talk show that starts with sports a… | 9 |
| 43 | NEW | Fantasy Football Today | Want to dominate your league and earn Fantasy Football bragging rights? Join host Adam Aizer, analysts Dave Richard, Jam… | 8 |
| 44 | ▼19 | KSR | Matt Jones and the KSR crew bring you the latest in UK news and views Mon.-Fri. from 10 to noon. | 7 |
| 45 | NEW | Bear Grease | The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling storytelling through documentary-style episodes explo… | 6 |
| 46 | NEW | Felger & Massarotti | Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Felger & Massarotti, updated weekdays. Listen to Felger & Mazz live every we… | 5 |
| 47 | NEW | First Things First | First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss t… | 4 |
| 48 | NEW | Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast | The number one Minnesota Vikings podcast in America, with one mission: We want the Vikings to win the Super Bowl before … | 3 |
| 49 | NEW | Fantasy Baseball Today | It's the most comprehensive Fantasy Baseball Podcast you'll find. We're dedicated to helping you win your league while k… | 2 |
| 50 | NEW | Pivot Podcast | Former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder have transcended the podcast game, topping the charts glob… | 1 |
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