Top Sports Podcasts
June 01, 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 | ▲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 | ▼1 | 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 | — | The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz | From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and company share their unique perspectives on all-things… | 48 |
| 4 | ▲22 | Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective | Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world. | 47 |
| 5 | — | Collector Nation | Collector Nation is where trading cards and collectibles evolve from a hobby into culture, media, and a modern asset cla… | 46 |
| 6 | ▲8 | 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… | 45 |
| 7 | ▲1 | 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… | 44 |
| 8 | ▼2 | DOUBLE COVERAGE PODCAST | Double Coverage Podcast | 43 |
| 9 | ▼2 | Pablo Torre Finds Out | Follow Pablo down the rabbit hole, beyond the game — every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — on his Pulitzer-winning video … | 42 |
| 10 | ▼6 | 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… | 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 MeatEater Podcast | Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella b… | 39 |
| 13 | ▼2 | Spittin Chiclets | Former NHL vets Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette, Barstool Sports writer Rear Admiral and Producer Mike Grinnell bring the… | 38 |
| 14 | ▲33 | Served with Andy Roddick | A tennis podcast with a fresh spin hosted by former World No. 1 Andy Roddick with Jon Wertheim and more! Watch the Serv… | 37 |
| 15 | — | 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… | 36 |
| 16 | — | PTI | Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon face off in the nation's capital on the day's hottest topics. | 35 |
| 17 | ▼4 | Nightcap | No more waiting until morning. Nightcap is the new nighttime sports talk destination with legends Shannon Sharpe and Cha… | 34 |
| 18 | — | 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… | 33 |
| 19 | ▲1 | KSR | Matt Jones and the KSR crew bring you the latest in UK news and views Mon.-Fri. from 10 to noon. | 32 |
| 20 | ▼8 | The Herd with Colin Cowherd | The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories… | 31 |
| 21 | ▲11 | The Tennis Podcast | Your definitive tennis round up, daily at the Slams. Part of the Athletic Network. Named in Time Mag's Top 100 podcasts … | 30 |
| 22 | ▼5 | 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 … | 29 |
| 23 | ▼4 | 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… | 28 |
| 24 | ▼1 | The Tony Kornheiser Show | "The Tony Kornheiser Show" (now available exclusively on-demand) is a topical, daily talk show that starts with sports a… | 27 |
| 25 | ▲24 | Men In Blazers | Covering all the narrative from the Premier League – the world’s greatest sporting telenovela – and everywhere the love … | 26 |
| 26 | ▼1 | 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… | 25 |
| 27 | ▲12 | 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… | 24 |
| 28 | ▲18 | Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast | Daily Minnesota Vikings entertainment with one mission: We want the Minnesota Vikings to win the Super Bowl before we di… | 23 |
| 29 | ▼8 | 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… | 22 |
| 30 | ▲4 | ESPN FC | Go inside the most popular sport in the world with the ESPN FC crew. | 21 |
| 31 | ▼2 | The Power Trip | The Power Trip Morning Show - Sports, Movies, Music, Comedy and more... | 20 |
| 32 | ▼8 | 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… | 19 |
| 33 | NEW | 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… | 18 |
| 34 | ▲9 | 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… | 17 |
| 35 | ▼5 | The Mike Francesa Podcast | Get Mike Francesa's unequaled takes on sports with The Mike Francesa Podcast. Listen to Mike's instant reactions to the … | 16 |
| 36 | NEW | The Press Box | The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis, David Shoemaker and Joel Anderson catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to p… | 15 |
| 37 | NEW | 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… | 14 |
| 38 | ▼11 | 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. | 13 |
| 39 | ▲9 | Cover 3 College Football | The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli… | 12 |
| 40 | NEW | FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast | FantasyPros provides hard-hitting fantasy football analysis while keeping you entertained. Get the tips needed to win yo… | 11 |
| 41 | ▼5 | 32 Thoughts: The Podcast | Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider E… | 10 |
| 42 | ▼5 | First Take | First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories. | 9 |
| 43 | ▼21 | Insight with Chris Van Vliet | Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Award winning TV Host, Content Creator and Entrepreneur. INSIGHT shares long-form, auth… | 8 |
| 44 | NEW | Bussin' With The Boys | FanDuel Presents Bussin' With The Boys. Get on the bus with NFL players Will Compton & Taylor Lewan! http://fanduel.com/… | 7 |
| 45 | ▼10 | 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… | 6 |
| 46 | ▼18 | 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… | 5 |
| 47 | ▼3 | Fantasy Football Today | Want to dominate your league and earn Fantasy Football bragging rights? Join host Adam Aizer, analysts Dave Richard, Jam… | 4 |
| 48 | NEW | The Kevin O'Connor Show | Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasiona… | 3 |
| 49 | ▼9 | Fore Play | "Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs, Frankie, Kevin Kisner, and their wi… | 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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