10. Australian Football league (AFL)
Australian football may seem like rugby, as both sports have the same ball, but they are quite different. AFL is mostly confined within the continent, nevertheless, it is still famous, as an average attendance of 33,500 in every match.
18 players per team take the field in the game fool passing, kicking, and tackling. League consists of 18 teams of each team competing in a 23-game regular season which is followed by single elimination playoffs. A strange fact about the league is that Melbourne City is the home of 9 out of 18 teams.
9. Bundesliga
European Football Leagues have one of the highest viewership across the globe. Bundesliga is one of them. Germany is produced great talent in football, it is not a surprise as a German league, Bundesliga made the list. The league is dominated by Bayern Munich, one of the successful teams in the world. Bayern Munich has won the Champions League five times.
The Bundesliga is also arguably the best run league in the world of football, pulling in 2.8 for billion dollars in revenue, while still offering some of the cheapest tickets available. You can buy a ticket for a famous match for just 104 euros. As 18 teams in total, the season starts from August to May, attended by more than 40 3400 sports fans on average.
8. Laliga
Another European football league made the list. The Spanish league is one of the most famous football players, including one the greatest footballers Lionel Messi. This has the two teams Real Madrid and Barcelona, ascends out in football history.
It was formed in 1929, and at present 20 teams play the tournaments. Based on the UEFA league coefficient ranking, it has remained the strongest league in Europe over the past five years. It has an average attendance of 32,300 for League matches.
7. Indian Premier League (IPL)
Indian Premier League was formed in 2008. Though this league is comparatively new, it is difficult to argue against incredible growth, as a fan favorite and a platform for the best competition.
The IPL includes eight franchises each representing major cities in India. They play in a home-and-away round which is followed by the top four best teams' elimination playoff. The cricket format played in this league is 20-20, which is exciting and fast-paced. The IPL breaks 5th from the world, in attendance for outdoor sports averaging nearly 32,000 fans per game.
6. Formula one
World’s favorite racing sports league is, without a question, Formula One. With small, sleek electrifying vehicles and unique tracks all around the world, its popularity is undeniable. Fans of Formula One, go on the tracks to get a glimpse of the world's best drivers in action in Grand Prix events.
5. National Basketball Association (NBA)
Basketball is becoming one of the most famous sports in the world. At the heart of which, is the NBA. The league is perhaps the most progressive of the four professional athletic leagues in the United States and features many iconic stars with famous faces and labels around the world.
The most prominent players in the league include LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stefan curry, but the Association also has other real-known legends such as Kobe Bryant, Oh Neil, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan. Game seven of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cavs reached 44.5 million viewers. Not bad considering it was on at the same time as Game of Thrones.
4. National Hockey League (NHL)
There seems to be something about hockey that interests people. Like the other three professional sports leagues in the USA, the NHL is the world's leading Hockey.
League the league currently has 31 teams which include the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Toronto Maple Leaves. It is a testament to the sport that the league has recovered from two major lookouts since 2004. It only proves just how dedicated and passionate hockey fans truly are.
3. Major League Baseball (MLB)
The MLB is the world's largest most multicultural baseball league. League has a long and rich history of many great players and teams that spots young talented kids. Athletes from all around the world, came to the United States and Canada to play at the highest baseball level.
Even though you may think baseball is losing popularity, in 2015, the MLB still pulled in nearly 10 billion dollars in revenue.
2. National Football League (NFL)
It might sound a bit surprising because the NFL is just the most dominant league in the US and American football is not a global sensation like soccer. But the NFL is a monster and people need to accept that.
The league features well-known teams like the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the entire world.
1. Barclays Premier League (BPL)
The world's most popular sport deserves the world's most popular league, hosting some of the most exciting fast-paced football from some of the best players on the planet. The Premier League is the gold standard for football.
It features teams like Chelsea, Manchester United man, Chester City Liverpool, and Arsenal and most popular names like Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, David Silva, and Gabriel heazeus. The biggest match has over 700 million viewers in March of 2015. In recent years, the Premier League is perhaps the most profitable Football League of all time.
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