Valued at USD 4.51 billion in 2024, the global sports app market is projected to reach USD 5.00 billion in 2025 and USD 12.93 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period 2025–2034. Key factors driving demand are rising smartphone penetration and increasing internet penetration. This article examines the connectivity drivers, platform and type leaders, and regional dynamics relevant to B2B app developers, content owners, and advertisers in the sports app market.

What Sports Apps Offer

A sports app is a mobile or web application that provides sports-related content and services such as live scores, news, streaming, fitness tracking, or fantasy sports competitions. These apps help fans, athletes, and coaches stay connected and engaged with their favorite sports anytime, anywhere. Demand for live and on-demand content is rising globally because of the convenience of streaming: consumers can watch games while commuting, at work, or traveling. Rising smartphone use and high-speed internet access enable consumers to enjoy high quality streaming and a seamless sports experience.

Smartphone and Internet Connectivity

Rising smartphone penetration is a key driver. According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of the total U.S. population owns a smartphone. Smartphones let users access live scores, game highlights, news, and streaming anytime, which encourages more downloads. Smartphone penetration is rising on higher disposable income, technological advancement, and improved network infrastructure.

Increasing internet penetration is the second driver. According to the World Bank Group, as of 2024, 68% of the world population has internet access. Internet penetration lets users access online sports content effortlessly, and growing access in rural areas of developing regions such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa further supports usage.

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Live Streaming Features

The live sports streaming apps segment is expected to witness a significant share over the forecast period. Consumers globally prefer the convenience of mobile streaming over traditional streaming, and rising access enables high quality video streaming in urban and rural areas. Live sports streaming apps are also offering personalized experiences such as multiple camera angles, interactive stats, real-time social media integration, and personalized notifications. In August 2025, ESPN launched its direct-to-consumer streaming service and revamped app, offering 12 networks and over 47,000 live events with flexible subscription plans and integrated commerce. The easy accessibility and convenience of live streaming fuel demand for live and on-demand content.

Platform and Regional Leaders

By platform, the Apple iOS store dominated in 2024 because of its strong app revenue system. iOS apps generate more revenue per user than Android apps, which encourages developers to prioritize the Apple iOS store. Its users typically belong to higher-income demographics and are more likely to spend on in-app purchases, subscriptions, and premium features. Sports apps benefit from paid subscriptions, microtransactions, and ad revenue.

North America dominated in 2024 on smartphone penetration and internet access in urban and rural areas; according to the World Bank Group, 93% of the U.S. population had internet access in 2023. Asia Pacific is expected to register significant growth owing to the highest sales of affordable smartphones, rising disposable income in India, China, and Southeast Asia, and government efforts to improve internet access. North America is one of the earliest adopters of advanced technologies and software globally, and AI in streaming and fitness apps improves their appeal.

Competitive Landscape

Key players , sports app include Adidas Running (Runtastic), Betradar, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Coach's Eye, DAZN, Dream11, ESPN App, FanDuel, Hudl, Kooora App, MyFitnessPal, Nike Training Club, OneFootball, SofaScore, Strava, TeamSnap, WHOOP, and Zova. Data privacy and security concerns limit adoption of sports apps. Apps such as ESPN, DAZN, Dream11, and FanDuel serve users who enjoy streaming, contests, and betting, while Bleacher Report, SofaScore, and OneFootball keep fans updated on news and scores. Fitness apps such as Adidas Running and Nike Training Club are also part of the market.

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