Sports fans who watch sports on social media worldwide 2023

Published by
Christina Gough,
Jun 24, 2024

Social media is playing an ever-increasing role in the world of professional sports, with many fans engaging online during games, or even using social media platforms to watch the action. During a global survey in April 2023, around 70 percent of Gen Z respondents (aged 18 to 27 years old) stated that they preferred to watch sports on social media platforms.

Share of fans who prefer to watch sports on social media worldwide as of April 2023, by age

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

June 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

March to April 2023

Number of respondents

12,004 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

sports fans who regularly watch and follow sports

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Social media and events in the United States "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Social media and events in the United States

Overview

6

Generative AI

4

AI and elections

8

U.S. Congress

5

Activism

6

Sports

5

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Social media and events in the United StatesMobile internet usage worldwideFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Social media news consumption in the United States
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.