Here are the *Top 5 Richest Sports in the World for 2025*:

- *1. American Football*: With an annual revenue of $20 billion, American football takes the top spot. The National Football League (NFL) is the primary driver, with massive broadcasting rights deals, sponsorships, and matchday revenue.¹
- *2. Baseball*: Baseball comes in second, generating around $10 billion annually. Major League Baseball (MLB) benefits from regional TV deals, attendance revenue, and merchandising.
- *3. Basketball*: Basketball's financial muscle is undeniable, with revenues surpassing $10 billion annually. The NBA's global appeal, broadcasting revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise sales contribute to its wealth.
- *4. Soccer (Football)*: As the most popular sport globally, soccer's revenue exceeds $6 billion annually. The English Premier League (EPL) alone generates £6 billion annually, with broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and matchday revenue driving its financial success.
- *5. Ice Hockey*: Ice hockey rounds out the top five, with annual revenues exceeding $6 billion. The National Hockey League (NHL) benefits from TV broadcasting deals, sponsorship agreements, and merchandising.

Alternatively, another source ranks the top 5 richest sports as²:

- *1. Baseball*: Worth around $40 billion, with Major League Baseball generating $8,957 million in revenue.
- *2. Basketball*: With a global market worth $90 billion and NBA players earning an average annual salary of $3.8 million.
- *3. American Football*: Valued at around $200 billion, with the NFL generating $11.39 billion in revenue.
- *4. Ice Hockey*: With players earning an average annual salary of $2.2 million.
- *5. Soccer (Football)*: Worth approximately $600 billion, with the Premier League generating $5,430 million in revenue.

Another source provides a slightly different ranking, with *Football (Soccer)* as the highest-paid sport, followed by *Basketball*, *Tennis*, *American Football*, and *Golf*.³
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