In 2021, several major sports events captivated global audiences despite ongoing pandemic challenges. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021 due to postponement, emerged as the most-watched sporting event with billions of viewers worldwide tuning in to watch athletes compete across various disciplines. 
The UEFA Euro 2020 football championship also drew massive viewership, particularly the final between Italy and England which attracted over 328 million viewers. Cricket\“s ICC T20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League （IPL） continued to dominate viewership in South Asian markets, while the Super Bowl LV in the United States maintained its status as the most-watched annual sporting event in America.
Other notable events included the NBA Finals, Wimbledon tennis championships, and Formula 1 races, all of which saw significant global audience engagement throughout 2021. |
