What are the most watched sports events in history? This question often comes up when discussing global sports popularity. According to various records and statistics, the following events have attracted the largest television audiences worldwide.
The FIFA World Cup final matches consistently rank among the most watched sporting events. The 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France was watched by approximately 1.5 billion people globally. Previous World Cup finals also drew massive audiences, making football the world\“s most popular sport in terms of viewership. 
The Olympic Games opening ceremonies also attract enormous global audiences. The 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony was watched by over 1 billion people worldwide. Summer Olympics generally draw larger audiences than Winter Olympics due to the wider variety of sports and greater global participation.
Other highly watched events include the UEFA Champions League final, Cricket World Cup matches （particularly in India and other cricket-playing nations）, and major American football events like the Super Bowl, which attracts over 100 million viewers primarily in the United States. |
