Which Sports Make More Money Than Others?
You might be surprised by what we found out about the different types of sports that pay the most.
Sports are an important part of our lives, whether we’re playing on a team or just watching others play. But how much money do athletes actually earn in each sport? We took a look at the top 10 highest paid sports and found out what makes them so lucrative.
Golf
Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world, with more than 100 million people participating in the sport. It’s also one of the highest paying sports, earning $2 billion per year. That’s because golf is played by professionals who travel across the globe competing against other players.
Soccer
In contrast, basketball is the second most popular sport in the United States, with nearly half of Americans playing at least once a week. However, only about 1% of professional athletes make money from basketball.
Tennis
While basketball has more players than tennis, it also has fewer teams. This means there are far more people who play basketball than there are people who play tennis. As a result, basketball makes more money than tennis.
Basketball
In fact, according to Forbes, the average salary for an NBA player is $4 million per year while the average salary for an ATP player is just $1.5 million per year.
Baseball
While basketball players make more money than baseball players, there are still some differences between the two sports. According to Forbes, the average annual salary for an MLB player is $3.2 million while the average annual salary for a WNBA player is $1.6 million.
