The Athlete Index, 2026™

The Athlete Index 2026™, lists the top 200 most popular sports people in the world based on search traffic, engagement and online value.

Limited print versions are available below, providing decision-worthy data for sports and media executives.

Executive Print Edition

$535/£395

Premium printed executive edition of the Athlete Index 2026™, listing the top 200 athletes based on online fan demand across search, engagement, social media and traffic values. Includes full rankings, strategic analysis, audience benchmarking, search ownership insights, and boardroom-ready intelligence for executives across sports, media and entertainment.

 

Who is the report for?

This edition is designed for:

• Sports industry executives, global sports leagues and franchises

• International sports agencies and publishers

• Broadcasters and OTT platforms assessing market opportunity

• Sponsors, publishers and commercial partners evaluating brand alignment and business case scenarios