Best sports podcasts: top action from the worlds of rugby, F1, football and more

published 25 April 2023

Sport unites much of the population and gets our pulses racing and blood boiling in equal measure, which is why the best sports podcasts are incredibly popular.

Many sports fans love the post match analysis, behind-the-scenes gossip and speculation about their favourite teams and sporting events.

As the number of podcasts are on the rise so too are the number of podcasts dedicated specifically to sports. These days you’ll find dedicated podcast shows about many of the top sports – and even the more obscure ones.

But if you’re a sports fan there’s so much choice, how do you find the best sports podcast for you?

In this guide we’ve selected the best sports podcasts from rugby to cricket to running. Some are hosted by fans, others bring in ex-players and plenty draft in industry professionals for comment.

Whatever your sport of choice, there’s bound to be a podcast to keep you entertained while you wait for the next big sporting event in your calendar.

Best Sports Podcasts

Let us start by saying there's far more to this laugh-out-loud funny podcast than just cricket. Co-hosted by England's greatest fast bowler Jimmy Anderson, alongside Greg James, Felix White and the legend that is Mattchin, there are plenty of other oddities (including paper shredders) thrown in for good measure. Featuring musical interludes, joyous Hackney Empire performances and weirdly wonderful quizzes, it's a show that takes the intimidation factor out of sport. So what if you don’t know the difference between a sticky wicket and being bowled out for a duck?! At the end of the day, #Tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover.