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Revealed: What sporting event has more viewers - the Super Bowl or the World Cup?

Ash Rose
Revealed: What sporting event has more viewers - the Super Bowl or the World Cup?DAZN
How many people tune in for these huge events?

The Super Bowl is one the biggest events in the sporting calendar, and this year's game takes place later this month. 

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Franciso 49ers from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be one of the most viewed sporting events of the year. But how does it compare to other major sporting events, like the World Cup or the Olympics? 

When it comes to the most viewed, then the men's FIFA World Cup Final trumps them all. According to Roadtrips.com five billion people watch the World Cup Final, while the Super Bowl is actually the 8th most-watched event with 115 million views. Finishing above NFL's showpiece are the Tour de France, Cricket World Cup, Women's World Cup, Olympic Games, Winter Games and the Champions League Final. 

The NFL's audience has mostly been confined to that of the USA and Canada, whereas the other events on the list have a more global reach. However, as the NFL gains more popularity, that reach is changing, with more global fans tuning in to watch the NFL.

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