UFC Climbs 72 Spots in U.S. Sports App Store Rankings

Overview

On July 13, 2026, the United States App Store witnessed significant movements in the Sports category. The dynamics of the Top Free Apps chart reflected changing user interests and engagement levels. Notably, UFC made a remarkable leap, climbing 72 positions to secure the #10 spot.

Top Climbers

This week saw several apps making impressive gains in the rankings:

• UFC (#10, was #82, +72 positions)
• Huba Football (#30, was #91, +61 positions)
• Football TV Live - Streaming (#26, was #62, +36 positions)
• Nova Soccer Hub (#18, was #35, +17 positions)
• Sleeper Sports (#8, was #22, +14 positions)

New Entries

This week did not see any new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Sports category, indicating a stable yet competitive environment among existing apps.

Top Performers

The top performers in the Sports category are maintaining their positions, reflecting their strong user bases:

• DraftKings: Sports & Casino (#1)
• bet365 - Sportsbook & Casino (#2)
• PrizePicks - Sports Picks (#3)
• FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino (#4)
• MLB Ballpark (#5)
• FOX Sports: Watch Live Games (#6)
• Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook (#7)
• Sleeper Sports (#8)
• Underdog Sports (#9)
• UFC (#10)

Notable Drops

While some apps excelled, others faced notable declines:

• MLB (#19, was #5, -14 positions)
• Fishbrain - Fishing App (#22, was #9, -13 positions)
• 18Birdies: Golf GPS Tracker (#23, was #12, -11 positions)
• GameChanger (#16, was #7, -9 positions)
• Fanatics: Shop NFL, NBA & MLB (#27, was #19, -8 positions)

This week's analysis underscores the competitive nature of the U.S. App Store for sports apps, with established giants maintaining their lead while new entrants like UFC demonstrate significant growth potential.