ESPN Fantasy Sports Holds Strong at #1 in US Sports Apps

Overview

As of September 7, 2026, the United States App Store continues to showcase dynamic movements in the Sports category. This week's chart highlights significant gains made by several apps, while established leaders maintain their positions at the top.

Top Climbers

This week saw impressive climbs among various sports apps:

• Real - Sports: Climbed to #29 from #56, gaining 27 positions.
• Apple Sports: Jumped to #26 from #49, achieving a rise of 23 positions.
• Fishbrain - Fishing App: Advanced to #28 from #42, a gain of 14 positions.
• Underdog Sports: Moved up to #23 from #32, with a climb of 9 positions.
• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: Rose to #4 from #11, increasing by 7 positions.

New Entries

Interestingly, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart this week. This trend indicates a competitive landscape where existing apps are fighting for visibility and user engagement.

Top Performers

The top performers in the Sports category continue to demonstrate strong user retention:

• ESPN Fantasy Sports & More: Holds the #1 spot.
• Sleeper - Fantasy Sports: Remains at #2.
• NBA 2K HQ: Continues to impress at #3.
• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: Now at #4.
• Yahoo Fantasy Sports: NFL, MLB: Rounds out the top five at #5.

Notable Drops

Conversely, several apps experienced notable declines this week:

• NFHS Network: Dropped to #15 from #6, a decline of 9 positions.
• sportsYou: Fell to #24 from #16, down 8 positions.
• GoFan: Buy Tickets to Events: Dropped to #11 from #5, a fall of 6 positions.
• Hudl Fan: Find. Watch. Follow.: Now at #16, down 4 positions.

The trends in the App Store charts reveal a competitive arena for iOS apps in the sports category, and developers should keep a close eye on these movements to strategize their market positioning effectively.