ESPN Climbs to #8 in US Sports App Store Charts

Overview

As of November 2, 2026, the United States App Store has seen notable movements in the Sports category. This week, ESPN: Live Sports & Scores has made a significant leap, climbing to #8 after being at #19.

Top Climbers

This week's top climbers in the App Store charts reflect a competitive landscape where user engagement is crucial. The biggest position gains are:

• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores - #8 (up 11 positions from #19)
• DAZN: Stream Live Sports - #2 (up 7 positions from #9)
• Real - Sports - #12 (up 6 positions from #18)
• Novig: Prediction Market - #10 (up 4 positions from #14)
• Courtside - Social Sportsbook - #11 (up 4 positions from #15)

New Chart Entries

In addition to the climbers, there’s a new entry making waves:

• TV Azteca Deportes - Debuts at #26

Top Performers

Maintaining strong positions, the top performers in the Sports apps category this week are:

• New York Road Runners - #1
• DAZN: Stream Live Sports - #2
• DraftKings: Sports & Casino - #3
• PrizePicks: Sports and Packs - #4
• Underdog: Sports, Games & Rips - #5
• NBA: Live Games & Scores - #6
• FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino - #7
• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores - #8
• Betr - Sports & Gaming - #9
• Novig: Prediction Market - #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have experienced significant drops:

• GoFan: Buy Tickets to Events - #23 (down 13 positions from #10)
• NFHS Network - #16 (down 9 positions from #7)
• Hudl - #17 (down 6 positions from #11)
• sportsYou - #27 (down 6 positions from #21)
• MaxPreps: High School Sports - #20 (down 4 positions from #16)

The latest trends in the App Store charts indicate a dynamic marketplace for iOS apps, particularly within the competitive Sports category. With user engagement strategies evolving, developers must keep a close eye on these movements to adapt their marketing efforts effectively.