Support us, you beautiful sports fan 🤾🏼♂️⚽️🏀
The deal: you learn about the top 25 sports hashtags on TikTok.
Now do your part and tip us now! 👍🏼
Your support helps keep this sports hashtags ranking list up to date.
Show us your love! 🖤💙
THE TOP 25 SPORTS HASHTAGS ON TIKTOK IN 2026
The top 25 most popular sports hashtags on TikTok in 2026.
Post your videos with the best sports hashtags on TikTok.
The top 25 most used sports hashtags on TikTok. The top trending sports hashtags to go viral.
Brought to you by Mau, a TikTok Advertising Specialist for sports brands at eDigital.
THE TOP 25 SPORTS HASHTAGS ON TIKTOK IN 2026
As you may have already noticed, TikTok is showing your posts to a few of your followers.
Yes, that’s right! most of your followers never get to see your posts.
Regardless of the industry, even the top fastest-growing industries are having to spend money (boosting their TikTok videos) to reach their hard-earned followers on TikTok.
If you have taken my marketing strategy training session or are subscribed to my exclusive newsletter, you surely have already put into practice some real & proven marketing techniques to increase your sports business sales and do not rely on vanity hashtagging.
As a result, publishing popular sports hashtags has become one of the biggest social media marketing distractions, especially for marketers or business owners who still need to improve their social media strategy, customer service or yet meet their business and marketing objectives.
Remember, the gains from popular sports hashtags are super minimal compared to activating a real marketing strategy for your food business.
Not saying more, find below the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok.
What are the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok in 2026?
Customer segmentation is key
Before you start using some of the below most popular sports hashtags on TikTok, you may want to also use some niche, unique sports hashtags that will connect you to your exact audience.
For example, if you provide rock climbing training in New York, you may also want to use “rock climb” and “NYC” related hashtags.
Publishing popular sports hashtags will surely bring you likes to your TikTok content, but it may not be enough to reach your desired audience.
If you want to have – let’s say – 30 great exclusive clients per week, then you do not necessarily need thousands of “likes” and “followers” on TikTok.
You may decide to reach – let’s say – mums with grown-up children who are looking for tai chi in San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury area. That’s quite a niche and that could be enough business for you. Then you will use far better hashtags as you know the exact people you want to reach.
Need TikTok marketing strategy support? We run digital marketing strategy workshops where we can look at how to improve your TikTok marketing.
THE TOP 25 MOST POPULAR SPORTS HASHTAGS ON TIKTOK IN 2026
Okey, it is time now to check out the top 25 most popular sports hashtags on TikTok!
25. #MLB
#mlb is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 7.2+ million posts.
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league and the highest level of organised baseball in the United States and Canada.
Sports creators are also into food and are using some of the top 25 most popular food hashtags on TikTok
Combine the #mlb hashtag with: #baseball – #worldseries – #haydenbirdsong – #sanfranciscogiants – #talkinyanks – #jomboy
Do you love outdoor sports? You may want to use some of the top 10 natural hashtags on TikTok
24. #arsenal
#arsenal is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 7.3+ million posts.
Sports creators on TikTok are using some of the top 25 most popular hashtags on TikTok
23. #premierleague
The #premierleague hashtag is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 7.8+ million posts.
The Premier League is also one of the best 10 brands on TikTok
⭐️ Popular read: the world’s top 10 most popular female fitness influencers on Instagram
Related read: the top 25 most popular yoga hashtags on Instagram
22. #baseball
#baseball is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 8+ million posts.
#baseball popular sports hashtag on TikTok @gato_mlb wearing red shirts with the new Nike logo white.
Combine the #baseball hashtag with: #mlb – #worldseries – #haydenbirdsong – #sanfranciscogiants – #talkinyanks – #jomboy
Sports marketers targeting Gen Z also checked out some of the top 10 Gen Z characteristics
21. #MMA
#MMA is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 8+ million posts.
#mma a popular sport hashtag on TikTok with the new Monster Energy logo printed on the floor @datttebaayyooo.
20. #UFC
#UFC is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 8.4+ million posts.
✔︎ Creators are also using some of the top 25 fitness hashtags on TikTok
19. #golf
#golf is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 9.2+ million posts.
Many people do not consider golf a sport, however, we added it to our list – just in case we have some golf fans.
#golf a popular sports hashtag on TikTok @viltsu231.
Golf fans are checking out some popular golf creators including: Bryan Bros, Fat Perez (of Bob Does Sports), Gabby Golf Girl, Roger Steele and Grant Horvat.
TikTok creators checked out some of the top 10 TikTok marketing trends
You can partner with popular golf influencers include:
- Bryson DeChambeau (1.5+ million followers on TikTok)
- Bugha (5+ million Twitch followers)
- Clix ( 7+ million followers on Twitch)
- Nate Hill (200k+ followers on TikTok and 1+ million twitch followers)
- Kazify (900+ thousand YouTube subscribers)
- GoodGood_golf (500k+ followers on TikTok)
18. #ChampionsLeague
#ChampionsLeague is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 9.3+ million posts.
Marketers are also reading the top reasons why good people do bad things
17. #manchesterunited
#manchesterunited is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 9.6+ million posts.
Sports marketers also checked out world’s top 25 most-followed sports athletes on Instagram
16. #f1
#f1 is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 10.2+ million posts.
Related: #formula1 – #FormulaOne – #motorsports – #formulauno
Daniel Ricciardo is part of the exclusive list of the top 250 most-followed Australians on Instagram
15. #volleyball
#volleyball is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 10.4+ million posts.
#volleyball a popular sports hashtag on TikTok. Photo: @volleyballworld
Related: #beachvolleyball
Sports fans checked out the top 10 most-followed American female sports athletes on Instagram
14. #boxing
#boxing is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 13.8+ million posts.
Related: #wrestling – #martialarts – #kungfu – #taekwondo – #karate – #muaythai – #kickboxing – #boxeo (Spanish for boxing) – #judo – #luchalibre – #brazilianjiujitsu – #aikido – #jujutsu – #wbc
#boxing hashtag TikTok Tyson Fury wins fight ESPN video – Tyson Fury is one of the top 25 most popular Brits on Instagram.
When posting boxing-related content you may also want to consider popular influencers and digital games such as #loganpaul #jakepaul and #rushroyale (video game).
Sports creators on TikTok who also love travelling are using some of the top 25 most popular travel hashtags on Instagram
13. #running
#running is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 14.1+ million posts.
Related: #running – #runner – #runningshoes – #puma – #marathon
running away from a stingy bee
Running is widely considered a sport as it involves physical exertion, skill, and competition—core elements of most definitions of “sport.”
Whether it’s a track race, a marathon, or a cross-country event, running has organised competitions with clear rules, winners, and often records, like Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second 100-meter dash.
The Olympics, one of the ultimate benchmarks, includes running events dating back to the ancient Greeks, who basically invented the idea of competitive sports.
Even solo running can feel sport-like if you’re chasing personal bests or training with discipline – think of it as competing against yourself.
But it’s not just the competitive angle; running requires technique (pacing, form) and athleticism, distinguishing it from casual movement like walking to the store.
That said, if you’re just jogging around the block for fitness, some might call it exercise rather than a sport.
Sports marketers also checked out some of the top 25 most-followed Brits on Instagram
Top runners on TikTok:
- Eric Kiptoo (Kenya)
12. #NFL
#NFL is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 14.2+ million posts.
11. #bodybuilding
#bodbuilding is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 14.7+ million posts.
Related: #gymjunkie – #bodybuildingmotivation
Note: Fast bodybuilding techniques using steroid supplements or steroid-like substances or stimulants BMPEA or DMAA can cause serious health problems such as liver injury.
“Bodybuilding should be associated with keeping your body strong and fit, not just with chasing big muscles that can only be associated with low body self-esteem and body insecurity issues”
Mau
Calum von Moger Australian bodybuilder
Popular #bodybuilding influencers on TikTok:
- Ronnie Coleman
Just in: the world’s top 10 most popular fitness apps
10. #neymar
#neymar is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 16.5+ million posts.
#Neymar popular sport hashtag on TikTok wearing outfits with the new Puma logo black.
Neymar fans are checking some of the best 10 Neymar wallpapers HD laptop photos wearing the Brazilian t-shirt images
Neymar fans also checked out the top 10 Brazilian women on YouTube
9. #cricket
#cricket is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 16.9+ million posts.
This #cricket hashtag may include content related to crickets (insects) too.
Related: #t20worldcup – #asiacup – #theashes
Mahendra Singh Dhoni one of the top 25 popular sports athletes on Instagram wearing a shirt with the new Citroën logo.
Related: the new Cricket Australia logo PNG.
Most viewed today: the top 10 most-followed Australian female athletes on Instagram
8. #nba
#nba is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 17.5+ million posts.
NBA fans on TikTok are learning how to make a video go viral
7. #realmadrid
#realmadrid is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 18.1+ million posts.
Real Madrid fans also checked out the best Cristiano Ronaldo wallpaper images and photos
6. #soccer
#soccer is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 18.3+ million posts.
#soccer popular sports hashtag on TikTok – Neymar Jr fake ball technique @tamakou88.
Soccer fans also read the top 10 most-followed footballers on TikTok
5. #barcelona
#barcelona is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 20.2+ million posts.
Barcelona F.C. fans also checked out the best Lionel Messi wallpaper images and photos
4. #ronaldo
#ronaldo is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 21.3+ million posts.
#Ronaldo a popular sport hashtag on TikTok wearing a t-shirt with the new Nike logo white.
Ronaldo fans also checked out the best Cristiano Ronaldo wallpaper images and photos.
3. #messi
#messi is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 23.8+ million posts.
#Messi a popular sport hashtag on TikTok wearing Inter Miami t-shirt with the new adidas logo black.
Messi fans also checked out the best Lionel Messi wallpaper images and photos
2. #basketball
#basketball is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 26+ million posts.
Ben Simmons Australian basketball player – One of the top 100 most popular Australians on TikTok
You can use the #basketball hashtag to promote all your basketball related tips, tricks, services and products.
#basketball popular sports hashtag on TikTok – Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hasan Minhaj with the new WhatsApp logo.
Popular TikTok creators such as Fede Vigevani and MrBeast are publishing creators vs. creators #basketball viral games or even Jesser who has collaborated with #basketball #NBA pros taking part in high-profile basketball tournaments.
Basketball fans also read the top 10 American female sport athletes on Instagram
1. #football
#football is one of the most popular sports hashtags on TikTok used in 80+ million posts.
#football is the most popular sports hashtag on TikTok!
Related: #messi – #ronaldo – #fifa – #worldcup – #championsleague – #premierleague – #fifaworldcup – #laliga – #seriea – #bundesliga – #brasileirao – #europaleague – #mls – #ligue1 – #afcon – #ligaprofesional – #aleague – #womenseurocup
@edigitalaus The love for #football #bayern #fans #football #footballfans #germans #germany #munich #tuchel
Sports creators on TikTok are using some of the best 10 TikTok hashtags for likes
Other popular sports hashtags on TikTok
- #worldcup
- #psg
- #gymnastics Related: #gymnast – #gimnasia
- #flamengo
- #arsenal
- #chelsea
- #hockey Related: #icehockey
- #LaLiga
- #athlete #athletics – #puma – #atleta
- #swimming
- #olympics. Related: #winterolympics – #olympian – #olympicgames
- #superbowl
- #badminton
- #parkour
- #rugby
- #tennis
- #skiing
- #motogp
- #brasileirao
- #cheerleading. Related: #cheerleader – #cheersquad – #porrista#diving. Related: #salto#skater. Related: #skating
- #iceskating
- #cycling Related: #cyclinglife.
- #poledance Related: #poledancing – #poledancer 3b+ – #polefitness 2.2b.
- #surfing. Related: #surfer
- #acrobatics. Related: #acrobat. A top creator for all things acrobatics: Xander (@73_Tricking)
- #tabletennis
- #walking
- #afl. AFL means Australian Football League
- #pilates
- #scubadiving. Related: #scubadiver
- #zumba. Related: #zumbafitness. Zumba has become a popular sport that uses Latin music and Latin dancing moves to make you sweat. The Zumba sports trend was invented by Colombian choreographer Alberto Perez.
- #aerialsilks
- #netball
- #trekking
- #horseracing
- #rollerblading
learning rollerblade being drunk funny dog
- #jogging
- #taichi
- #commonwealthgames
✪ Expert tip: Add popular hashtags to your TikTok videos to increase your chances of being displayed on the TikTok explore page” Mau
Most read today: the world’s most popular fitness apps
Sports marketers are collaborating with some of the world’s top 25 most-followed sports athletes on Instagram – ranking list.
Have your say! 🗣
💬 Users’ comments about this exclusive list of the top 25 most-used sports hashtags on TikTok:
- “Sports marketers are deep-diving TikTok sports hashtags like “#football” holds the secret to selling more protein powder and finally getting that 3% pay raise 💪📈 while Gen Z’s are on TikTok for shirtless fails and ankle snaps” 😂 Tanny Brenford
Send us your comment and get your opinion published!
Conclusion
To use sport-related hashtags effectively on TikTok, it’s essential to strike a balance.
Don’t use too many sports hashtags in a single video, as it may make your caption look cluttered and spammy.
Instead, focus on using a mix of popular and sport-specific hashtags that are directly relevant to your content. This way, you can optimise your chances of reaching the right audience and increasing engagement on your TikTok videos.
Remember: Whether you hashtag or not, TikTok will only show your post to a few of your followers. It sucks, I know. That’s why you need to invest your limited time, money and resources in proven marketing strategies that bring real sales to your sports business.
Final note📝: Are your marketing costs through the roof? 🚀💸
If your customer acquisition costs are climbing faster than a startup founder’s ego 📈😎 (post‑IPO champagne still in hand 🍾), and you’re hooked on paid ads like a reality TV star or a Tinder date who keeps accepting your dinner invites 🍝🍷 but never calls you back 📵💔…
If that sounds like you 👀👂🏼, you should definitely contact us 🧠💬📞
Our exclusive digital marketing strategy workshops will mercilessly dissect your marketing🔥💀, expose all the weak spots and show you how to ditch the algorithm chokehold to build a marketing engine you actually own. 🔧🚀
We’ll shake up your team’s thinking 🧠⚡, drop fresh ideas 💡🍉, and turn your marketing from “meh” 😐 to a money-making machine. 🤑💸
Ready to stop burning cash and start making it? 💥💰
Hit us up! 📲
We offer:
✔ Digital Marketing Strategy. Because hope is not a plan 🙃
✔ Online Ads (Google, Social, Remarketing). The art of spending money wisely for once 🎯
✔ Social Media Marketing Training. So you stop posting into the void 🕳️📉
✔ SEO Strategy & Execution. Because if Google doesn’t know you exist, do you even? 🤷♂️🔍
✔ Influencer & Celebrity Marketing. Get people with clout to talk about you 💅📢
✔ Branding & Logo Design. So you don’t look like a dodgy side hustle 💼🚫
✔ Consumer Giveaways & Competitions. Because people will do anything for free stuff 🎁
✔ Email Marketing & Drip Sequences. Slide into inboxes the right way 💌😏
✔ Conversion Rate Optimisation. Turn window shoppers into actual buyers 🛒➡️💳
Ready to start marketing like a boss? Let’s talk
📞🤝
THE TOP 25 MOST POPULAR SPORTS HASHTAGS ON TIKTOK IN 2026
was brought to you by Mau
Mau‘s a sports fan and TikTok Advertising Specialist who delivers killer digital marketing strategy workshops and best social media training so good, even your grandma will get it.
5k+ smart marketers who love stealing good ideas receive Mau’s weekly email, while others tired of guessing use Mau’s Digital Marketing Plan and Social Media Plan templates.
Mau’s “Escaping Capitalism” trip 🌎 ✈️ is leaving questionable life choices on TikTok & YouTube
