Now that more sporting events are back on schedule, you need a new way to keep track of them. Events are slowly allowing spectators back in the stadium, but with limited seats. With quality streaming, sporting apps mean you can follow live events and get notifications of scores and general sports news. It’s a great way to keep up with all the latest player information and fixture updates.
There are plenty of great sports apps on the market that cover a full range of international events so you’ll never miss a match, a fight, or a race. You can even get apps which help you organise your own team sports, or let you know which pubs are showing the game tonight. While your season ticket is still on hold, here are the top ten must-have sports apps this year.
ESPN
ESPN allows you to watch thousands of live and on-demand sporting events with HD quality streaming and DVR capabilities. This app is go-to for any true sports fan. You can even stream live national and regional radio stations. Check out the biggest sporting events to come.
The global sports network has coverage of everything from Premier League, cricket, to NFL and NBA. It also covers eSports for those of you who are interested in online gaming. It’s available for Android, iOS plus a number of other devices including Kindle, Xbox, and PS4.
The ESPN app provides constant updates and the latest news on different teams or leagues. You can even customise the app to list your favourite teams so you don’t miss anything important. You’ll be able to stay ahead of all scores, fixtures, team changes and news.
BBC Sport
The official BBC Sport app offers all the latest sports news, scores, live sports and highlights. With this app, you’ll have access to some of the world’s biggest events such as The Olympic Games, UEFA Euros, Fifa World Cup and the entire english football league. The app includes coverage of major global and regional events.
The BBC Sport app also shows many international sports along with staples including Wimbledon, Six Nations, cricket and rugby league. The app is very user-friendly and has useful tie-ins with programmes such as iPlayer and BBC radio. It’s therefore excellent for video content, podcasts and radio commentary. BBC Sport is free for both Android and iOS and you can customize it to your preferences.
Livescore
Livescore is one of the most famous apps for football results, but nowadays you can also follow plenty of other sports such as cricket, tennis, basketball and hockey. It’s one of the most trusted and downloaded sports apps in the UK and is free for streaming the top leagues on both Android and iOS. Livescore provides fast and reliable information in one optimised mobile app.
It’s slick, quick and easy to use, and it’s also lightweight and simple to navigate. Even though it’s so user-friendly, it still includes cutting edge add-ons such as live streaming, live match comments and expert opinions. You can easily access the scores to any events you want and it also provides other information such as statistics and pre-match lineups.
Yahoo Fantasy Sport
Yahoo Fantasy Sport has played an important role in making fantasy leagues more mainstream. With fewer real events going on at the moment, why not set up your own fantasy team? This app has plenty of data from all major sports and leagues such as football, baseball, hockey and basketball. Yahoo was also voted the best fantasy sports mobile app by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association five years in a row.
It’s a great app if you’re new to fantasy sports. You can even watch from the sidelines to get an idea before setting up your own teams. The app is free for all devices with plenty of new features. You can pick your players, set their queues, check results and even chat to other managers. It also has a feature where you can participate in mock drafts and practise strategies to get an edge on the competition before the real game.
Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report is perfect if you have more interest in American sports. You can get the latest news on all your favourite teams, hottest videos, instant alerts, and live scores. The app is fully customisable and this extends to the homepage and it will provide you with tailored content and notifications. The app covers a range of sports including major American leagues and many international events.
Bleacher Report also has a nice social aspect to it. It has a strong social media presence and you can engage with other fans. Bleacher Report has established an industry-leading game plan to build and distribute social-first content.
Strafe
This is one for eSports fans. Strafe is your calendar for all things eSports, from teams and players to tournaments. It offers the widest eSport coverage for any mobile app, allowing you to stay up to date with major tournaments such as The International, ESL Pro League, LEC, and the Six Invitational.
The app is cutting edge and offers in-depth statistics and analytics. It’s a great blend of technology and sports and is made up of eight eSport tiles in one app. You can even compete against others in challenges crafted around the biggest tournaments and events.
MatchPint
The UK’s number one pub finder MatchPint lets you know where you can watch the game. If you follow the app to a pub, you can even get a free drink when you arrive! Every major sport is covered so if you’re looking for the quickest way to find a pub to watch your event of choice it’s ideal.
There are even fun features such as half-time quizzes and predicting scores. You can win reward vouchers for exclusive offers at participating pubs. The app is free to download, so if you’re looking forward to watching the match in the pub again, then this one’s for you.
Teamer
Teamer is the perfect app if you like to play sports as well as watch them. It’s a free app for clubs and players. It’s a great way to organise your team and stay in touch with everything that’s going on. It’s an intuitive interface you can use to arrange all your club’s events. You can also collect money and research scores and tournaments for a range of different sports.
Skysports
Skysports is always worth a mention as it has extensive coverage. The only difference is that it’s not free. You can get monthly plans fro £5.99 but you’ll have full access to live TV and Sky Sports channel on your mobile. There are also great deals for Sky TV customers.
The app is fully customisable to your preferences and you can enjoy following all your favourite teams. It’s known best for its amazing coverage of cricket and football. It also provides upcoming events, live scores, league tables, TV listings and live results.
StubHub
StubHub is an app for buying and selling tickets. If you’re unable to make it to an event for whatever reason, the app makes it simple to sell your ticket to another lucky fan. It’s also a great place to look for last minute tickets to buy. It includes many events as well as sports such as music and comedy.
As you can there are plenty of ways you can still enjoy sports from a safe distance! If you’re looking forward to upcoming sporting events, see them first on the app.