Sports Apps: Revolutionizing the Way Fans Experience their Favorite Games
If you’re like 70% of Americans, you love sports. Maybe you watch America’s favorite sport—football. Perhaps you’re more into MMA, basketball, baseball, hockey, or soccer.
Regardless, you can enjoy sports on your smartphone. All you need is to download a few popular apps and your sports viewing experience could change forever.
Ways Fans Experience Their Favorite Games
Through Sports Apps:
Below is an outline of the most popular sports apps and the reasons you should download them. Let’s get started.
Sports News Apps
Every true sports fan has one of these apps on their smartphone. They’re the best way to know about upcoming matches, team lineups, injured players, and final scores.
With so many sports out there, it’s hard to pick one particular sports news app to download. Take a look at the following options:
- Bleacher Report
- ESPN
- BBC Sports
- The Score
Select a news app that prioritizes your favorite sports. In North America, ESPN, BR, CBS Sports, and The Score are great choices. In Europe, consider BBC Sports, Sky Sports, BR Football, or your country’s favorite sports network.
Download an app that fits seamlessly on your smartphone. It should be well organized and packed with sports content. Also, it needs to be quick in delivering news. And it should be enjoyable to use.
Live Score Apps
You can’t watch all your favorite apps simultaneously. Sometimes, the only way to keep up with different games is through a live score app. So, what are the best apps in this category?
- Oddspedia
- Sofa Score
- CBS Sports
- Live Score
- com
As you might have noted, some of the news apps we’ve already mentioned also double down as live score apps. That’s alright. Your only concern needs to be reliability.
If an app focuses on soccer, it should update you with live-action consistently. The best apps allow you to personalize your experience. You can select the leagues, teams, and countries you’re interested in.
Sports Betting Apps
Betting apps come in two types: apps that help you win sports bets and apps that allow you to bet on sports. You need both types. The first kind helps you compare odds from different bookmakers.
These apps also show you upcoming matches, lineups, betting statistics, and live scores. Take Oddspedia as an example -it’s a one-stop online platform for live scores and odds.
That means you can use it to shop for lines. Or, it could be your go-to place to find great betting bonuses. Other great betting apps you should check out include:
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- FSM
- Football Predictions
For clarity, don’t select a betting app before you read reviews. Learn about an app’s bonuses, payment methods, reputation, and customer service. Select the best-rated sportsbooks.
Fantasy Sports Apps
Fantasy sports started in California in the 1960s. Today, it’s a popular pastime for millions of sports fans. The idea is to draft a team to see how successful it would be in real life.
Many DFS apps have tournaments you can join to compete with like-minded people. You can play DFS to produce the best-performing team in the league. Or, you can focus on a small league made up of your friends.
Almost every popular sports league has an official Daily Fantasy Sports app. However, you can also use third-party-owned apps. Below are some popular options:
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- Yahoo Fantasy
- Fantasy Premier League
Nearly all DFS apps are free to download. You can also join free leagues. If you want to make money from your skills, however, you might need to risk some of your own money.
Live Streaming Apps
With cable TV prices skyrocketing, more and more sports fans are switching the cord. Networks like ESPN and Fubo TV are making millions of dollars every year by broadcasting live sports through apps.
With that in mind, the right streaming app for you will depend on your favorite sport. ESPN and CBS Sports are great for North American sports. But if you’re into European soccer, Sky Sports or Eurosport are better alternatives.
DAZN is excellent for watching live boxing matches. On the other hand, you need to install UFC Fight Pass if you’re an MMA fan. Other sports streaming apps worth considering include:
- Hulu
- Fox Sport
- Kayo Sports
- Super Sports
Some betting and live score apps offer live streaming for a few selected matches. But you need to be a regular, paying customer. The selection of live games is usually limited, but it can be lifesaving if you have no alternative.
Ticket Sales Apps
In this age of technology, you no longer need to join long queues to buy match tickets. You can buy your ticket online through an app. And if you can’t make it to a game, you can always resell your tickets.
Ticket sales apps work with teams to help them collect gate fees. They make things easier for the teams now that the franchise doesn’t have to deal with the challenges that come up with collecting money from thousands of people.
In the usual style, the right ticket sales app for you depends on where you live. Below are a few options you can check out:
- StubHub
- Vivid Seats
- TicketIQ
- Gametime
Because ticket sales apps can be controversial, read reviews to discover the right app for you. Find out if an app overcharges or delays in sending out tickets. Select an app that guarantees a refund if a match is canceled.
Fitness Apps
If you’re into fitness as much as you’re into sports, you probably already have a few fitness apps on your smartphone. Maybe it’s an app to help you count calories while running on the weekends.
Perhaps your app also helps you create meal plans and schedule your gym program. A good app can have a positive impact on your overall fitness. All you need is to figure out your expectations from the app.
Are you looking for a virtual trainer? In that case, you need an app that connects people to gym trainers. If also want to count calories, your cycling distance, and speed; check out these apps:
- Strava
- Strong Workout Tracker
- Home Workout
- Nike Training Club
