Australia's Most Popular Sport: Cricket

Cricket: Australia's National Summer Sport

Cricket is Australia's most popular sport by participation, viewership, and cultural significance.

• Played since early 1800s
• National team: 5× Cricket World Cup winners (record)
• Big Bash League (BBL): Major domestic T20 competition
• Played by all ages/genders; highest TV ratings for sport
• The Ashes (vs. England) is iconic sporting rivalry

Other popular sports: Australian Rules Football (AFL), Rugby League (NRL), Rugby Union, Soccer (A-League), Swimming, Tennis.