Best Sports Podcast Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 245+ sports podcast apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Sports Podcast Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
2Sports Radio+Sports Radio+Free4.6★ (3.1K)YesNoNov 2026
3Barstool SportsBarstool SportsFree4.8★ (67K)YesYesNov 2026
4Podcast AppPodcast AppFree4.8★ (311K)YesYesNov 2026
5Westwood One SportsWestwood One SportsFree3.2★ (45)YesNoOct 2026
6SGPN: Sports Gambling PodcastSGPN: Sports Gambling PodcastFree4.9★ (152)NoNoNov 2026
7Audacy: Radio & Sports TalkAudacy: Radio & Sports TalkFree4.5★ (92K)YesNoNov 2026
8Sports and StuffSports and StuffFree—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Sports Podcast

Apple Podcasts#1

Apple Podcasts by Apple

Audio and video podcasts
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.9😞(2.1M ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
  • 🎨 Sleek and modern user interface
  • 💯 Vast library of podcast content
  • 🔍 Helpful podcast discovery features
  • 🗓️ Convenient episode management

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable playback
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
  • 🔀 Inconsistent episode ordering and playlist management
  • 🔋 High data and battery consumption
  • 🗑️ Difficulty removing/deleting unwanted episodes
Sports Radio+#2

Sports Radio+ by Nick Culbertson

Streaming Sports & Talk Radio
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.6😊(3.1K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a wide variety of internet sports radio stations directly on your device. Enjoy background audio playback, allowing you to multitask while listening to your favorite sports talk and broadcasts. Discover diverse channels for all your sports audio needs.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great sports radio
  • 👍 Enjoyable app
  • 🎉 Awesome app
  • 📻 Good radio app
  • 🔊 Clear audio
  • 🌍 Able to listen to games out of area

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Erratic performance, switching stations randomly
  • 🔌 Some stations not working
  • 🤔 Lacking stations
  • 🔍 No search option
  • 🔇 Not playing in background
  • 🔍 Hard to find certain games/teams
Barstool Sports#3

Barstool Sports by Barstool Sports

#VivaLaStool
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.8😐(67K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access live video, podcasts, and blogs from popular internet personalities. Enjoy sports, pop culture, entertainment, and viral videos 24/7. Features original content and hit shows.

What We Love

  • 👍 Entertaining content
  • 🤩 Best sports community app
  • 🤘 Funny and real-world sports coverage

Room to Improve

  • 🤯 Overwhelming ads and pop-ups
  • 🐢 Slow and buggy app performance
  • 🤬 Declining content quality

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FAQ about Sports Podcast

What are the best sports podcast apps for iPhone?
Apple Podcasts tops our sports podcast apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 2.1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top sports podcast apps we rank are free to download, including Apple Podcasts and Sports Radio+.
Apple Podcasts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 245+ sports podcast apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.