Premier League
Next season's fixtures are out! 🗞️
80.5M
Followers
41
Following
43.0K
Posts
0.14%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Premier League (@premierleague) has 80,462,539 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 43,000 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 20, 2026, a post got 112.2K likes and 837 comments on average (median 56.7K likes), an engagement rate of 0.14% of followers. Over the 145 days we have tracked it, the account gained 1,118,045 followers (+1.4%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @premierleague's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Mega |
| Followers | 80,462,539 |
| Following | 41 |
| Posts | 43,000 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | SPORTS_LEAGUE |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 112,158 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 837 |
| Videos | 6 |
| Photos & carousels | 6 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.14% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @premierleague's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+1.1M
Net Change
+1.4%
% Change
+7.7K
Avg / Day
145
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (79,344,494 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (80,462,539 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 80,462,539 | +51,474 | |
| 80,411,065 | +299,897 | |
| 80,111,168 | +284,012 | |
| 79,827,156 | +288,328 | |
| 79,538,828 | +194,334 | |
| 79,344,494 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
112.2K
Avg Likes/Post
837
Avg Comments/Post
1.3M
Total Likes
10.0K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 877 Mega-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 0.94%, middle half 0.3% to 2.58%)
0.14%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
132.6K
Avg Likes on Videos (6)
91.7K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (6)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @premierleague's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 56,956 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (113,912 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @premierleague's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
556,698 likes · 5,285 comments
4.9× @premierleague's average post · 9.8× the median post.
"2025/26 = ✅🔀"
12 characters
Video
Format
Sunday
Day Posted
20:00 UTC
Hour Posted
14.7M
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 59 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
6
Videos / Reels
6
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @premierleague
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2025/26 = ✅🔀
|
556.7K | 5.3K | 14.7M | view |
| 2 |
Which club has the toughest opening fixtures? 🤔
|
163.8K | 1.1K | — | view |
| 3 |
🚨 NEXT SEASON’S FIXTURES = LIVE
|
160.3K | 1.6K | — | view |
| 4 |
Which tackle from 2025/26 is your favourite? 🤔
|
77.8K | 549 | — | view |
| 5 |
2002 World Cup winner Ronaldo to Matheus Cunha 🤝🇧🇷
One iconic Brazil striker t…
|
77.6K | 197 | — | view |
| 6 |
Erling Haaland 🆚 William Saliba
|
57.7K | 284 | 583.5K | view |
| 7 |
Bart Verbruggen has ice in his veins 🥶
|
55.8K | 136 | 1.5M | view |
| 8 |
Brian Brobbey said not today ⛔️
|
45.0K | 420 | 683.5K | view |
| 9 |
Trademark Nicolas Pepe left-foot finish ™️
|
41.4K | 166 | 572.1K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @premierleague posts on Instagram
Friday
Peak posting days
9:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @premierleague publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@premierleague's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 2 | 36,807 | 73,614 |
| Friday | 9 | 80,038 | 720,344 |
| Sunday | 1 | 561,983 | 561,983 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @premierleague's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
59
Avg Caption Chars
42
Median Chars
210
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 5 | 176.6K |
| Medium (40-100) | 6 | 72.7K |
| Long (100+) | 1 | 36.6K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 80.5M followers (Mega)
$402,313 to $965,550
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @premierleague
How many followers does @premierleague have on Instagram?
@premierleague has 80,462,539 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @premierleague's Instagram engagement rate?
@premierleague has an engagement rate of 0.14% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 112.2K likes per post.
How much does @premierleague earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @premierleague's sponsorship value at $402,313 to $965,550 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @premierleague published on Instagram?
@premierleague has published 43,000 posts on Instagram.
What is @premierleague's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 556,698 likes and 5,285 comments.
How often does @premierleague post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @premierleague: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Friday.
How does @premierleague compare to other Instagram creators?
@premierleague sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @sooyaaa__, @ronaldinho, @bts.bighitofficial.
Is @premierleague verified on Instagram?
Yes, @premierleague is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @premierleague's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 20, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @premierleague Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 20 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/premierleague-instagram-profile-stats/