Sky Sports
See Instagram photos and videos from Sky Sports (@skysports)
13.0M
Followers
776
Following
54.0K
Posts
0.2%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
This account ranks at 394 out of 1638 tracked creators, which is 19.3 times larger than the median follower count for our partners. As a verified Sports account with over 54000 posts, it operates as a mega tier authority in its space. The engagement rate of 0.2% falls below the 1.33% median for accounts of this size. This report evaluates recent audience interactions and content performance trends to help you plan your next campaign.
Account Info
| Account Size | Mega |
| Followers | 13,000,000 |
| Following | 776 |
| Posts | 54,000 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Sports |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 25,960 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 312 |
| Videos | 1 |
| Photos | 11 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.2% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @skysports's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+654.8K
Net Change
+4.9%
% Change
+6.8K
Avg / Day
96
Days Tracked
30
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (13,345,162 followers) and Aug 28, 2026 (14,000,000 followers).
The account lost 345.2K followers over 92 days. The count dropped by roughly 3.8K every day.
What the trajectory means
@skysports lost 345.2K followers over the tracked period. This downward trend makes the account a risk to time carefully. The daily decline of 3.8K followers provides a clear pace for planning any potential campaign.
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
Platform Context
@skysports ranks 1440 out of 1638 because its engagement rate sits below the tracked median. This low percentage indicates that the account generates less interaction per follower than most other creators in the corpus. Such a gap suggests a lack of active connection with their specific audience base.
The engagement rate of 0.2% falls well below the 1.33% median and ranks 1440 out of 1638. This indicates that the vast majority of followers are passive observers rather than active participants. While the account generates high raw numbers, the interaction depth is low compared to industry standards. The audience rewards video content with a much higher volume of likes than photos, suggesting they prefer watching highlights over viewing static images. However, the reliability of reach remains inconsistent and concentrated in rare peaks. Only 8.3% of posts doubled the average engagement, and an identical 8.3% reached five times the average. These figures suggest that growth depends on sporadic hits rather than consistent community building. The low comment volume relative to likes confirms a preference for consumption over conversation. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.
26.0K
Avg Likes/Post
312
Avg Comments/Post
311.5K
Total Likes
3.7K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared to Mega tier benchmarks
0.20%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
185.3K
Avg Likes on Videos (1)
11.5K
Avg Likes on Photos (11)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @skysports's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @skysports's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.
185,251 likes · 1,657 comments
7.1Γ @skysports's average post Β· 22.4Γ the median post.
"Slavko Vincic will be the World Cup final referee, FIFA have confirmed with a video of the official finding out the news in a room full of his peers π"
150 characters
Video
Format
Friday
Day Posted
9:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
The standout post achieved over twenty times the median engagement of other posts on this account. Its high like to comment ratio shows that broad news updates drive large reach even if they do not spark intense debate. Long captions exceeding one hundred characters perform best and suggest that detailed reporting earns more rewards than brief snippets. Medium length captions underperform by a wide margin, meaning you should avoid mid-length copy in favor of comprehensive descriptions. The recurring hashtags act as the primary signal for sports news topics. You should maintain a high volume of posting to stay relevant in this space. This account maintains steady engagement across its large following through consistent output. The content strategy relies on frequent updates rather than occasional spikes.
Top Keywords
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 123 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 84.0 posts/week |
Content Mix
1
Videos / Reels
11
Photos
Top Performing Posts
Slavko Vincic will be the World Cup final referee, FIFA have confirmed with a video of the official finding out the newβ¦
"The best, worst centre-half pair" π³ "I hope when I retire, I am not that stupid" π«£ Gary Neville has responded to Crisβ¦
A closer look at England's possession in games where they've been knocked out of major tournaments, following Thomas Tuβ¦
Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a five-year deal with Liverpool, keeping him at the club until 2031! βοΈπ΄
Lewis Hamilton is just 32 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Can he continue his title charge this weekeβ¦
West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89.
Only one month in and we've already had some huge signings in the WSL! Who is your club after next? π
Massive netball news as World Cup champion and Australian netball icon Steph Fretwell comes out of retirement to join Lβ¦
History at The Open! Lucas Herbert equals the lowest-ever round in a men's major, and leads the tournament by two shotsβ¦
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @skysports
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Slavko Vincic will be the World Cup final referee, FIFA have confirmed with a vβ¦
|
185.3K | 1.7K | view |
| 2 |
"The best, worst centre-half pair" π³
"I hope when I retire, I am not that stupiβ¦
|
41.7K | 1.4K | view |
| 3 |
A closer look at England's possession in games where they've been knocked out oβ¦
|
26.8K | 200 | view |
| 4 |
Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a five-year deal with Liverpool, keeping him at tβ¦
|
15.0K | 67 | view |
| 5 |
Lewis Hamilton is just 32 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Canβ¦
|
12.8K | 32 | view |
| 6 |
West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89.
|
8.2K | 115 | view |
| 7 |
Only one month in and we've already had some huge signings in the WSL! Who is yβ¦
|
6.7K | 41 | view |
| 8 |
Massive netball news as World Cup champion and Australian netball icon Steph Frβ¦
|
4.3K | 217 | view |
| 9 |
History at The Open! Lucas Herbert equals the lowest-ever round in a men's majoβ¦
|
3.3K | 12 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @skysports posts on Instagram
The account maintains a steady grind with an aggressive volume of content that far exceeds the median creator. Posting over eighty times weekly places them in the top tier for sheer output despite their moderate follower rank. A consistency score of 17 indicates a highly erratic rhythm rather than a predictable schedule. The one day maximum streak suggests they post in intense bursts followed by long periods of silence. Content lands most frequently on Friday. The peak upload window occurs at 14:00 UTC. Marketers should expect rapid fire updates during active windows but cannot rely on a daily calendar to predict when the next post appears. Because the volume is so high, any campaign must be prepared for immediate saturation rather than a slow build. You can plan for heavy visibility during their active bursts. However, the low consistency score means you should not book specific dates based on a recurring weekly cadence. Success depends on catching them during these high frequency windows.
84.0
Posts / week
0.8h
Avg gap between posts
Friday
Peak posting days
14:00, 15:00, 9:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @skysports 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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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon
The account posts 84.0 times per week with a peak at 14:00 UTC. Friday is the top posting day for this account.
Most Common Words
Frequent caption words across @skysports's recent posts (excludes stopwords)
Best Day of the Week to Post
@skysports's engagement broken down by day of the week
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 12 | 26,272 | 315,261 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @skysports maintains output
1
Longest streak (days)
17/100
Consistency score
Inverse of posting-gap variance
100.0%
Active days
Posted at least once
0.8h
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @skysports's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
123
Avg Caption Chars
122
Median Chars
249
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 4 | 3.9K |
| Long (100+) | 8 | 37.4K |
The audience rewards long captions with an average of 37.4K engagement. Medium captions perform the worst with only 3.9K engagement.
Who This Audience Is
What @skysports's reach and engagement mean for a brand.
The follower count ranks this profile as a major broadcaster rather than a niche creator. The volume sits nearly twenty times higher than the typical tracked account. Verification and the sports category confirm a broad reach within a specific industry. Engagement rates fall well below the median, meaning brand messages land much softer here than on standard influencer profiles. This disparity suggests a passive audience that consumes content as a news feed rather than an interactive community. The high follower count provides scale but does not translate into active participation. The profile serves as a top of funnel channel for general sports fans. It fits the category of mass media broadcasting where reach is the primary metric.
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement
The primary revenue stream for @skysports is brand partnerships and sponsorship deals. A single sponsored post falls within the $65,000 to $156,000 range based on their follower count. While they sit in a high rank, their position above the median suggests a premium price point is expected from advertisers. However, the 0.2% engagement rate sits well below the 1.33% median for accounts of this size. This disparity indicates that while reach is high, the active interaction per post is low. The quoted band represents a ceiling for what a brand might pay for the broad exposure provided by such a large following. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 13.0M followers (Mega)
$65,000 – $156,000
Industry rate for mega Instagram creators
Key Insights & Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Strengths
- + Verified account with 13.0M followers
- + Active cadence of about 84.0 posts a week
- + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable
Opportunities
- ~ 0.2% engagement rate trails the 1.33% median, the clearest area to improve
- ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
- ~ Low consistency score (17/100), posting rhythm is erratic
Summary
This analysis of @skysports reveals a mega Instagram presence with 13,000,000 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.20%, averaging 26.0K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.
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Start SearchingFrequently Asked Questions About @skysports
How many followers does @skysports have on Instagram?
@skysports has 13,000,000 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.
What is @skysports's Instagram engagement rate?
@skysports has an engagement rate of 0.20% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 26.0K likes per post.
How much does @skysports earn on Instagram?
Based on industry benchmarks, @skysports's estimated sponsorship value is $65,000 - $156,000 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @skysports published on Instagram?
@skysports has published 54,000 posts on Instagram.
What is @skysports's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 185,251 likes and 1,657 comments.
How often does @skysports post on Instagram?
@skysports posts approximately 84.0 times per week, with an average gap of 0.8 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday.
How does @skysports compare to other Instagram creators?
@skysports sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @tntsportsbr, @hadi_choopan, @youneszarou.
Is @skysports verified on Instagram?
Yes, @skysports is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @skysports's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Aug 25, 2026