13.6M
Followers
765
Following
54.0K
Posts
0.2%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Sky Sports (@skysports) has 13,564,767 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 54,000 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on August 25, 2026, a post got 26K likes and 312 comments on average (median 7.5K likes), an engagement rate of 0.2% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.06%). Over the 145 days we have tracked it, the account gained 219,605 followers (+1.6%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @skysports'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 | 13,564,767 |
| Following | 765 |
| 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 & carousels | 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.
+219.6K
Net Change
+1.6%
% Change
+1.5K
Avg / Day
145
Days Tracked
53
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (13,345,162 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (13,564,767 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13,564,767 | +14,900 | |
| 13,549,867 | +116,866 | |
| 13,433,001 | +36,051 | |
| 13,396,950 | +51,788 | |
| 13,345,162 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
26.0K
Avg Likes/Post
312
Avg Comments/Post
311.5K
Total Likes
3.7K
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%)
0.20%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.06%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
185.3K
Avg Likes on Videos (1)
11.5K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (11)
Only 1 of the 12 posts we analysed is a video: too few to say which format does better.
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. The median post got 7,558 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (15,116 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @skysports's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
185,251 likes · 1,657 comments
7.1× @skysports's average post · 24.7× 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 👏"
150 characters
Video
Format
Friday
Day Posted
9:00 UTC
Hour Posted
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 | 123 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 84.0 posts/week |
Content Mix
1
Videos / Reels
11
Photos & carousels
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 v…
|
185.3K | 1.7K | view |
| 2 |
"The best, worst centre-half pair" 😳
"I hope when I retire, I am not that stupi…
|
41.7K | 1.4K | view |
| 3 |
A closer look at England's possession in games where they've been knocked out o…
|
26.8K | 200 | view |
| 4 |
Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a five-year deal with Liverpool, keeping him at t…
|
15.0K | 67 | view |
| 5 |
Lewis Hamilton is just 32 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Can…
|
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 y…
|
6.7K | 41 | view |
| 8 |
Massive netball news as World Cup champion and Australian netball icon Steph Fr…
|
4.3K | 217 | view |
| 9 |
History at The Open! Lucas Herbert equals the lowest-ever round in a men's majo…
|
3.3K | 12 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @skysports posts on Instagram
84.0
Posts / week
0.8h
Avg gap between posts
Friday
Peak posting days
14:00, 15:00 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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Engagement by Day of the Week
@skysports's recent posts grouped by the day they went out.
| 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: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
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 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 13.6M followers (Mega)
$67,824 to $162,777
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @skysports
How many followers does @skysports have on Instagram?
@skysports has 13,564,767 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
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. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.06%.
How much does @skysports earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @skysports's sponsorship value at $67,824 to $162,777 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 0.8h between posts. Peak posting days are Friday.
How does @skysports compare to other Instagram creators?
@skysports sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @joannagaines, @flaviobolsonaro, @epicfunnypage.
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 | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Aug 25, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @skysports Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 25 August 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/skysports-instagram-profile-stats/