Barça surpasses FIFA and the NBA, reaching record 23.8 million subscriptions on YouTube

FC Barcelona has reached an unprecedented 23.8 million subscribers on YouTube, cementing its position as the most-followed sports club on the platform. This achievement places Barça ahead of FIFA (23.6 million) and the NBA (23.3 million).

Rapid Growth Since January

In January, Barça became the first sports club to surpass 20 million subscribers, trailing only FIFA and the NBA at the time. The club’s growth has been fueled by high-impact content such as the Asian tour coverage and the live broadcast of the 2025 Joan Gamper Trophy.

To illustrate Barça’s dominance, Real Madrid currently has 18.1 million subscribers, Liverpool 11.7 million, and LaLiga’s official channel stands at 13.1 million.

Record-Breaking Joan Gamper Trophy Audience

The YouTube broadcast of the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Como drew massive numbers: peak simultaneous viewers: 3,282,834, average viewers: 1,826,927. Unique users: 9.7 million. Total views: 18,746,962. Total interactions (reactions & comments): 4,646,912.

This surge in subscribers, viewership, and fan engagement reaffirms FC Barcelona’s status as one of the world’s most powerful sports brands, both on and off the pitch, while strengthening its ability to connect with millions of fans globally.