More than 50 million people will have attended a live UK sporting event by the end of this year , with football attracting around 49.8 million of them . A survey by Two Circles showed live sport attendances have risen an average of 2.8 million annually since 2012 and estimated 77 million fans would go to events next year .
More than 74.6 million people will have attended a live UK sporting event by the end of this year, with football drawing around 49.8 million of them. A study by Two Circles said live sport attendances have grown an average of 2.8% annually since 2012 and estimated 77 million fans would go to events next year.