The Best Sports TV Shows

Last updated: June 11, 2025

From documentaries about iconic players like Michael Jordan to competitive game shows to scripted dramas about athletes (hello, Friday Night Lights!): When there aren't live sports on (or you have an appetite for more), check out these family-friendly TV shows. If you have a kid who's into football, you're in luck: There are tons of great picks. Little soccer fan or aspiring NBA player? We've got you covered. There's something for everyone on this list, from the most rabid sports fanatic to the casually entertained. For more sporty fun, check out Sports Legends in the Movies and Movies for Girls Who Love Sports.

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All in with Cam Newton Poster Image

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All in with Cam Newton

age 6+

NFL great cheers on kids' efforts to achieve their goals.

Nickelodeon Reality TV (2016)

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Bella and the Bulldogs

age 6+

Likable series tackles gender barriers in thoughtful ways.

Nickelodeon Comedy (2015)

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Jagger Eaton's Mega Life

age 6+

Skateboarding phenom seizes the day in so-so show.

Nickelodeon Reality TV (2016)

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NFL Rush

age 6+

Fast-paced, star-studded series is fun for football fans.

Nickelodeon Reality TV (2014)

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The Kicks

age 6+

Book-inspired series scores with excellent tween role model.

Prime Video Drama (2016)

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American Ninja Warrior Junior

age 7+

Young athletes take on notorious obstacles in fun contest.

Universal Kids Game Shows (2018)

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Best Sports Ever!

age 7+

Colorful, upbeat show about sports challenges stereotypes.

Kids Central , Kidstream Kids' Animation (2014)

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Kody Kapow

age 7+

Lively animation features lessons from the martial arts.

Universal Kids Kids' Animation (2017)

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Robotia

age 7+

Sweet soccer-playing robots learn teamwork, friendship.

Starz Kids' Animation (2017)

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Sports Stars of Tomorrow

age 7+

Sports sensations are good role models for kids.

Syndicated Reality TV (2004)

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Greatness Code

age 8+

World's best athletes inspire with their success stories.

Apple TV Drama (2020)

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Harlem Ice TV show poster: A pair of white figure skating shoes hang from the back of a poised black girl whose face is in the shadow.

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Harlem Ice

age 8+

Lots of brands in inspiring docu about sports, community.

Disney+ Reality TV (2025)

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My Perfect Landing TV show poster: 6 young female gymnasts stand together wearing pink uniforms

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My Perfect Landing

age 8+

A young gymnast navigates life challenges in a new city.

Netflix Drama (2023)

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NASCAR Hammer Down

age 8+

Car-racing show entertains, defies gender stereotypes.

Nickelodeon Reality TV (2015)

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Prodigy

age 8+

Positive life lessons stand out in sports phenoms' stories.

Quibi Reality TV (2020)

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Win or Lose TV show poster: An animated monster sits atop a softball player.

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Win or Lose

age 8+

Sporty Pixar series shines; includes some romance, bullying.

Disney+ Kids' Animation (2025)

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American Ninja Warrior

age 9+

Super-fit folks conquer big obstacles for money.

G4 , NBC Reality TV (2009)

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American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja

age 9+

Bigger obstacles in head-to-head strength competition.

USA Game Shows (2018)

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Coach

age 9+

College football comedy scores. OK for tweens.

Syndicated Comedy (1989)

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Crashletes

age 9+

Laugh at fails, falls in OK-for-kids sports blooper show.

Nickelodeon Reality TV (2016)

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