Top 70 Female Sports Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 female sports influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 27M combined followers. Median audience size is 139K (mean 379K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.6% (median 3%). That is 0.9pp above the 1.75% female sports industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.1pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 29.2% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $2,289–$9,297 and a Reel $4,193–$14,736 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.1× female sports premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $11,445–$46,485.
Key takeaways for female sports in September 2026
- Kinsey Wolanski, Emily Austin, Katie Feeney currently sit at the top of this female sports ranking.
- Follower mix: 44.3% micro, 28.6% mid, 18.6% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 20 countries on the list, led by United States (8.6%) and United Kingdom (4.3%).
- 40 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 40 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Georgie Heath at 4.6%, which is not the largest audience (Kinsey Wolanski at 3.7M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- A national-team star may have a disengaged Instagram and an engaged TikTok. Price the platform you are actually buying.
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Female Sports Influencers ranked
1.
Kinsey Wolanski Mega United States
@kinseySports host 🎤❤️Dual Rated Pilot 👩🏼✈️🚁✈️
3.7M Followers 26.4K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 1,949 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Emily Austin Mega
@emily.austinSports Reporter🥊⚽️🏀 Miss Universe Judge 👑 ownerFOUNDER OF TDS PINS * click 🔗 *
2.6M Followers 23.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 3,653 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Katie Feeney Mega
@katiefeeneyyKatie Feeney is a female sports content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.3M Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 1,629 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Erin Holland Macro
@erinvhollandTV Host/Singer/Sports Presenter/Husky MumMiss World Alum📧 🏠
805K Followers 14.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,918 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Megan Olivi Macro
@meganolivi• Sports Broadcaster • Wife of • Vito’s Mom👩🏻🍼• 🌎Traveler• Coffee, Food, Fashion & My Dog • East Coaster in Vegas
665K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 6,951 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Annie Agar Macro
@annieagar5NFL correspondent at 1.1M tiktokI put teams in uncomfortable meetings🏈 for business inquiries:
593K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 4,678 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Ayushi Shekhawat Mid
@ayushishekhawat_officialSports Presenter | Actress Sena - Guardians of the Nation streaming on Hosted IPL Building -
402K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,696 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Lissie Mackintosh Mid
@lissiemackintoshFORBES 30 UNDER 30 2025Part time sports presenter/ creator 🏎️🎬 Full time overpacker ✈️💓💌ENQUIRIES:
349K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 7,530 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Naomi Schiff-D Mid
@naomischiff🎬: Presenter / F1 Analyst & Ambassador👩🏽💼: Forbes Europe 30 under 30🏁: Former Racing Driver 📧: 💁🏽♀️: 🇧🇪+🇷🇼📍: Paris 🇫🇷
345K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 969 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Laura Rutledge Mid
@lauramrutledgeLaura Rutledge is a female sports influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
324K Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,480 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Tanvi Shah Mid
@tanvishah91Ex Pro 🎾 athlete turned lifestyle & sports presenter, sports agent. You’ll find me where the food is!
287K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,750 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Sarah Serenity Gorden Mid
@sarahlgordenI play pro soccer for I also model, yoga and broadcast. I’m a Chicago girl in LA.✨I made these
177K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 7,230 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Melissa Ortiz Mid
@melissaortiz5Olympian & former pro footballer ⚽️🇨🇴🇺🇸🎥: I talk fútbol on TV | Broadcaster, Analyst, Host☕️: 📍: MIAMI & NYC
164K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,408 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Sarah Salahpour Mid Spain
@sarahsalahpourSarah Salahpour is a spanish creator from Spain and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
140K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 4,870 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Rashika Rajput Mid
@rashikarajput01JAI HIND 🇮🇳Ex: | Work 📩: 📍Noida- LucknowMom to :
139K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 7,265 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Orla Chennaoui Mid
@sportsorlaSports broadcaster, founder of & creator of 2 kids. Balls may drop. Irish-born Amsterdammer. Enquiries:
136K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,694 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Kaitlyn Vincie Mid
@kaitlyn_vinciereporter and hostpart of triofounder: + Enjoys a good joke and a strong whiskey
101K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 1,758 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Emma Carpenter Micro
@emmmacarpentersports broadcaster & media personality 〽️innesota golf alum📍LA📍CHI📍MN
96.9K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 3,335 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Beth Tucker Micro
@bethtucker__Presenter & Creator📩Let’s work - 🔋🏃🏼♀️
80.4K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 6,078 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Abbi Grace Summers Micro
@abbisummersPresenter | Host | Creator | L3 Pilates instructor 📥DM⚽️🏈🏎️🏋🏼♀️🧘♀️🌱
76.3K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 7,142 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Hannah Cormier Micro
@hannahcormierhost + BIG energy✨🎤at games📍los angeles | louisiana native✉️
71.2K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 2,489 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Amanda Dlamini Micro
@realamanda_madlamini92 X OLY🇿🇦⚽️🏃🏽♀️Soccer Analyst.Sports & Enter. 👩💼 Commercial & Marketing Brand Ambassador. inquiries :
68K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 3,687 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Alexis Nunes Micro
@alexisenunes🇯🇲JAMAICAN🇸🇻 Latina🙏🏾 Blessed📺 ESPN ⚽️ 🏏 👉🏾
67.7K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 7,186 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Toni Cowan Brown Micro
@tonicowanbrownTech, culture & F1 commentator 🇧🇪 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 Advisor & Editor-at-large Silicon Valley 🤝 Motorsports ValleyFounder
61.8K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 4,714 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Aditi Chauhan Micro
@aditichauhan_officialFormer India No.1🇮🇳⚽️🧤 Founder Empowering Women & Breaking Barriers via football
53.3K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 1,619 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Harriet Prior Micro
@harrieteprior🙋🏼♀️presenting, reporting & having a lovely time📺 ✉️
49.2K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 4,359 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Madelyn Burke Micro
@madelynburkecontent host, social media participant, sun devil🗣 NY Giants // MSG // CBS Sports HQ📍NYC🧿
46.1K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 4,131 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Tracy Sandler Micro
@tracysandlerFounder + CEO of 49ers Beat Reporter for FGSNHost on Never met a sequined jersey I didn't like 🏈
45.3K Followers 711 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 8,002 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Kate Pettersen Micro
@katepettersen_NHL Host & Rinkside Reporter 🏒
36.6K Followers 617 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,160 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Semra Hunter Micro
@semra_hunter🌟 Football broadcast journalist⚽️ 🎙️ podcast🎤 MC / Event Host🗣 Enquiries:
36.1K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 9,015 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Bria Janelle Micro
@iambriajanelle🏀: 2x NBA All-Star Game Host🏆: GSU 40 Under 40🎤: 🏌️🏾♀️: Founder of 📧:
35.7K Followers 663 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,307 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Sawera Pasha Micro
@sawerapashaPakistan's 1st Female Sports BroadcasterAnchor/Journalist/Analyst Facebook: : sawerapasha
34.4K Followers 878 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 3,187 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Michelle Margaux Micro
@michellemargauxextroverted introvert who talks about sportsCA Native, Now NY📍
31.9K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 3,020 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Laura VandeBerg Micro
@lauravandeberg_✝️ Wife & Mom🎤Official Host of 🎙️ 📈Speaker/Coach at Montgomery Companies
29K Followers 897 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 7,558 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Michelle McMahon Micro
@meesh_mcmahonEmmy-winning sportscaster 🎙️ Pro pickleball & volleyballPBTV | Tennis Channel | FOXWellness, good hair days, Maverick 🐕
26K Followers 447 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 585 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Melanie Ricks Micro
@melaniericksMilwaukee Bucks Sideline + Digital Reporter + HostGood vibes only 😊💛Phil 4:13 🙏🏾
12.4K Followers 425 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 3,507 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Isabella Radovan Micro
@isabella_radovan•Sideline reporter | • Pharma Area Sales Manager | • 1ru Miss Texas USA •Texas A&M Alum |
12K Followers 210 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,029 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Mina Rzouki Micro
@minarzoukiFootball journo from: ‘Bad Sport’ ‘Ronaldo impossible to ignore’ ‘The Colonel’ 🍗
11.3K Followers 224 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 6,474 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Georgie Heath Micro
@georgieheath27Sports commentator/broadcaster/presenter📍Bondi Beach, Sydney🇦🇺📧Enquiries: 🎙️ 🧠
10.5K Followers 318 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 2,342 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Aderonke Adesola Nano
@olorisportsBroadcast Journalist Sports Presenter and Commentator My old IG account ( Olorisport) was disabled
164 Followers 4 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 5,519 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Anders Fontaine Mega Lisbon
@andersfontaineAnders is a female sports outdoor enthusiast based in Lisbon, sharing highlight reels and training.
1.5M Followers 10.8K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 342 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Cole Hansen Macro Montreal
@wildcoleFemale Sports outdoor enthusiast from Montreal. Posts about highlight reels, outdoor adventures, and connecting with an engaged community.
823K Followers 10.8K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,515 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Lorenzo Ahmed Mega Singapore
@lorenzolifeCreating outdoor adventures and technique tips as a female sports athlete. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.3M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,179 Posts Singapore
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Beckett Sharma Macro Miami, FL
@beckett.sharmaCreating competitions and outdoor adventures as a female sports coach. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
870K Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,157 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Fionn Hart Macro Melbourne
@fionnhartFionn is a female sports sports creator based in Melbourne, sharing outdoor adventures and competitions.
638K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 5,405 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Elijah Costa ✓ Macro Auckland
@elijahcostaOutdoor enthusiast and female sports creator known for technique tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
964K Followers 18.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,269 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Theo Martinez Macro Moscow
@startheoFemale Sports outdoor enthusiast from Moscow. Posts about outdoor adventures, technique tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
834K Followers 10.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,608 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Cillian Hussain Macro Hyderabad
@cillian.hussainFemale Sports pro athlete from Hyderabad. Posts about highlight reels, competitions, and connecting with an engaged community.
903K Followers 8.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,701 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Tobias Wojcik ✓ Mid Oslo
@tobias73Tobias is a female sports athlete based in Oslo, sharing technique tips and highlight reels.
350K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,990 Posts Norway
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Noah Ivanov Macro Dallas, TX
@noah.fitFemale Sports pro athlete from Dallas, TX. Posts about competitions, outdoor adventures, and connecting with an engaged community.
728K Followers 10.9K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 7,082 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Zane Kim Macro Busan
@zane_kimCreating competitions and outdoor adventures as a female sports pro athlete. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
600K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,809 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Axel Morales Macro Jakarta
@axel20Pro athlete and female sports creator known for technique tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
635K Followers 12K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 552 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Rowan Bryant Mid Glasgow
@rowanbryantFemale Sports coach from Glasgow. Posts about technique tips, training, and connecting with an engaged community.
340K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,743 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Atlas Lefebvre Macro Oslo
@glowatlasAtlas is a female sports coach based in Oslo, sharing technique tips and outdoor adventures.
546K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,517 Posts Norway
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Adrian Hernandez Mid Guadalajara
@adrian93Female Sports athlete from Guadalajara. Posts about technique tips, highlight reels, and connecting with an engaged community.
329K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 548 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Sora Horvat Mid Phoenix, AZ
@soramediaFemale Sports outdoor enthusiast from Phoenix, AZ. Posts about technique tips, competitions, and connecting with an engaged community.
350K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 2,727 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Haruto Yoon Mid Hyderabad
@haruto90Female Sports pro athlete from Hyderabad. Posts about training, highlight reels, and connecting with an engaged community.
389K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,047 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Mateo Hayes Mid Chicago, IL
@mateo.hayesCoach and female sports creator known for technique tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
194K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 6,890 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Arnav Wagner ✓ Mid London
@arnavluxePro athlete and female sports creator known for training. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
184K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 319 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Matteo Li Mid Osaka
@bloommatteoPro athlete and female sports creator known for training. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
165K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,501 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Andre Petrova Mid Buenos Aires
@andrepetrovaFemale Sports coach from Buenos Aires. Posts about highlight reels, competitions, and connecting with an engaged community.
225K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 398 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Caleb Fischer Micro Lagos
@calebiamFemale Sports outdoor enthusiast from Lagos. Posts about competitions, outdoor adventures, and connecting with an engaged community.
84.5K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,040 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Declan Morgan ✓ Micro Vancouver
@declan.wanderFemale Sports coach from Vancouver. Posts about technique tips, outdoor adventures, and connecting with an engaged community.
72.8K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 7,475 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Ace Martinez Micro Manila
@ace_martinezCreating competitions and outdoor adventures as a female sports coach. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
91.5K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 872 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Logan Ward Micro Houston, TX
@loganwardCoach and female sports creator known for technique tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
82.4K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 4,356 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Sage Ahmed Micro Ho Chi Minh City
@sage_ahmedSage is a female sports sports creator based in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing outdoor adventures and technique tips.
48.8K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 4,708 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Karim Mwangi Micro Amsterdam
@karim_mwangiKarim is a female sports athlete based in Amsterdam, sharing training and technique tips.
63.7K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,762 Posts Netherlands
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Declan Lopez Micro Amsterdam
@declanlopezDeclan is a female sports sports creator based in Amsterdam, sharing competitions and outdoor adventures.
20.8K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 142 Posts Netherlands
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Fionn Martinez Micro London
@fionnglowFemale Sports pro athlete from London. Posts about technique tips, competitions, and connecting with an engaged community.
27.8K Followers 725 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 3,845 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Sora Wojcik Micro Singapore
@sora.wojcikFemale Sports outdoor enthusiast from Singapore. Posts about outdoor adventures, competitions, and connecting with an engaged community.
13.6K Followers 440 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,016 Posts Singapore
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.1× female sports adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $2,289 | $9,297 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $4,193 | $14,736 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $11,445 | $46,485 |
What this female sports influencers ranking actually shows
Process content (training, gear, recovery) outperforms trophy photos. Niche sports (climbing, golf, hoops) convert communities; mega athletes convert awareness. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~8.5 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,134 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (77.1%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (4.3%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 40 female / 30 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 1 | 1.4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 31 | 44.3% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 20 | 28.6% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Mega (1M+) | 5 | 7.1% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 4.3% |
| Canada | 2 | 2.9% |
| Singapore | 2 | 2.9% |
| India | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief female sports influencers
- In-season athletes have tiny production windows. Book the off-week.
- Ask whether league or team rules limit logos.
- Outdoor and endurance creators often outperform ball-sport celebrities on CPE.
Formats that usually work here: training Reels, gear reviews, match/event Stories, challenge UGC. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Female Sports Influencers vs related lists
Female Sports Influencers matches Female Basketball Influencers on average engagement (2.6%) and has a smaller median audience (139K vs 153K).
Female Sports Influencers matches Female Golf Influencers on average engagement (2.6%) and has a smaller median audience (139K vs 174K).
Female Sports Influencers averages 0.5pp less engagement than Snowboard Influencers and has a larger median audience (139K vs 89.9K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female Sports Influencers (this page) | 70 | 139K | 2.6% |
| Female Basketball Influencers | 135 | 153K | 2.6% |
| Female Golf Influencers | 103 | 174K | 2.6% |
| Snowboard Influencers | 90 | 89.9K | 3.1% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (40 verified public figures, 30 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Female Sports Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top female sports influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 female sports influencers is led by Kinsey Wolanski, Emily Austin, Katie Feeney. Combined they represent 27M followers, with an average engagement of 2.6%. 40 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this female sports list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 139K followers, 2.6% average ER, 29.2% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for female sports Instagram accounts?
For female sports we treat ~1.75% as the 2026 industry midpoint (a bit above Instagram’s mean — training clips travel, press-day photos do not). This list averages 2.6%, which is 0.9pp above that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do female sports influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 1.1× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $2,289–$9,297; a Reel is $4,193–$14,736. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these female sports influencers based?
The ranking spans 20 countries. The largest shares are United States (8.6%), United Kingdom (4.3%), Canada (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these female sports influencers?
40 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the female sports list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with female sports?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix training Reels, gear reviews and in-season event Stories. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.