See Forbes' 2026 list of the world's highest-paid athletes, featuring a record payday by Cristiano Ronaldo, plus nine other sports stars who made at least $100 million.

See Forbes' 2026 list of the world's highest-paid athletes, featuring a record payday by Cristiano Ronaldo, plus nine other sports stars who made at least $100 million.

The list of the sports world’s top earners features eight sports, 18 countries—and several record paydays. Here’s everything you need to know about another big year on and off the…

Forbes tracked athlete earnings between May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, accounting for off-field income from sponsorship deals and appearance fees as well as salaries and prize…