Austria

Football is the leading professional sport in Austria. The Austrian Football Bundesliga represents the top-flight of professional football, showcasing clubs such as Red Bull Salzburg and SK Rapid Wien. Football also enjoys international participation in the UEFA Europa League and Champions League.

In winter sports, Austria is preeminent, particularly in alpine skiing with the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events held in places like Kitzbühel and Schladming. Ski jumping also garners significant attention, particularly during the annual Four Hills Tournament. Ice hockey features prominently with the Austrian Hockey League (IceHL), where teams like EC KAC and Vienna Capitals compete for national glory.

The Austrian Basketball Superliga showcases the country's top basketball talent, while handball has its premier league in the spusu LIGA, with clubs participating in European competitions.

Austria has become a popular motorsport destination with the F1 Austrian Grand Prix and the Austrian MotoGP both attracting huge crowds. Tennis events such as the Erste Bank Open (part of the ATP Tour) in Vienna also attract global tennis stars and fans.

Adult ticket prices including fees for events in Austria start from as low as EUR €19 for basic tickets to EUR €2,238 for the most premium tickets; with the average starting ticket price at EUR €97. The price depends on a range of factors including the type of event, performers, venue, and ticket category.