Ideas change everything

Sports

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Sports.

Video playlists about Sports

The Butterfly Effect: Talks from the TEDinArabic Summit

In March 2023, 17 speakers from across the world gathered in Doha for the inaugural TEDinArabic Summit. From climate change and politics to sports and fashion, enjoy this sweeping selection of talks.

Extreme sports

Amazing, inspiring feats of daring and determination that will bring you everywhere from the high skies to the deep sea.

Super nerdy talks about sports

You love sports stats and rewatch classic games for the nuance. These talks on the math, science and evolution of sports are for you.

Calling all sports fans

Whether you love to swim, run, ski, shoot hoops or play cricket, these talks will make you wish you had a foam finger to hoist in the air.

See all playlists on Sports

Talks about Sports

Good Sport

How to Survive a Losing Team

Allyson Felix

The Olympic spirit — and how you can tap into it

Dan Katz

Can you solve the basketball riddle?

Bonnie Hancock

My epic journey becoming the fastest person to paddle around Australia

Good Sport

The hidden world of stadium deals

Emmanuel Acho

Why you should stop setting goals (yes, really)

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Design Matters: Megan Rapinoe

Good Sport

The hidden world of stadium deals

Good Sport

The Truth About "The Zone"

Good Sport

Pardon the Interruption... But Did Sports Debate Shows Change the World? | Good Sport

Kate Ackerman

What girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential

Good Sport

Something in the Water: Where Do Great Athletes Come From?

ReThinking with Adam Grant

How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear

ReThinking with Adam Grant

Why you should forget about setting goals

Kate Fagan

Why people love watching sports

Rasmus Ankersen

How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports

See all talks on Sports

Exclusive articles about Sports

How do top athletes get into the zone? By getting uncomfortable

Ever wish you had a switch you could just turn whenever you needed to be super-focused? In this excerpt from TED's "Good Sport" podcast, the host speaks to NBA All-Star Steph Curry and sports psychologist Dr. Nicole Detling to learn a thing or two about getting there.

Posted Mar 2023

Sports are designed around men — and that needs to change

Women are some of our highest achieving athletes, but whether they’re out winning titles or just hitting the gym on a regular day, the sports world is still not taking them seriously enough. Meet two women trying to level the playing field.

Posted Mar 2020

Arenas and zoos can be overwhelming for children with autism. Here’s how one kid’s parents are trying to help.

Julian Maha and Michele Kong have been grabbed, yelled at, and criticized in public places when their son had a meltdown. So they started an organization that helps families like theirs feel welcome wherever they go.

Posted Jun 2018

See all articles on Sports