Cricket has T10, football has 7-a-side, and basketball now has 3×3 leagues dominating urban arenas. Welcome to the era of micro-sports — fast-paced, high-energy formats designed for shorter attention spans and digital viewing.

In 2025, Gen Z and younger millennials crave excitement without the drag of a full 90-minute game. These new formats pack action, drama, and highlights into a fraction of the time — and fans love it. Sponsorship is booming, and social platforms are tailor-made for these bite-sized spectacles.

We dive into why micro-sports are thriving, which leagues are growing fastest, and how traditional sports are adapting to stay relevant in a swipe-first, scroll-fast world.