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 13/04.2020      

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Most Popular Sports in America

1. American Football

American Football is the most popular sport in America. Football is also the 9th Most Popular Sport All Around the World. the Biggest Competition Organized under the National Football League(NFL). Football or Gridiron is More Popular in Southern areas of America, Like Texas, Florida, and California.

People of America are not just watching Football at their homes. Fans are coming by the thousands to watch games on stadiums. In 2012 the league had an average attendance of 67,604 fans at each game. That is more than any other sports league in the world. Besides, this league now also houses some of the most handsome NFL players in 2020.

With the attraction of money and fame, football is the most popular sport in America. The list of highest-paid athletes in the world is mostly dominated by American football players. Nowadays you can also watch Thursday Night Football from anywhere in the world and enjoy fast and high-quality streaming.

2. Baseball

Baseball is the 2nd most popular sport in America and the 7th most popular sport in the world.

This sport is also known as the United State’s national pastime. In America, there are mainly two levels of baseball competition, minor league baseball and major league baseball (MLB). The popularity of Baseball has not just touched a great height in America but all over the world. A huge number of the audience are now following baseball matches.

3. Basketball

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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the USA after Football & Baseball. Also, it is the 10th most followed sport in the world. Basketball’s competitions organized under the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBA has produced some greatest basketball players like Micheal Jorden and LeBron James. And, with an estimated 14,000 attendance per match, Basketball is the 3rd most popular sport in the United States.

4. Ice Hockey

It is known as “hockey”; the name “ice hockey” is used in countries where “hockey” generally refers to field hockey. It is the 4rh Most Popular Sport in America.

Hockey is most popular in areas of North America (particularly Canada and northern parts of the United States) and Europe. In North America, the National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men’s hockey and the most popular. America Won its first Gold Medal in Winters Olympics. With the introduction of artificial ice rinks, Hockey has today become one of the most popular passtime indoor sport.

5.Soccer/Football

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Soccer is the fifth most popular sport in America, although, Soccer is not as popular as Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Ice-Hockey in America. It still has huge viewership and participation in soccer. Recently after the introduction of great soccer players like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney, MLS has witnessed a sharp increase in the viewership.

6. Tennis

Tennis is the next sport in the list of most popular sports in America. This game is equally popular in men & women. Greatest tennis players of all time like Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, and others are the current inspirations for youngsters in America. The United States has had a glorious record in tennis since they started participating in this sport.

7. Golf

Golf is the 7th most popular sport in the USA. Tiger Woods arguably the most popular contemporary Golf figure in the United States. Besides, he is also among the greatest golfers of all time that made American very proud. Golf is also the 8th most popular sport in the world.

8.Wrestling

Pro-wrestling is the next most popular sport in the USA. The wrestling organized under WWE is highly followed by American people. John Cena, Undertaker, Stone Cold, and The Rock are some of the most popular WWE superstars in the USA in 2019.

9. Motor Sports

Motor Sports Including auto-car and motorcycle racing, is the 9th sport in the list of Most Watched Sports in the USA. NASCAR is the biggest organization in the USA, which organizes races in America. Motor Sports is the 2nd most-watched sport after Football in the American continent.

10. Badminton

Badminton is one of the best and amazing sports on the American sports list. Lots of people playing this game for just entertainment but at national-based, this game has no name. Badminton is also an easy game that people can play anywhere and in any place. This game mostly played in Universities, Colleges, and Schools.

It’s not a hugely popular sport in the United States such as in China, Malaysia, Denmark, and Indonesia. But still, the 10th most popular sport in the country.