The 10 Most Popular Sports in the United States

In the United States, American football is the most popular sport. It is also the most watched sport in the country, with an audience of 27.3 million and stadium attendance of more than 20,000 fans. Baseball, basketball, ice hockey and soccer are also popular sports in the US. Wrestling is a very dominant sport in the nation due to its action, drama, fights and great characters.

Tennis is popular among men and women, with American tennis producing some of the best-known sports superstars of the contemporary era. Golf is a common sport among the rich and elite, but it is accessible to everyone. Tiger Woods is perhaps the most famous golfer in the world. Football is gaining ground in the US, with an average television audience of 27.3 million and stadium attendance of more than 20,000 fans.

Ice hockey is the fourth most popular sport in the US, with 30 teams divided into the National League and American League. The following are the 10 most popular sports in the United States according to views and revenues:1.

American Football

- Originating in 1869, American football has become the most popular sport in the country with 37% of the population saying it is their favorite sport.2.

Basketball

- Basketball is one of the most loved and notable sports that has been played for a long time. The NBA finals are one of the most watched games with an average audience last season of 4.25 million.3.

Baseball

- Baseball may not be the most famous sport, but it's surely the national pastime of Americans. The game has all the ingredients of competitive sports which makes it a favorite among many people.4.

Football

- Football is one of the most popular and loved all over the world, but surprisingly ranks lower in popularity in America.

However, with more soccer teams arriving to US, its popularity is increasing.5.

Ice Hockey

- Ice hockey attracts a large population due to its fast-paced and exciting action-packed matches. The NHL has a declining audience but still garners millions of views on average.6.

Tennis

- Tennis is still one of Americans' favorites but they are losing interest in it as there are no future stars at junior level. The US Open is still one of the Grand Slams and valued in the fraternity.7.

Boxing

- Boxing hangs on a rope as it's not as popular as it used to be in 20th century. However, some good American boxers continue to maintain interest.8.

Motorsports

- Motorsports are very popular among Americans due to their adventurous nature.

NASCAR attracts millions of views.9.

Hockey

- Hockey is above soccer when it's based on viewership numbers. MLB has an average of about 1.6 million spectators per game and about 15.2 million per World Series game.10.

Soccer

- Soccer is definitely more popular to play than watch in US but its trend is gaining more fame than ever.

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