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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Sports in America are nationally celebrated, with the major leagues and competitive gameplay. The landscape has established countless prominent and respected sports figures globally, including Michael Jordan and Jerry Rice.
Although basketball is probably the one that captures the world’s heart, American football is the number one sport in America. Based on Gallup’s data, this article will explore the five most watched sports in America.
1. American Football
Attracting 41% Americans, American football ranks first as the most watched sport in America. As the most popular sport in the US, this sport stands out for its thrilling gameplay and remarkable talented athletes. Beyond the excitement on the field, American football serves as a vital cultural and social platform, influencing everything from community identity to pop culture.
The major league of American football is the NFL, the National Football League, which was founded in 1920 and currently consists of 32 teams. The league was founded in 1920, now aligning 32 teams. Each season culminates in an exhilarating 14-team playoff tournament, leading up to the US’ biggest annual sporting event, the Super Bowl championship.
2. Baseball
Ranked among the most watched sports in America, baseball is appreciated by 10% of Americans. The sport was originally developed in the country, which was aimed to be entitled “Native American Sport.” For more than 150 years, baseball has captured many Americans, particularly for embodying the American ideal—the importance of hard work and fair play for success.
MLB, the Major League Baseball, serves as the sport’s premier league. It is one of the oldest sports leagues in the country, producing a number of exceptional athletes throughout history, including Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani.
3. Basketball
Basketball is recognized not only by the people within the country but by massive fans globally. In America, 9% of Americans name it as their favorite sport to watch. As one of the most popular sports in the US, the sport has been around the country for over 133 years, bringing together diverse communities, from professionals to students.
Comprising 30 teams, the NBA, or the National Basketball Association, serves as the sport’s major league. In each NBA’s regular season, each NBA team will compete in an intense 82 games. Basketball continues to inspire fans and players around the globe, establishing legends such as LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Stephen Curry.
4. Soccer / Football
Established in the 1800s, soccer, or famously known as ‘football’ in other countries in the whole wide world, is among the most played sports by the youth. Even though soccer hasn’t been as popular as other sports, it has now captured 5% of Americans. One of the main reasons for its significant rise in fame is the 1994 World Cup at Sanford Stadium, one of the biggest stadiums in the U.S.
Today, Major League Soccer (MLS) stands as the premier league for the sport, featuring 30 teams. Matches attract an average of 20,000 enthusiastic fans, highlighting the growing passion for soccer in the U.S.
5. Ice Hockey
Rounding up the list of most watched sports in America, ice hockey is favored by 4% of Americans. The sport is known for its fast-paced and thrilling gameplay, especially enjoyed in the northern US states and Canada. The National Hockey League (NHL) serves as the sport’s major league, featuring 32 teams from both the U.S. and Canada. The top teams move on to the playoffs, where they compete for the Stanley Cup, one of the most prestigious championships in the sport.
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