The United States of America has a crazy base of fans for different sports. There are mandatory sports at the collegiate and high school level. The US has a diversified society but sports plays an integral role in bringing them together. Since there are multiple sports played in the USA, here is the list of top 7 popular sports in the USA. The list is based on the number of viewerships.
7. Golf
At the number seventh spot we have golf. Almost 10% of the population plays golf in the USA. Among those, 77% are male and the rest female. It is considered as one of the greatest pastimes for people in the USA.
6. Tennis
Around 17.9 million people in the USA watch tennis. The country has produced generational talents like Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick etc. With each passing year, the popularity of tennis is increasing among American kids.
5. Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey is quite a popular sport in America. A single game of ice hockey averages a viewership of 2.6 million. Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota are the popular hotspots for this game in particular. Ice hockey is most popular among 18 years to 45 years olds.
4. Soccer
The 4th most popular game in the USA is soccer. Soccer is the most popular game in the world and its craze in the USA is equally high. Among numerous states of America, Washington is the hotspot for soccer. Despite worldwide popularity, soccer is new to American culture.
3. Baseball
Baseball drew around 80 million viewers. However, with time, the viewership has declined to 26.8 million. Despite declining popularity, baseball remains one of the most liked sports in the USA. It is liked by Americans because of strategy, patience, and a pressurized environment that provided the fulfillment of thrill.
2. Basketball
The second most popular sport in the USA is basketball. It is a highly popularized sport due to its fun tactics, exciting pace, and known opportunity. On an average level, basketball gains 105 million views per game. The National Basketball Association (NBA) of the USA is the most popular basketball league in the world.
1. American Football
The most popular sport in the United States of America is american football. Around 37% of the population watches american football.t is also recorded to gain the highest number of live audiences in the stadium with 67,591 than any other league. The sport is popular at the high school and collegiate levels.