GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Most Watched Sports In The Us Statistics Statistics
The most watched sports in the US typically include American football (NFL), basketball (NBA), baseball (MLB), and soccer (MLS and international competitions).
In this post, we will explore the statistical landscape of the most watched sports in the United States. From football to soccer, basketball to golf, we will dive into the numbers that reveal the popularity and viewership of each sport across the nation. Join us as we uncover the data behind America’s favorite pastimes.
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"Football is the most popular sport in the United States with 37% of Americans choosing it as their favorite,"
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"The 2020 Super Bowl had an estimated 99.9 million viewers, making it the most watched television broadcast in the US,"
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"Baseball, with 9% popularity amongst Americans, ranks second in the list of most popular sports in the US,"
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"The 2019 Baseball World Series had an average viewership of 13.91 million,"
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"Basketball, with a 7% popularity rating, is the third most watched sport in the US,"
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"The NBA finals in 2020 had an average viewership of 7.5 million per game,"
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"Soccer is the fourth most popular sport in the US with 6% popularity,"
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"In 2019, the Women's World Cup final was watched by over 14 million viewers in the US,"
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"The sports of hockey, auto racing, and tennis each have a 2% popularity rating in the US,"
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"The 2019 Stanley Cup Finals game 7 was watched by nearly 9 million viewers,"
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"The 2020 US Open had an average viewership of about 400,000 on ESPN,"
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"Golf is watched by 1% of the US population,"
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"The final round of the 2020 Masters had an estimated 5.59 million viewers,"
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"Gymnastics and Volleyball also have a 1% popularity rating amongst the US population,"
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"The 2016 Olympics women's gymnastics team final attracted 31.4 million viewers,"
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"The 2019 Women's Volleyball Championship match was watched by nearly 700,000 viewers on ESPN,"
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"Wrestling, Track & Field, and Swimming all have a popularity rating of <1% in the US,"
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"The 2020 NCAA Wrestling Championships was projected to have over 43,000 spectators,"
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"The 2016 Olympics Men's 100 m final, one of the most popular track and field events, attracted 33.0 million viewers on NBC,"
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