In the United States of America, sports play an important role in their culture, at the very beginning of history baseball was one of the famous sports. But over a time period recently we can say that American Football is the most popular sport. Check What are the Top 5 ranked sports in the USA Right Now as per the Report.
Not only Football but there are a few more game-like baseball, basketball, hockey, ice hockey, and soccer that are known to be top games with good revenue and profitable sports league in the world. Here are the Top 5 ranked Sports in the USA that you need to know.
the Top 5 ranked sports in the USA Right Now as per the Report?
Sport | Major league | TV viewing record | Favorite sport declared |
American football | NFL | 111.9m | 37% |
Baseball/Softball | MLB | 40.0m | 9% |
Basketball | NBA | 24.4m | 11% |
Ice hockey | NHL | 27.6m | 4% |
Soccer | MLS | 27.3m | 7% |
5. Soccer MLS
Major League Soccer is one of the famous men’s soccer leagues and the 5th most popular sport in America, the league comprises 28 teams, and in the upcoming year by 2023, it will be 29. The season gets starts in late February or early March.
4. Ice Hockey (NHL)
Ice Hockey is like normal hockey that is played in winter that is played usually on ice skating with specific lines and marketing. It is known to be one of the most prevalent in areas of North America and Europe, the National Hockey League (NHL) is known to be the highest level of men, it is currently becoming an indoor pastime sport.
3. Basketball (NBA)
Basketball is one of the most famous sports in the USA and also it is ranked as the 10th most followed sport, the league is composed of 30 teams. National Basketball Association has introduced to some of the greatest players like LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
2. Baseball (MLB)
Major League Baseball is the oldest sports league in the world, it is as mentioned earlier one of the most famous sports in America. Whereas 7th most famous all over the world there are mainly two levels of baseball competition one is minor and the other one is major.
1. American Football (NFL)
The National Football League (NFL) is one of the most famous American leagues in the USA that are of 32 teams, it is the highest professional followed in America, and the fans get all excited and crazy to watch out for the game also they are the highest-paid athletes.