10 of the most popular sports in the United States:
- American Football – The National Football League (NFL) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, attracting millions of viewers for the Super Bowl each year.
- Baseball – Major League Baseball (MLB) is also a major attraction, with teams across the country and a large fanbase.
- Basketball – The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a popular professional basketball league, and the NCAA March Madness tournament draws attention each year as well.
- Ice Hockey – The National Hockey League (NHL) is the premier professional ice hockey league in North America, with many teams based in the United States.
- Soccer – While not as popular as in other parts of the world, soccer is gaining popularity in the US, with Major League Soccer (MLS) attracting a growing fanbase.
- Golf – The PGA Tour is one of the most popular golf tours in the world, with some of the biggest tournaments hosted in the US, including The Masters.
- Tennis – The US Open is one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, drawing top players from around the globe to compete in New York City.
- NASCAR – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is a popular motorsport, with races held across the country.
- Boxing – While not as popular as in previous decades, boxing still has a passionate fanbase in the US, with big fights drawing major attention.
- Wrestling – Professional wrestling, particularly World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), is a popular form of entertainment in the US, attracting millions of viewers each week.