Top 5 Popular Sports in America
The information in this page is derived from those websites which are being browsed by most people in United States of America. The list considerates which sports the American people watch and not necessarily the sports they play. This website is concerned about the individual sports which are taken into consideration.
1. Football
In America football is basically referred as American Football. This game is particularly popular in specific areas of the United States which includes the Southern areas such as Texas, Florida and Western area such as California. The competitions of this game are highly organised by the National Football League (NFL).
2. Baseball
Baseball is the most popular game in United States of America and also known as the national pastime for the Americans. There are two levels of competitions for this game such as Minor League Baseball and Major League Baseball or MLB.
3. Basketball
The next most closely followed game in United States of America is Basketball. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is not only being watched in US but are popular around the world. This game is mostly popular in eastern and northern regions of the United States.
4. Hockey
Hockey game also known as Ice Hockey in United States of America. This game is basically played on Ice floor with the same set of rules in normal Hockey game.
5. Soccer
Soccer is regarded as the most popular sports in the world in terms of viewership and participation although it is not that much popular among American people. This game does not hold the top position in terms of popularity. However it has gained popularity through the school based program soccer games.