TOP 5 MOST POPULAR SPORTS IN THE US

There are different sports that have important roles in the development of the American society. A lot of sports gained popularity across the United States of America. Values such as justice, fair play and teamwork are earned by Americans because of the famous sports. Racial and social integration have also been contributed by sports. Sports in America really served as social glue to its citizens.

Below is the list of the top 5 most popular sports in the US that greatly helped in uniting the Americans.

5. SOCCER

When it comes to viewership, the most famous sports in the world is soccer. However, the case is not the same in the United States. Soccer is not the top sports in the US. But it is still one of the famous sports in US. In fact, there were about 380,000 male students and 340,000 girl students who participated in soccer last 2008 based on the US census. The United Stated Soccer Federation, also known as US Soccer, is the governing body that arranges all soccer games in America. Over 13 million Americans are now playing soccer.

4. ICE HOCKEY

Hockey is the short term for ice hockey. The word "hockey" is used by countries with dry field hockey. Ice hockey is most popular in North America and Canada. The most famous ice hockey game in North America is the National Hockey League which serves as the national competition for ice hockey. Ice hockey players of US grabbed its first gold medal in the Olympics game in 1980. The event in 1980 is considered by Americans as their greatest success in ice hockey. The win is now called "Miracle in ice."

3 BASKETBALL

The third most popular sports in US is basketball. Basketball is also part of the world's top 10 most followed sport. People all over the globe love to watch the games in America. The National Basketball Association (NBA) in America handles all basketball games in America. American basketball players always participate in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Basketball's popularity in America increases each day.

2 BASEBALL

Baseball is the the second most famous sport in US. The sport is called as the game of national pastime. The Minor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball are the two levels of competition in baseball. Now, baseball games and events are being conducted worldwide. Because of this, a large number of viewers watch baseball games.
In addition, baseball becomes popular because the game can be played well even by people with average weight and height. Due to that, baseball is also called as "The Democratic Game." Lastly, baseball games are being played in high school and college during spring and summer.

1 AMERICAN FOOTBALL

American football is the most popular sport in America. It is also the ninth most watched sport in the world. The National Football League (NFL) handles the biggest American football game. American football is most popular in Texas, Florida, California and in the southern parts of US.
Last 2012, the total number of people who watched each football game in the football stadium is around 67,000. Moreover, 70,000 college athletes and 1.1 million high school students played football in 2012. The total revenue created by the American football games in 2012 was around $10 billion USD.


Truly, the top 5 most popular sports in the US give a lot of benefits to the Americans. The sports do not only enhance the body skills of the players but they also help the players gain the values they need to succeed in the games. So it is not surprising to know that these sports are continuously gaining popularity around the world.