Be it the gridiron or the ice rink, certain sports have captured the hearts of fans in the USA. These teams are here for the long run, with their standing history and iconic players. Irrespective of the game, sports fans have always displayed their loyalty through their unique, but admirable ways. Here are the top 10 sports teams with the biggest fanbase in the USA.
Top 10 USA Sports Teams
1. Green Bay Packers
A unique football team, its fan base is quite passionate with 361,169 followers. The team is valued at $2.85 billion. With their social media following soaring up to 7.49 million, they have matched up their online presence to the field as well. On the Lambeau Field as well, they amount to 77,845 viewers on average. Carrying a long history with 13 championships, the fanbase is popularly known as “Cheeseheads”. Prior to every match, their loyalty can be witnessed through the season’s ticket waiting list. This list includes 137,000 viewers waiting patiently. Meanwhile, almost 99% of ticket holders also renew their tickets annually. It is every Cheesehead’s lifelong dream to secure the tickets for the Packers game.
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2. New England Patriots
Under NFL history, this team stands proud of its long history with ardent fans and championships. The team is owned by Robert Kraft and is estimated at $6.9 billion. While its robust social media following goes up to 11.6 million followers, the page is estimated at $4.1 billion. At the Gillette Stadium too, it accounts for an average fan base of 65,753 followers. Tom Brady, the legendary player, has contributed to six championships. He is regarded as one of the best players in football history. Even if the stardom was questioned by scandals such as Deflategate, the fans have always come forward in their unique ways to help out the sports teams. One such endeavor was shown by a fan who initiated a GoFundMe campaign to recover the team’s $1 million fine.
3. New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans fans stand true to their name and provide a massive fan following. With a net worth of $3.2 billion, the team is owned by Gayle Benson. At the Caesars Superdome, the presence of a fandom is an average of 73,082 fans. On their social media pages, the team accounts for 5.4 million followers, which is surprisingly four times the population of New Orleans. The Saints have one championship to their name, but almost 75% of the population are proud Saints. They bring about the “Who Dat?” chant fervently which ranks them third on the list.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Deeply rooted in their city’s cultures, the Steelers are true fans of the team. The team is owned by the Daniel Rooney Trust and Arthur Rooney II. With a staggering 9.8 million followers on their social media platform, it is valued at $2.8 billion. The average attendance from the fans on the Acrisure Stadium also accounts for 62,237 fans. Carrying 6 championships to their name, they are one of the pioneers of football. The Steelers’ team symbol “Terrible Towel” is said to be the second state flag, sometimes teasingly among the fans.
5. Philadelphia Eagles
The “City of Brotherly Love” stands for the name Eagles. With a net worth of $2.7 billion, the team is owned by Jeffrey Lurie. The social media following for the Eagles comes around 6.6 million followers, with an estimated value of $3.05 million. On the Lincoln Financial Field, it accounts for 69,783 fans on average. Carrying four championships to their name, they rank first as the most beloved game for Philadelphia, after the Phillies, 79ers, and the Flyers. They have displayed their fandom through two blockbuster Hollywood films as well.
6. Seattle Seahawks
Popularly known as the fanbase “12th Man”, the Seahawks are one of the leading football teams on the list. The franchise is owned by Paul G. Allen Trust. The team commands a social media following of 6.3 million followers, estimated at $2.775 billion. On Lumen Field, the average fan attendance comes to around 68,990 followers. Carrying one championship to their name, they are the firsts when it comes to displaying their cultural pride before each game. Flying off a no. 12 flag from the legendary Space Needle, they portray their sports teams spirit before the start of all home games.
7. Golden State Warriors
Owned by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, the team has grown to be one of the most valuable franchises over time. The Warriors boast of a strong social media following with 18.1 million fans and the team is estimated at $4.3 billion. The Chase Centre fills the offline field with an average of 18,064 fans. Including six championships, the team has transformed into a global star franchise through its player Stephen Curry. They also received the highest television ratings during the 2018-19 season. This brought them to the center of the NBA’s games.
8. Oklahoma City Thunder
The pride of the city of Oklahoma, the team is the only professional sports team. Owned by Clayton Bennett and Aubrey McClendon Estate, the team has a social media following of 9.8 million and is valued at $1.575 billion. The offline field attendance for the team comes to around 18,203 followers on the Paycom Center. They have maintained a sellout streak since 2012, displaying true fandom. With one championship to their name, they have maintained a steady fan base since their days as Seattle SuperSonics. Making nine appearances in eleven seasons, they carry a loyal fanbase to date.
9. Pittsburgh Penguins
A powerhouse in the NHL, the team is owned by Ron Burkle and hockey legend, Mario Lemieux. Carrying a social media following of 3.9 million, the team is valued at $665 million. The offline presence of the team comes around 18,537 games on average. Their rising star, Sidney Crosby has aided the sports teams in securing five Stanley Cup championships. The latest two championships were covered in the last five years. Securing twelve consecutive sellout seasons at PPG Paints Arena, they are one of the most prominent teams in the NHL.
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10. Boston Red Sox
A long-standing franchise, the Boston Red Sox have established their mark on the list with their passionate fanbase. Owned by John Henry and Thomas Werner, the team includes a sturdy social media following of 7.3 million and is valued at $3.3 billion. On the field, the average attendance accounts for 36,106 followers at Fenway Park. They carry nine world titles under their name, dismantling their “Curse of the Bambino in 2004”. Nearly 80% of the local population identifies as Red Sox fans.
