Most followed sports leagues in the U.S. 2024

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Christina Gough,
Feb 17, 2025

There are widely considered to be four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada - NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. The professional soccer league (MLS) and the Women's NBA have also achieved popularity in the United States in recent years. During a 2024 survey, 34 percent of respondents stated that they were avid fans of the National Football League, NFL.

Most popular professional sports leagues among fans in the United States as of December 2024

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Release date

January 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

December 16 to 19, 2024

Number of respondents

2,202 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

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