Sports are an important part of the US. Most people are either directly involved in a sport or they love to watch the action live. The need to compete stems from the early days, where rivalries would be settled through intense and violent confrontations. Now, we have sports.
Currently, there are thousands upon thousands of sports competitions going on in the world, and especially in the US. However, basketball, baseball, and football are the most played and the most-watched sports in the United States. Of course, the rest of the world is obsessed with soccer. But when it comes to professional sports in the US, soccer is not in the same league as the sports we have mentioned above.
Each sport usually has its own league, and based on the revenue, the major sporting leagues in America are the NBA, the National Hockey League, and the National Football league. The professional sports market in America is worth roughly $69 billion. All of these sports receive worldwide media coverage and, in almost all competitions, the fans are able to watch the action live. In this review, we look at the top five most-watched sporting events in America.
Super Bowl
The whole world knows about the Super Bowl. It is the annual championship game for the National Football League. It is a culmination of a season that starts in the summer of the previous year. It was created as a merger between the American Football Leaguer and the National Football League, and the agreement was that two champions would play in the finals.
Currently, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots have won the most championship titles of the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is, in fact, the second-largest day of food consumption in the US, following thanksgiving. It is also the most-watched sporting event of the year in the US and has attracted an audience of more than 100 million viewers.
Because of its huge viewership, the commercial airtime during the broadcast is also the most expensive. Many leading companies develop specific adverts to be aired during the game. As a result of this, the commercials have also become a significant aspect of the sporting event.
The NBA Finals
This is actually known as the NBA World Championship Series and marks the culmination of the East and West finals. The NBA is one of the most-viewed sports in the USA and has constantly been increasing in ratings each year. The finals are usually an offshoot of statistics and the winner is usually decided through a 2-3-2 winning format. Winners walk away with the Larry O’Brien trophy.
The World Baseball Classic
This is one of the three major sports that dominate American sports. It is a sporting event that has held a place in American culture since its first game that was held in New Jersey in 1846. The World Baseball Classic is actually a competition that is sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation and it is usually held once every four years.
It may even be more popular outside the US, but it garners a wide viewership during the competition.
The Ryder Cup
This is the golf tournament that has been trundling steadily since it was first played in Scotland during the middle ages. Most people are drawn to watch the game because of its rather unique way of creating superstars. Everyone loves to watch these superstars do their thing and win the huge trophy at the end of the championship.
Although you cannot compare the viewership to sports events such as the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals, it is still up there and many people love to watch it.
Wimbledon
Perhaps most of America loves to watch Wimbledon because they are fans of the William’s sisters, who have been at the top of their game for several years. But whatever the case, the Wimbledon Final is one of the top five most-watched sporting events in America.
This tennis tournament is open to both men and women, who can compete either as singles or doubles. There are even events that feature mixed doubles. Wimbledon is the cornerstone of the British summer, and it is enjoyed by fans worldwide.
Conclusion
Of course, there are lots of other sporting events that are widely watched in the US as well. But when you talk about the top five most-watched sporting events, we believe that the five events we have featured above are the ones worth mentioning.
