After CNBC reported that sports fans have higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of loneliness and tend to be more satisfied with their life compared to those who aren’t interested in sports, analysts at Golfsupport were keen to uncover once and for all which fans are the happiest.
6,530 sports fans worldwide were surveyed to determine their fan satisfaction rating, alongside analysing each sport’s YouTube videos’ like-to-dislike ratio and their social media engagement from fans.
Which sports fans are happiest?
With an overall score of 90.8, the study shows that golf fans are happiest with their sport! Golf supporters have the highest fan satisfaction rate: with the smallest number of issues with golf’s match day experience, live coverage, spectating, the cost of supporting and role models in the sport, this amounts to an average satisfaction rating of 90.3 out of 100.
The PGA Tour’s YouTube channel has the third highest like-to-dislike ratio, with an average like percentage of 97.9% on their recent videos. Unfortunately, golf enthusiasts rank seventh for their support on social media (2.4/10), however that wasn’t enough to knock them off the top spot.
Golfsupport also revealed that athletics fans are the second happiest, with a score of 89.8 out of 100. Athletics fans appreciate their sports’ role models, kits, match day experience and coverage accessibility, resulting in a fan satisfaction rate of 84.7. Athletics fans also show the most love for their sport on social media, with an engagement rating of 7.8/10.
With 89.8 points, falling behind by a fraction, tennis fans come third. Their fan satisfaction rating helped boost them up in the rankings, with a score of 87.6. Following in fourth and fifth place are formula 1 and cricket fans with a happiness score of 88.8 and 88.7 in total.
Which sports fans are unhappiest?
Also revealed was that football fans are the unhappiest, falling behind with 85.3 points. This is mainly due to their low fan satisfaction rate of just 80.7 out of 100; supporters are generally unhappy with role models in the sport, live coverage accessibility, chairmen of the sport and the rules regarding VAR.
In addition to this, they fall short on the amount of positivity shown towards the Premier League YouTube channel (an average of 97% likes per video) and their social media support (1.4 out of 10).
American football fans are also among the unhappiest with their sport, ranking ninth with 86.6 points. Joining them are basketball fans who are in eighth position. Basketball supporters show the least amount of love on social media, with an engagement rating score of just 0.8 out of 10.
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FAQs
With a total happiness score of 90.8/100, golf fans topped the list of ten sports. Golf fans also had the highest fan satisfaction rating, with 90.3. Other sports in the survey included tennis, baseball, basketball and football, with soccer fans coming in as the unhappiest of the bunch.
What sports have the most passionate fans? ›
NFL fans take the title of the most passionate supporters of the sports analyzed, scoring 6.7 in the supporter index. Football supporters have the highest attendance per game with an average of 67,190 fans cheering from the stands, over double that of Baseball.
What city has the most loyal sports fans? ›
Los Angeles earned the no. 1 spot in the rankings based on its rich sports culture, numerous professional teams, and iconic sports venues like the Staples Center, Dodgers Stadium, the Rose Bowl, and SoFi Stadium, according to Wallethub.
What is the biggest fanbase in sports? ›
Soccer (Football): Soccer, or football as it's known in many parts of the world, is widely regarded as the most popular sport globally. With an estimated 4 billion fans worldwide, soccer boasts a massive following across continents, particularly in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
Who has the most passionate NFL fanbase? ›
#1 Green Bay Packers
The smallest NFL city on our list, Green Bay, Wisconsin is full of Packers fans, or Cheeseheads as they lovingly call themselves. And while this is the smallest market on our list, these fans take the No. 1 spot in our rankings of the most passionate football fans.
Who has the most loyal fanbase? ›
Most Loyal Fanbase- BTS ARMY
BTS ranks No. 1 with the most loyal fans in the world leaving behind Michael Jackson, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Queen, Lana D Rey, Beyoncé, Eminem, and Harry Styles respectively.
Who are the loudest sports fans? ›
Seattle Seahawks' fans have a reputation for being so loud they earned the nickname “The Twelfth Man”. They even set a Guinness World Record for loudest crowd noise in December 2013 measuring in at 137.6 decibels.
Who are the most intelligent sports fans? ›
In a brand new study conducted by HowtoBet, it has been revealed that Wrestling fans have the highest IQ levels in the sports fan world.
Which US city has the best sports fans? ›
1. Nashville – Country Beats and Stadium Seats. Nashville, famous for its lively music scene, has proven to be a bonafide sports destination. With 19 percent of residents categorized as “sports fans,” Nashville tops our list of cities with the most sports fans in 2024 (tied with Charlotte, below).
What is the most watched sport in the United States? ›
According to current information, American football is the number one watched sport in America.
But which sports are played the most in the world? Well, it'll come as no surprise to most people that soccer, or football as most of the world calls it, is one of the most played sports in the world with over 250 million registered players worldwide.
What is the most watched sport in the world? ›
The World Atlas notes that the most popular sport in the world is soccer, with more than 3.5 billion fans worldwide. This impressive figure represents nearly half of the global population of 8 billion, who are united by their love for this dynamic and captivating sport.
Who are the loudest NFL fans? ›
1. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — Chiefs. The Chiefs are one of the NFL's top teams, and their fans will let you know. Arrowhead set the record at 142.2 decibels in 2014, and it's consistently been the loudest place to play ever since.
What is the most passionate sport? ›
1) Soccer / Association Football:
One of the most beloved spectator sports, soccer, or association football, has a staggering fan base of 3.5 billion people. It is played and followed passionately across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Which city has the most passionate sports fans? ›
Nashville – Country Beats and Stadium Seats
With 19 percent of residents categorized as “sports fans,” Nashville tops our list of cities with the most sports fans in 2024 (tied with Charlotte, below). Crowds thrive at the Nissan Stadium, home to the NFL's Titans.
