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Even in 2023, the National Football League maintains its supremacy as the most popular sport in America. The NFL, despite the pandemic, has attracted a huge amount of viewership domestically as well as internationally. The Super Bowls, broadcast games, and league campaigns have become a cultural phenomenon.
NFL is now worth $163 Billion and has left behind popular sports like the NBA and MLB with utmost ease. With a large fanbase, equal parity, and a strong social media presence the league has come to be globally popular. Crossing the American borders, the NFL is now also played in cities like London and Mexico. Germany is said to have the highest number of NFL fans in the whole of Europe with a number of 6.5 Million.
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NFL: America’s Favourite Sport
The record purchase of the Washington Commanders in July left a huge impact. It was bought for a whopping sum of $6.05 Billion which was surprisingly more than expected. Thus, the worth of NFL teams on average went up by 14% compared to last year. As a result, an NFL team is now worth approximately $5.1 Billion. Not only that, the National Football League is now worth $163 Billion easily leaving other popular sports much behind.

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Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports, Reuters
This result is all thanks to the league’s foresightedness. The more popular the league became, the greater the financial benefits for every stakeholder. The league also has a justified revenue-sharing model which benefits each and every team. Thus, the smooth accessibility, extensive fan base, and global reach have brought the league to where it is today.
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The NFL Drafts are the most attractive events of the league. It has passionate fans and the media’s undivided attention. The cultural icons of the sport like Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Aaron Rodgers have added sparkles to the sport’s popularity among the people. Thus, the NFL is undoubtedly the favorite sport of America right now.
How is the NFL compared to MLB?
While the NFL is America’s favorite and the most popular sport right now, MLB is referred to as “America’s Favourite Pastime”. Their comparison thus goes together.

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The NFL has gained a viewership of 16.5 million per game and over 102 million audiences. A survey by YouGov has proved that 67% of Americans have an optimistic view about the league as a whole. Comparatively, MLB has less than 50% of adults interested in the league.
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Among the self-declared sports fans, the NFL has 52% of striking followers, whereas MLB amounts to only 31%. Most younger generation fans prefer the NBA over the MLB due to the huge amount of action-packed in the game. According to findings from Statista’s Global Consumer Survey, the MLB is less popular than the fancy NFL and NBA among major professional sports leagues.

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US; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) after winning Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, Reuters
The NFL still surpasses the NBA and the MLB leagues and tops the charts with ease. The league’s strong popularity can be attributed to its passionate fan base, broad appeal, and cultural significance. NFL’s ability to adapt to the ever-dynamic times makes the league a crucial part of the American Sports Culture.
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