Boston is the SECOND Best Sports City in America, NO WAY This City is #1

When you think of sports cities, Boston is definitely on the list. Other cities you may think of are Pittsburgh and of course New York City. Now, the #1 city on the list may surprise you. Wallet Hub has released its list of the best sports cities in America. Let’s take a look at how this list was determined. According to Wallet Hub (you can find the entire list on their website HERE) “In search of the best sports cities from the fan’s perspective, WalletHub compared 392 cities across more than 50 key metrics related to the five largest sports in the U.S.: football, basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer.”

In regards to Boston, the city ranks 4th for football, 2nd for basketball, 5th for baseball, 13th for soccer and 1st for hockey. Who beat out Boston? The answer will surprise you.

• #15 Kansas City, MO

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order: 11, 249, 20,5 and 450

  Kansas City named one of the top 'sports cities' of 2021, according to a new study

  This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Americans are crazy about their sports, but some of us wag our foam fingers a little harder than others, including fans in Kansas City.

• #14 Chicago, IL

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  27,

  17,

  6,

  12,and

  11

  Chicago's top 5 sports teams for the 2022 calendar year

  Chicago was ranked as the 3rd largest city in the United States in 2018, with a population of over 2 million people. Besides its size and population, Chicago is famous because it sets the standard of excellence for modern cities. So, what about sports?

• #13 Seattle, WA

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  17,

  144,

  21,

  2

  , 21

  2022's Best Sports Cities

  To say that Americans love sports is an understatement. Sports are so prevalent that 59% of all adults claim to be sports fans. People value sports as much for their personal and social benefits as for the thrill and drama of the game. Americans also spend a lot of money on sports every year.

• #12 Cincinnati, OH

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  9,

  55

  , 7

  , 22,

  450

  Sports

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• #11 San Francisco, CA

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  12

  , 4

  , 8,

  202,

  450

  San Francisco Sports Events: 2022 Schedules

  San Francisco sports events include professional football, baseball, soccer, hockey, and basketball teams, as well as popular college teams. The Bay Area is a great place to be if you're a sports fan, as you'll find several events all year round, and plenty of team pride.

• #10 Atlanta, GA

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  20

  , 14,

  4,

  8,

  450

  These Are the Best Sports Cities in the U.S. Right Now

  We all have our own sports alliances, but let's be clear, just because you ride hard for the Bills doesn't mean Buffalo is a great city. Now before you send me hate mail, let me just say that WalletHub doesn't agree with me either.

• #9 Washington, DC

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  22

  , 8

  , 23,

  6

  , 15

  2022's Best Sports Cities in America - WalletHub Report | citybiz

  Atlanta, General Business Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte Raleigh, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, South Florida, Washington DC With the North American sports industry expected to reach a value of $83.1 billion in 2023, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022's Best Sports Cities, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary.

• #8 Denver, CO

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  15,

  24,

  24,

  18,

  6

  Professional Sports in Colorado

  Colorado is home to four major sports teams, the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, as well as several other professional and college sports teams.

• #7 Philadelphia, PA

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  19

  , 5

  , 18,

  16,

  14

  Wall Street Journal: Philly Is the "Sports Capital of the Universe"

  Our time is now, Philly. Maybe you've heard that our sports team are having a moment. Let's count the ways: The Philadelphia Phillies are in the World Series right now. The Philadelphia Union are in the MLS Championship game this coming Saturday. The Philadelphia Eagles are undefeated at 7-0.

• #6 Miami, FL

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  7,

  6,

  26,

  14

  , 450

  Miami Sports

  The NFL has chosen Miami to host the a record 11 times, more than any other city, and for good reason. From year-round sunshine to top-of-the-line sporting facilities and championship-winning teams, Greater Miami & Miami Beach is paradise for sports fans.

• #5 Dallas, TX

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  2

  , 18

  , 313,

  19,

  17

  Sports & Leisure

  The City has some of the most popular professional sports in the nation. The American Airlines Center hosts the champion Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, along with other sporting events and entertainment. Since 1937, the Cotton Bowl has hosted an annual New Year's Day game, along with the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma in October.

• #4 Pittsburgh, PA

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  1,

  99,

  12,

  31,

  2

  Pittsburgh Ranked No. 4 Sports City In New Survey

  CBS Pittsburgh By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- At 5-3, the Pittsburgh Steelers are not the best football team in the NFL, but the city of Pittsburgh is the top town in a new study of America's best sports cities. Popular consumer site WalletHub.com released its rankings Wednesday, putting the Steel City at No.

• #3 NYC

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  6,

  12,

  1,

  7,

  5

  The 5 Best Professional Sports Cities in the US - The Sporting Blog

  There is no doubt that Americans are passionate about their sports- and in some cities it's bigger than others. In this article, read about 5 of the best professional sports cities in the country. One of these may surprise you!

   

• #2 Boston

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  4,

  2,

  5

  , 13

  , 1

  Boston slips to 2nd-best sports city in America for 2022 ranking

  CBS Boston BOSTON - Last year, a WalletHub analysis crowned Boston as the best sports city in America. But the hub for New England teams is no longer the in the top spot for 2022. The new ranking from the financial website puts Boston second, just barely behind Los Angeles.

• #1 Los Angeles, CA

  Here is their rankings as far as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey in that order:

  5,

  1,

  3,

  1,

  24

  These Are the Best Sports Cities in the U.S. Right Now

  We all have our own sports alliances, but let's be clear, just because you ride hard for the Bills doesn't mean Buffalo is a great city. Now before you send me hate mail, let me just say that WalletHub doesn't agree with me either.