Top 10 Cities with the Best Sports Fans
Chicago, officially the City of Chicago, is the third-most populous city in the United States. With over 2.7 million residents, it is also the most populous city in both the state of Illinois and the Midwestern United States. Chicago is considered one of the most important business centers in the world... read more Chicago is obviously the best sports city, from Wrigley to U.S. Cellular/Comiskey. Cubs fans consistently attend games and support their team no matter how bad they are. White Sox fans are very passionate, especially when they see a Cubs fan. Bulls games are very exciting. With the Madhouse on Madison rocking, you can't hear yourself think.
Even though the Chicago Stadium isn't around anymore, it was arguably one of the loudest and best atmospheres to be in as a fan. Hawks games are killer, with the signature national anthem that gets loud cheers throughout. Bears fans are easily some of the best, as they brave the freezing weather to support their team every game. All Chicago athletes will tell you that the fans are amazing since we are always loud and present. The Hawks have had 200+ sellouts in a row.
Not to mention that at most games on the road, the other team's stadium contains mostly Chicago fans. Need I say that a few years ago the Bulls received MVP chants at away stadiums as well? Chicago fans aren't confined to Chicago. They are all over the U.S., making the most hostile environments more welcoming to our teams.
The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. In no other city are fans as hard on their players because we want them to do well so badly. The Yankees have spoiled us for the last 17/18 years, but man, the day the Knicks win their first championship in 40 years will be a day I never forget.
The Rangers have won one Stanley Cup in the last 73 years, but we still stick with them every year because they're our team. No city cares more about sports than we do... and I'd bet on that.
LET'S GO YANKEES, KNICKS, RANGERS!
We have the best fan base. If you go to a Giants, Jets, Yankees, or Knicks game, you can see that we want our team to win. I went to a Knicks game a few months ago, and they sucked this year, but you could see that we wanted them to win. They lost.
Denver and Cleveland are my two favorite cities, but Cleveland fans are some of the most loyal you'll find. I have family in Ohio, and they are always wearing their Indians or Browns jerseys. It doesn't matter if they go 0-16 or lose the World Series, they won't leave Cleveland.
When you have places like Detroit, New York, and Green Bay over Cleveland, it's hard to take this list seriously. In my opinion, Cleveland fans are top 3, at least top 5.
Great fan turnout despite poor team results. Owners and management should be ashamed of how they've treated Cleveland fans.
Detroit is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located across from Windsor, Ontario, Canada on the Detroit River, Detroit had an estimated population of 672,662 in 2018. Detroit fans are the best in the world! We're blue-collar, hardworking people, and we expect our sports teams to be the same. We're extremely loyal and dedicated to our teams! If you haven't been to a game in Detroit, surrounded by all the fans, you haven't been to a real game.
Should be number one, honestly. Four major sports, three competitive. (Hockeytown) Biggest college football stadium (Ann Arbor).
All four teams have experienced success (Lions: before the Super Bowl era), and our fans have always been there to root them on, especially in hockey (Hockeytown).
Boston is Massachusetts’ capital and largest city. Founded in 1630, it’s one of the oldest cities in the U.S. Boston has true fans, as does Chicago. Whenever the Celtics play the Bulls, it is an intense rivalry, but it is respected. Speaking of true fans brings me to mention New York. There are too many bandwagon fans who know nothing about the Yankees but still represent the team by wearing their hats.
If you hate New England fans, think first. In baseball, we hate the Yankees. In basketball, we hate the Lakers (and the Heat because of Ray... smh). In hockey, we hate the Canadiens. And in football... well, we don't like many teams, but mostly the Giants.
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States, with an estimated population of 1,567,872 and more than 6 million in the seventh-largest metropolitan statistical area, as of 2016. Philadelphia is the economic and cultural anchor... read more Passion. You want passionate fans? This is Philly. Hated by others for the exact reason that makes them the best sports fans in the world. Philadelphia fans will be there for their teams regardless of their record. When they're good, they'll cheer. When they're bad, they'll boo. These fans are an extension of their team. They're real.
Boston sucks, New York sucks, Chicago sucks, and the other cities aren't even worth mentioning (i.e., Pittsburgh). Philly fans rule! Most intense, loyal, loudest, and dedicated fans in the world!
Packers fans are amazing. They're the only team in all of major North American sports to be owned by the fans. The Packers have sold out every single home game since 1960. That's 80,000 fans per game from a city with a population of only 100,000. Additionally, their season ticket waiting list is over 110,000 people. If you get on the list, you likely won't get season tickets in your lifetime.
The Green Bay Packers are simply the best sports franchise on the face of the Earth. Owned by its fans. No other organization can say this. How much closer can you get to your team?
Royals: 800,000 people at a parade! Chiefs! Sporting KC! Even something for the NASCAR enthusiasts. Great college basketball in and around town, not to mention the Big 12 and NAIA tournaments and the College Basketball Hall of Fame. The amazing Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Next year, the National Championships of skating and probably another World Series championship. We could go on and on...
The Chiefs and Royals fanbases are some of the most passionate around. Just imagine waiting so long for a Super Bowl and World Series, supporting the Chiefs and Royals through thick and thin. It's been rough at times, but we remain loyal.
Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Colorado. Avalanche! Rapids! Broncos! The other teams aren't performing as well at the moment, but they still receive great fan support.
Broncos fans are the best! The stadium has been sold out for years. It's always a fun place to go.
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. As of 2018, the population is approximately 494,814. The English are fanatics like no other. Minus one to Philly. Their fans are just plain disrespectful.
Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. Granted, it's one of the smallest markets in all of sports, but anybody who grew up with the Sabres or the Bills will tell you that it's more than just a part of our culture. Those teams are a part of our soul.
Gritty, tough, and never give up after all these years.
No other city has fans as dedicated as Buffalo.
Los Angeles, officially the City of Los Angeles and often abbreviated as L.A., is the largest city in California. It has an estimated population of nearly 4 million, and is the second-largest city in the United States, after New York City, and the third-largest city in North America, after Mexico City... read more
Pittsburgh is a city in the western part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the second most populated city in the state. Steelers, Pens, Bucs! I could talk about how awesome they are, but this is about the fans of Pittsburgh. Being a Pitt guy that lives in the South, I do not get to go to many home games like when I was young. I have seen my teams on the road, though, and I've got to say Pittsburgh fans travel well, especially the Steelers.
I went to a Steelers-Titans game in Nashville last year, and it was easily 2 to 1 in favor of Steelers fans. It felt like a home game. The game in Jerry World two years ago was almost 50/50, even in the heart of Cowboy country. AMAZING! Pens fans travel really well too. The Bucs have been bad for a while, but the fans have been loyal and well-deserving of last year's success. Finally!
Here we go, Steelers!
Let's go, Bucs!
Let's go, Pens!
St. Louis is an independent city and inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which marks Missouri's border with Illinois. Saint Louis has the best sports fans in the nation, no doubt. What you find here, you won't find anywhere else. We take pride in all our teams, no matter what. Where else can you go that does the same?
We live and breathe sports and we don't buy our way to the top. We have some of the greatest players of all time, thanks to all the amazing support they get from us fans!
Seattle is a seaport city on the west coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. It's easy to root for your team when they're winning, but much harder when the chips are down. Seattle fans pass the loyalty test! Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Storm - plus all the transplants who remain classy when their home teams come to town!
With the fields so close to downtown and Husky Stadium within walking distance, Seattle is the best!
If you're basing it on loyalty, Seattle wins by a landslide. The Mariners don't get as much loyalty for some reason. I agree that I'm not that into them, even when they were pretty good. But Sonics, Sounders, Storm, and Seahawks fans have gone through some tough times. Even when they're doing badly, Hawks and all, tickets get sold out quickly.
AND NOW WE WON THE SUPER BOWL! Hahaha! #Winning #HawkDynasty #Finally
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, the provincial capital of Ontario, and the centre of the Greater Toronto Area, the most populous metropolitan area in Canada. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and... read more Their teams are consistently terrible and never make the postseason. Yet, they are still die-hard to the end and will defend their team's honor.
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality.
Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city straddles the Bosphorus strait, and lies in both Europe and Asia, with a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population... read more It's like a bad joke. American sports fans sit throughout the game. Have you ever watched a Beşiktaş match? We have a world record of 131 dB. The English fans were shocked and recording videos. In Istanbul, if you sit, you can't watch the match because 40,000 people are standing and shouting. America thinks being a good fan means waving hands while shooting a free throw.
Come on, we overpower all the other cities in the sports that we can afford. We may not be rich, but we still show amazing support.
Per capita, Baltimore has the most and best sports fans anywhere. We love our Birds!
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland, located along the Vistula River. The city has a tumultuous history, marked by its near-complete destruction during World War II and subsequent rebuilding. It is a significant political and economic hub in Central Europe, hosting international organizations... read more
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is renowned for its industrial heritage and vibrant cultural scene. The city is home to impressive Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, as well as modern landmarks like the Riverside Museum. Glasgow's music and arts scene thrives in venues like the Glasgow Royal... read more