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Map of the United States showing the most popular professional sports team in every state, color-coded by league

Most Popular Pro Team by State

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Map of the United States showing the most popular sport in each state, with football dominating the South and Midwest, basketball leading several college states, and Minnesota standing alone as a hockey state

Most Popular Sport in Each State

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Map of the United States showing the most popular professional sports team in every state, color-coded by league

Most Popular Pro Team by State

Thirteen states have no major pro sports franchise. Fans there root for out-of-state teams shaped by geography, TV markets, and history.

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Map of the United States showing the most popular sport in each state, with football dominating the South and Midwest, basketball leading several college states, and Minnesota standing alone as a hockey state

Most Popular Sport in Each State

Football dominates many states through NFL, college, and high school culture, while basketball leads in Kentucky, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

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Map of the United States showing which states have no NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL teams

States With No Big 4 Sports Teams

Twenty-four states have no Big 4 sports team, including Kansas, where Chiefs and Royals fans root for Missouri-based franchises.

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Map showing which U.S. states have WNBA teams

WNBA Teams by State

California has the most WNBA teams with two, the Sparks and Valkyries, while other teams are spread across 11 states and D.C.

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