Pennsylvania Has 2 of the Best Sports Towns in America
A new list has surfaced naming America’s best sports cities. Of course, with the Phillies making the World Series this year and the Eagles doing so well, we’re guessing Pennsylvania has some love on this list.
As it turned out, we guessed right. Pennsylvania has not one but two of the best sports towns in the U.S., according to this study. The research was done by financial site WalletHub.com.
“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,” WalletHub states. “Americans also spend a lot of money on sports every year. The North American sports industry is expected to reach a value of $83.1 billion in 2023, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights and sponsorship fees. That’s not mentioning the lucrative fantasy-sports market in North America with over 60 million players. And the eSports (competitive video games) industry is expected to reach $1.8 billion in global market value this year.”
So, which Pennsylvania cities are the hottest for sports? Pittsburgh is ranked No. 4 on the list, and Philadelphia is ranked No. 7. Rounding out the top five cities on the general list were Dallas, Texas at No. 5; New York, New York at No. 3; Boston, Massachusetts at No. 2; and Los Angeles, California at No. 1. Find the full list here.
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