Top 13 Best Sports Cities in the United States 

You will love these cities if you are a big sport fan.

If the recent Super Bowl is any indication, fans can have a definite impact on the outcome of a game. Consequently, if you’re a fan of any sport whether it be basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer or football these are the cities you will want to call home.

1. Boston, MA

Fresh off their third World Series Championship in the last 10 years, the Boston Red Sox epitomize the city’s love for sports. After using the Boston Marathon Bombing as a rallying cry, the city of Boston has embraced their sports teams and used them as a coping mechanism for the tragedy. The city of Boston is also home to the NBA’s Celtics, the NFL’s Patriots and the NHL’s Bruins.

2. New York City, NY

New York City is home to the NHL’s Rangers and Islanders, the MLB’s Yankees and Mets, the NFL’s Jets and Giants and the NBA’s Knicks. Come during any of these seasons and the city is abuzz in excitement.

3. Los Angeles, CA

When you are the home of Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Hanley Ramirez and Clayton Kershaw it is easy to see why LA is one of the best sports cities in the US. LA is the only city in the US home to two NBA teams: the Clippers and the Lakers. The cash infused LA Dodgers have gone on a spending spree in MLB and have signed Clayton Kershaw to a record breaking contract in an effort to return to the World Series.

4. Chicago, IL

In Chicago, the love of sports runs deep with the city split in two when it comes to favoring the Chicago Cubs or the White Sox. Both teams have a legendary history in the city, but have struggled in recent years. In addition to baseball, the NFL’s Bears and the NHL’s Blackhawks make the city of Chicago their home.

5. Dallas, TX

In TX, football is the name of the game. Every Sunday during football season, thousands of fans flock to see the Cowboys play at their billion dollar stadium. Not only is Dallas a football city, but also it is home to the Texas Rangers, Stars and Mavericks.

6. Miami, FL

With beautiful weather year round, it is hard for a sports fan to find fault with Miami. However, the Miami Marlins and the Dolphins have struggled in recent years. Even so, it is hard to imagine Miami not being a top sports city in the US when it is home to the Heat and Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and Lebron James. Winners of two of the last three NBA Championships, the Heat continue to be a fan favorite in Miami.

7. Washington, DC

In 2005, our nation’s capital received their first MLB team with the arrival of the Washington Nationals. Although the Nationals struggled the first few years, the team appears poised to be a contender with players like Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon leading the charge. In addition to baseball, Washington D.C. is home to the NHL’s Capitals and the NBA’s Wizards.

8. San Francisco, CA

Sports fans in San Francisco have received a breath of fresh air with the recent play of both the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers. Led by catcher Buster Posey, the Giants have won two of the last four World Series in 2010 and 2012. On the gridiron, upstart QB Colin Kaepernick is leading the revitalized 49ers on a path back towards the Super Bowl.

9. Philadelphia, PA

Nicknamed the “City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia is anything but loving when it comes to their sports teams. When it comes to the Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Flyers Philadelphians are all about winning. Philly fans are knowledgeable, passionate and sophisticated people who demand that their teams play hard and win games.

10. Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis is home to four professional sports teams: the NFL’s Vikings, the MLB’s Twins, the NBA’s Timberwolves and the NHL’s Sharks. Fans can watch Kevin Love go for a double double or Joe Mauer hit for a .300 batting average at one of the 84 sports bars in Minneapolis.

11. Cleveland, OH

Even though it has been fifty years since the last professional sports team won a championship in Cleveland, the city’s fans continue to flock to the games. Cleveland is home to a team in every major professional sport with the Cleveland Indians in baseball, the Cleveland Browns in football and the Cleveland Cavaliers in basketball.

12. Phoenix, AZ

With beautiful weather year round, Phoenix offers something for every sports fan. For football, Phoenix is home to the Arizona Cardinals who will look to improve on their 10-6 record in 2014. Take in a game at the diamond at spectacular Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

13. Seattle, WA

Fresh off winning the 2014 Super Bowl, the city of Seattle is quickly becoming one of the best cities in the US for sports. In addition to football, Seattle is home to professional soccer, baseball and WNBA teams. With a raucous fan base, it is no surprise to see Seattle on this list.