in order (at the very least, the top 4), and if possible, cite your sources
2006-08-14 04:22:43 · 10 answers · asked by Mutuku M 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
By spectator sports, I'm assuming you mean those who actually attend the event. If that's the case.....
Top Professional Sports:
MLB - 74,915,268 (2419 games)
NBA - 21,595,804 (1230 games)
NHL - 20,854,169 (1230 games)
NFL - 17,303,791 (256 games)
Top Amateur Sports:
NCAA Div. I-A Football - 32,641,526 (709 games)
NCAA Div. I Men's Basketball - 25,808,346 (4756 games)
NCAA Div. I Women's Basketball - 7,173,377 (4435 games)
NCAA Div. I-AA Football - 5,436,122 (638 games)
NASCAR - 6,756,436 (36 events) Good for 7th among pro sports.
2006-08-14 06:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mongo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nascar
Kentucky Derby
Basketball
Football
Major League Baseball
2006-08-15 03:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Football, Race Car Driving, Basketball, Hockey...
2006-08-14 04:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of addendance: Probably NASCAR Car & Horse racing: Brickyard Speedway holds 200,000; Churchill Downs holds 160,000 for the Derby.
2006-08-14 05:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this question could be answered many ways. if you mean total amount overall of spectators would prob. be college football and baseball. If you break it down to average number per event, then motor sports and horseracing takes it
2006-08-14 06:45:23 · answer #5 · answered by Bennie Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Australia, but wouldn't that be gridiron/american football and or pro wrestling - are you talking about viewing audience just in the US or globally or are you referring to the crowd at the venue?
2006-08-14 04:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by Moosi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Football
basketball
baseball
boxing
2006-08-14 04:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by spicy girl 1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the largest is nascar, then while more people watch the superbowl at once the world series gets more views over the total number of games, then basketball rounds it up
2006-08-14 04:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by yesiwearaspeedo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely Football and Baseball. Its all my fiance will watch on TV.
2006-08-14 04:29:01 · answer #9 · answered by Cindi Lou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
football , baseball , and hockey
2006-08-14 04:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by lil beba_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋