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NA vs WE: The Top 10 Sports Young Consumers Are Watching

There are important differences between what sports young people in Western Europe and in North America watch on-screen…

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KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Gen Z and Millennials in both Western Europe and North America love sports, and almost three-quarters consider themselves sports fans
  • Young Europeans are a lot more likely to be watching football (soccer) on-screen compared to their North American peers
  • In North America, young consumers prefer watching basketball and American football
YPulse just released our Sports and Athletics Report, where we explore how young consumers participate, consume, and watch sports. Our research reveals that 71% of Gen Z and Millennials in North America consider themselves sports fans, and 74% do in Western Europe, meaning the vast majority of young consumers are sports fans. For young consumers, part of the experience of being a sports fan means following their favorite leagues and spending time watching sports on-screen. As a result, advertising in the sports industry has a huge influence over brands’ sales. Take the example of Rihanna’s recent nod to her brands...

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