New Yorkers Watch More Sports Online Than Anyone Else

Many Americans say they want to spend less time on their phones this year. In fact, about 45 percent said that reducing screen time was a New Year’s resolution. But a new report shows that New Yorkers are still scrolling a lot, especially when it comes to sports.

New York City Is Number One for Sports Content

The study looked at sports related content on social media in 2025. It found that New York City consumes more sports content online than any other city in the country. New York City saw more than 13 billion sports related posts last year. That includes videos, highlights, comments, and shares across social media platforms.

Sports Are a Big Part of Life in New York

This doesn't come off as a big surprise to me because New York is home to many professional teams across baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. Fans follow games closely and talk about it online.

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More Than Any Other City

No other city comes close to New York City’s numbers. The next highest city is Los Angeles, with less than half as many sports related views and interactions. That shows just how strong sports culture is in New York.

What This Says About Screen Time

Even though many people want to cut back on screen time, sports content keeps bringing fans back online. Highlights, breaking news, and game reactions are hard to ignore, especially in a city full of passionate fans.

The Bottom Line for New Yorkers

New York City leads the nation in watching sports content online. With more than 13 billion sports related views every year, it’s clear that sports and social media are connected here, even for people trying to scroll a little less.