Valentine’s Day or the Super Bowl? In New York, It Can Be a Real Debate

February brings two big events that can clash. Valentine’s Day is all about love and quality time. The Super Bowl is all about snacks, friends, and football. If you live in New York, you know how serious people here are about their teams. So which one usually wins? A new report took a look at how sports fandom affects dating and relationships across the country, and New York made the list.

New York Ranks Among the Tougher States to Date a Sports Fan

According to a new survey from Hard Rock Bet, New York ranks 13th on the list of the worst states to date a sports fan. The survey included 2,000 sports fans nationwide and asked how sports impact their dating habits.

Here’s what stood out about New York sports fans:

• 35 percent say dating a rival fan could be a deal breaker
• 33 percent would watch sports at a party
• 22 percent would wake up in the middle of the night to watch a game
• 14 percent admit they would watch sports during a date

If you’ve ever tried to plan a romantic night during football season, this is not a surprise.

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The Worst States Overall for Dating a Sports Fan

New York landed in the middle of the pack, but some states were much tougher. Idaho ranked as the worst state to date a sports fan. Half of the fans there said dating a rival is a deal breaker, and many admitted they would watch sports during dates, parties, and even weddings. Washington and California followed behind, with fans saying they would put games over social time and relationships.

Not All States Put Sports First

There is good news if you’re not a die hard sports fan. Some states showed a better balance between sports and relationships. Wisconsin ranked as the best state to date a sports fan. Very few people there said they would watch sports on a date. Louisiana and Tennessee also ranked high, with most fans saying relationships come first.

What This Means If You’re Dating in New York

If you’re dating a sports fan in New York, knowing how important game days are can save you frustration later. Some couples plan around big games and agree that certain nights are a no-go. With Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl close together, New Yorkers may have to make a choice. At least they aren't falling on the same weekend.