US Soccer Fans’ Growing Affair with the EPL Continues
23/08/2024; 1:55 PM
By :
Steven D. Thompson
| State | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vermont |
77% |
9% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
|
Maine |
76% |
11% |
6% |
5% |
2% |
|
New Hampshire |
76% |
10% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
|
Minnesota |
75% |
15% |
4% |
5% |
1% |
|
Washington |
71% |
16% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
Can the Arrival of Mbappe Boost La Liga’s Stature in the US Even Further
The English Premier League may be the most popular European soccer competition in the US, but La Liga is not far behind. The Spanish top tier is doing particularly well in Southern states such as Louisiana where the search interest is 31%, Nebraska (28%), Arkansas (29%), and Texas (26%). Similarly, the large Hispanic community in Florida loves watching the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona regularly, and the search interest of 30% is a testament to La Liga’s broad appeal in the retirement state.
| State | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Louisiana |
54% |
31% |
6% |
6% |
3% |
|
Florida |
53% |
30% |
9% |
6% |
2% |
|
Arkansas |
56% |
29% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
Nebraska |
59% |
28% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
|
Texas |
60% |
26% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
Bundesliga: The Soccer League with a Steady Following
The German Bundesliga may not be the most popular soccer league in the US, but it boasts an impressively steady following of 5% to 8% in all US states. That solid presence is most evident in Montana (8%), Nevada (8%), Mississippi (7%), and Arkansas (7%).
| State | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Montana |
71% |
13% |
6% |
8% |
2% |
|
Alaska |
68% |
15% |
9% |
7% |
1% |
|
Hawaii |
70% |
13% |
8% |
7% |
2% |
|
Arkansas |
56% |
29% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
Mississippi |
60% |
25% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
Low Ligue 1 Search Interest May Drop Even More
Trailing behind all other leagues in Betpack’s analysis, the French Ligue 1 has a quite modest following in the US. The search interest for Ligue 1 ranges from 1% to 3%. It is strongest in South Dakota (3%), Louisiana (3%), Iowa (3%), and Nevada (3%), while Florida (2%) and California (2%) have small but loyal Ligue 1 soccer fan bases too.
With those numbers, French soccer has a lot of room for growth in the US. However, with more and more stars departing the league and migrating to La Liga and the English Premier League, it remains to be seen if it will get more attention in the following seasons.
Check out the popularity of the top five European soccer leagues in each US state in our table below.
In the Northeast states like Connecticut, Maine, and New York, the Premier League dominates with high percentages, consistently above 60%, while LaLiga follows with percentages in the teens or low twenties. Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 trail behind with single-digit percentages.
| State | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Connecticut |
66% |
19% |
8% |
5% |
2% |
|
Delaware |
65% |
21% |
7% |
5% |
2% |
|
Maine |
76% |
11% |
6% |
5% |
2% |
|
Massachusetts |
67% |
19% |
7% |
5% |
2% |
|
New Hampshire |
76% |
10% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
|
New Jersey |
62% |
23% |
8% |
5% |
2% |
|
New York |
63% |
20% |
9% |
6% |
2% |
|
Pennsylvania |
69% |
16% |
7% |
6% |
2% |
|
Rhode Island |
62% |
25% |
6% |
5% |
2% |
|
Vermont |
77% |
9% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
Moving to the Midwest, states such as Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio show similar trends, with the Premier League leading by a large margin, followed by LaLiga and the other leagues having lower popularity.
| State | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Illinois |
65% |
20% |
7% |
6% |
2% |
|
Indiana |
63% |
24% |
6% |
5% |
2% |
|
Iowa |
63% |
22% |
6% |
6% |
3% |
|
Kansas |
64% |
21% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
Michigan |
69% |
16% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
Minnesota |
75% |
15% |
4% |
5% |
1% |
|
Missouri |
70% |
16% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
|
Nebraska |
59% |
28% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
|
North Dakota |
67% |
18% |
7% |
6% |
2% |
|
Ohio |
68% |
17% |
7% |
6% |
2% |
|
South Dakota |
60% |
23% |
8% |
6% |
3% |
|
Wisconsin |
71% |
16% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
In the Southern states like Alabama, Florida, and Texas, the Premier League also remains the most popular, though LaLiga gains a bit more ground compared to other states. Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 still have less influence but vary slightly more in popularity.
| State | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alabama |
62% |
25% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
|
Arkansas |
56% |
29% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
District of Columbia |
69% |
17% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
|
Florida |
53% |
30% |
9% |
6% |
2% |
|
Georgia |
66% |
22% |
5% |
5% |
2% |
|
Kentucky |
63% |
22% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
Louisiana |
54% |
31% |
6% |
6% |
3% |
|
Maryland |
64% |
24% |
5% |
5% |
2% |
|
Mississippi |
60% |
25% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
North Carolina |
64% |
23% |
6% |
5% |
2% |
|
Oklahoma |
64% |
23% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
|
South Carolina |
66% |
21% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
|
Tennessee |
63% |
25% |
5% |
5% |
2% |
|
Texas |
60% |
26% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
|
Virginia |
64% |
24% |
5% |
5% |
2% |
|
West Virginia |
69% |
17% |
6% |
7% |
1% |
Lastly, in the Western states including California, Colorado, and Washington, the Premier League's dominance continues, with LaLiga maintaining its second-place position. The remaining leagues have minimal impact, with Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 showing consistent but lower levels of support across the region.
| State | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Ligue 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alaska |
68% |
15% |
9% |
7% |
1% |
|
Arizona |
63% |
22% |
7% |
6% |
2% |
|
California |
60% |
25% |
7% |
6% |
2% |
|
Colorado |
69% |
17% |
5% |
7% |
2% |
|
Hawaii |
70% |
13% |
8% |
7% |
2% |
|
Idaho |
66% |
19% |
6% |
7% |
2% |
|
Montana |
71% |
13% |
6% |
8% |
2% |
|
Nevada |
58% |
25% |
8% |
6% |
3% |
|
New Mexico |
69% |
18% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
|
Oregon |
69% |
17% |
6% |
6% |
2% |
|
Utah |
65% |
23% |
5% |
5% |
2% |
|
Washington |
71% |
16% |
5% |
6% |
2% |
|
Wyoming |
67% |
18% |
7% |
6% |
2% |
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