53 datasets found
  1. Players in the NFL in 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Players in the NFL in 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1167935/racial-diversity-nfl-players/
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    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the greatest share of players by ethnic group in the National Football League (NFL) were black or African American athletes, constituting just over ** percent of players within the NFL. Despite the large population of Hispanic or Latino people within the United States, there is a substantial underrepresentation within the NFL, with only *** percent of players identifying as such. National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that was established in 1920 and now consists of 32 clubs divided into two conferences, the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The league culminates in the Super Bowl, the NFL's annual championship game. As the league’s championship game, the Super Bowl has grown into one of the world's largest single-day sporting events, attracting high television ratings and generating billions of dollars in consumer spending. NFL revenues The NFL is one of the most profitable sports leagues in the world, generating a staggering **** billion U.S. dollars in 2022. This total revenue of all ** NFL teams has constantly increased over the past 15 years and, although this figure dropped significantly in 2020, this was largely as a result of the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures. This significant drop in revenue demonstrates one of the primary impacts of COVID-19 on professional sports leagues. NFL franchises As a result of this profitability in non-pandemic times, the franchises of the NFL are attributed extremely high market values. The Dallas Cowboys were by far the most valuable franchise in the NFL, with a market value of **** billion US dollars in 2023. The high value of NFL franchises can be seen clearly when compared to those of the NBA, MLB, and NHL. Franchises within the NFL had an average market value of approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

  2. African American representation in the NFL in 2023

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    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    Statista (2025). African American representation in the NFL in 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1154691/nfl-racial-diversity/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 24, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    North America
    Description

    Of the big four professional sports leagues in North America, the NFL and the NBA have the highest percentage of African American players. In 2024, around **** percent of NFL players were African American, as well as around **** percent of assistant coaches.

  3. NFL interest in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jun 4, 2024
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    Statista (2024). NFL interest in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1098889/interest-level-football-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 4, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Apr 10, 2023 - Apr 12, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The National Football League comprises 32 teams from across the United States competing in two conferences split roughly by region. The NFL is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the United States, with televised games attracting millions of viewers each week. This survey depicts the level of interest in the NFL in the United States, and it showed that 42 percent of Black respondents were avid fans of the NFL as of April 2023.

  4. NFL fans in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jul 7, 2025
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    Statista (2025). NFL fans in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1147613/nfl-fans-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 7, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Aug 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    As of August 2023, around half of NFL fans aged 18-29 were white. Meanwhile, ** percent of NFL fans aged 30 or older were Black, while this figure stood at ** percent among those aged 18 to 29.

  5. NFL fans ethnicity in the U.S. 2020, by team

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    Updated Jun 25, 2025
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    Statista (2025). NFL fans ethnicity in the U.S. 2020, by team [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174759/ethnicity-nfl-fans-team/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 25, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Sep 15, 2019 - Mar 15, 2020
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The National Football League (NFL) is a professional football league in the United States comprising 32 teams spread out over two conferences. As one of the biggest professional sports leagues in the country, it is no surprise that the NFL attracts fans from all walks of life. In a 2020 survey, it was found that ** percent of Los Angeles fans were Hispanic, while ** percent were Black.

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    ‘How Every NFL Team’s Fans Lean Politically?’ analyzed by Analyst-2

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    Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai) / Inspirient GmbH (inspirient.com), ‘How Every NFL Team’s Fans Lean Politically?’ analyzed by Analyst-2 [Dataset]. https://analyst-2.ai/analysis/kaggle-how-every-nfl-teams-fans-lean-politically-550a/f911ccf2/?iid=003-030&v=presentation
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    Dataset authored and provided by
    Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai) / Inspirient GmbH (inspirient.com)
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Description

    Analysis of ‘How Every NFL Team’s Fans Lean Politically?’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://www.kaggle.com/yamqwe/nfl-fandome on 28 January 2022.

    --- Dataset description provided by original source is as follows ---

    About this dataset

    Data behind the story How Every NFL Team’s Fans Lean Politically.

    Google Trends Data

    Google Trends data was derived from comparing 5-year search traffic for the 7 sports leagues we analyzed:

    https://g.co/trends/5P8aa

    Results are listed by designated market area (DMA).

    The percentages are the approximate percentage of major-sports searches that were conducted for each league.

    Trump's percentage is his share of the vote within the DMA in the 2016 presidential election.

    SurveyMonkey Data

    SurveyMonkey data was derived from a poll of American adults ages 18 and older, conducted between Sept. 1-7, 2017.

    Listed numbers are the raw totals for respondents who ranked a given NFL team among their three favorites, and how many identified with a given party (further broken down by race). We also list the percentages of the entire sample that identified with each party, and were of each race.

    The data is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License and the code is available under the MIT License. If you do find it useful, please let us know.

    Source: https://github.com/fivethirtyeight/data

    This dataset was created by FiveThirtyEight and contains around 0 samples along with Unnamed: 10, Unnamed: 4, technical information and other features such as: - Unnamed: 3 - Unnamed: 1 - and more.

    How to use this dataset

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    Acknowledgements

    If you use this dataset in your research, please credit FiveThirtyEight

    Start A New Notebook!

    --- Original source retains full ownership of the source dataset ---

  7. Respondents who prefer college football to NFL on TV in the U.S. 2020, by...

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    Updated Apr 6, 2021
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    Statista (2021). Respondents who prefer college football to NFL on TV in the U.S. 2020, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1108630/college-football-nfl-preference-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 6, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 10, 2020 - Jan 12, 2020
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    American Football is one of the most popular sports in the United States, enjoyed by thousands of people live in the stadiums and millions more back home. The highest league in the land is the NFL, which consists of 32 teams divided equally into two conferences. At the end of the season, the two best-performing teams compete for the ultimate prize at the Super Bowl. College football is seen as the final step up towards the NFL, with the best performers on the college circuit gaining lucrative contracts with NFL teams at the end of each season during the NFL Draft. A January 2020 survey showed that 12 percent of African American respondents very much preferred watching college football to NFL on TV.

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    Trends in Two or More Races Student Percentage (2016-2020): Nfl Yet College...

    • publicschoolreview.com
    Updated Sep 24, 2017
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    Public School Review (2017). Trends in Two or More Races Student Percentage (2016-2020): Nfl Yet College Prep Academy vs. Arizona vs. Espiritu Community Development Corp. (4335) School District [Dataset]. https://www.publicschoolreview.com/nfl-yet-college-prep-academy-profile
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 24, 2017
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Public School Review
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    This dataset tracks annual two or more races student percentage from 2016 to 2020 for Nfl Yet College Prep Academy vs. Arizona and Espiritu Community Development Corp. (4335) School District

  9. Average time spent watching NFL in the United States by ethnicity 2023

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average time spent watching NFL in the United States by ethnicity 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1399735/time-spent-watching-nfl-united-states-by-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 3, 2023 - Jan 8, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    A January 2023 survey illustrated the average weekly viewership of National Football League games by respondents of different ethnicities in the United States. According to the survey, ** percent of Asian respondents stated that they spent between *** and **** hours a week following NFL games, whereas this figure amounted to ** percent for white survey participants. Meanwhile, ** percent of African American/Black and Latino respondents spent between *** and **** hours weekly watching football.

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    Nfl Yet College Prep Academy

    • publicschoolreview.com
    json, xml
    Updated Sep 24, 2017
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    Public School Review (2017). Nfl Yet College Prep Academy [Dataset]. https://www.publicschoolreview.com/nfl-yet-college-prep-academy-profile
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    json, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 24, 2017
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Public School Review
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1998 - Dec 31, 2025
    Description

    Historical Dataset of Nfl Yet College Prep Academy is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023),Distribution of Students By Grade Trends,American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023),Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2020),Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1998-2023),Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023),Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023),Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022),Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023),Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023),Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

  11. Coaches of color in the NFL 2008-2023

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    Updated Jul 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Coaches of color in the NFL 2008-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1167970/head-coaches-ethnicity-nfl/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, there were ***** black or African American head coaches in the National Football League, a decrease from ***** head coaches in the 2018 season. Meanwhile, there was only *** Hispanic or Latinx head coach in the NFL in the 2023 season.

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    Replication Data for: Race, Dehumanization, and the NFL National Anthem...

    • dataverse.harvard.edu
    • search.datacite.org
    Updated Sep 4, 2020
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    Harvard Dataverse (2020). Replication Data for: Race, Dehumanization, and the NFL National Anthem Protests [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/LTHJ4N
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    application/x-stata-syntax(24885), tsv(317826), tsv(424568), tsv(294496), tsv(243862), txt(948)Available download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 4, 2020
    Dataset provided by
    Harvard Dataverse
    License

    CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedicationhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Replication code and data for Race, Dehumanization, and the NFL National Anthem Protests

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    Replication Data for: Stereotypes versus self-interest: race and the NFL...

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    Updated Mar 20, 2025
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    David Niven (2025). Replication Data for: Stereotypes versus self-interest: race and the NFL draft [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/SJX9QK
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    CroissantCroissant is a format for machine-learning datasets. Learn more about this at mlcommons.org/croissant.
    Dataset updated
    Mar 20, 2025
    Dataset provided by
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    Authors
    David Niven
    License

    CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedicationhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Data on NFL draft selections from selected years 1965-2001

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    Effect size for base regression.

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    xls
    Updated Jun 1, 2023
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    Nicholas Masafumi Watanabe; George B. Cunningham (2023). Effect size for base regression. [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0226938.t003
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    xlsAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 1, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    PLOS ONE
    Authors
    Nicholas Masafumi Watanabe; George B. Cunningham
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Effect size for base regression.

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    Replication Data for: What’s in a Name? Symbolic Racism, Public Opinion, and...

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    Updated Nov 8, 2023
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    Nteta, Tatishe (2023). Replication Data for: What’s in a Name? Symbolic Racism, Public Opinion, and the Controversy over the NFL’s Washington Football Team Name.\" [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/C8AAVB
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    Nov 8, 2023
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    Harvard Dataverse
    Authors
    Nteta, Tatishe
    Description

    Replication data, codebook, and memo for "What’s in a Name? Symbolic Racism, Public Opinion, and the Controversy over the NFL’s Washington Football Team Name."

  16. NFL games attended per season in the U.S. 2020, by ethnicity

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). NFL games attended per season in the U.S. 2020, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1173770/average-attendance-nfl-season-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Sep 3, 2020 - Sep 7, 2020
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The National Football League (NFL) is a professional football league in the United States. The league was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association and played its inaugural season with ****** teams. Nowadays, the NFL comprises ** teams spread out over two conferences, the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC), that each consist of **** divisions. In a September 2020 survey in the United States, ** percent of Hispanic respondents stated that they attended about *** game per season on average.

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    Tobit regression results (DV = lnAttendance).

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    xls
    Updated May 30, 2023
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    Nicholas Masafumi Watanabe; George B. Cunningham (2023). Tobit regression results (DV = lnAttendance). [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0226938.t002
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    xlsAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 30, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    PLOS ONE
    Authors
    Nicholas Masafumi Watanabe; George B. Cunningham
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Tobit regression results (DV = lnAttendance).

  18. Mathematical modeling and data & Survey

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    Updated Jan 24, 2020
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    Hao Peng; Hao Peng (2020). Mathematical modeling and data & Survey [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3522080
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    Jan 24, 2020
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    Zenodohttp://zenodo.org/
    Authors
    Hao Peng; Hao Peng
    License

    Attribution 1.0 (CC BY 1.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/1.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    This research examines brand loyalty and team identification among fans of National Football League (NFL) teams and how loyalty to football, NFL teams and athletes is impacted by the changing dynamics of the fanbase. Brand loyalty in sports is complex and fan attachment to their teams often provoke intense emotional responses. The research employed a Likert-type survey questionnaire pre- and post-test and an emotional response pictorial assessment using Self-Assessment Manakin (SAM) to measure emotional dimensions. Descriptive and parametric statistics were used to measure the relationships between NFL team loyalty (team commitment and team identification), emotional response (pleasure-arousal-dominance) and team and player social activist behaviors. The research also assesses the relationships between demographic and background and team and player activist behaviors to determine changes in fan dynamics. The findings show moderate positive relationships between team loyalty, team and player activist behaviors, younger age and middle income. This document is for survey and mathematical modeling process analysis and data collection

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    Fantasy Football Market Report | Global Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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    csv, pdf, pptx
    Updated Jan 7, 2025
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    Dataintelo (2025). Fantasy Football Market Report | Global Forecast From 2025 To 2033 [Dataset]. https://dataintelo.com/report/global-fantasy-football-market
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    pptx, pdf, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 7, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Dataintelo
    License

    https://dataintelo.com/privacy-and-policyhttps://dataintelo.com/privacy-and-policy

    Time period covered
    2024 - 2032
    Area covered
    Global
    Description

    Fantasy Football Market Outlook



    In 2023, the global fantasy football market size was valued at approximately USD 24.4 billion, and it is projected to reach USD 48.7 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. This robust growth is driven by the increasing popularity of sports betting, the expansion of internet penetration, and the evolving digital landscape that has made fantasy sports more accessible to a global audience.



    The burgeoning interest in fantasy football is significantly fueled by the thrill associated with virtual sports management and the competitive spirit it invokes among participants. The advent of high-speed internet and the proliferation of smartphones have considerably lowered entry barriers, enabling users from diverse demographics to engage with fantasy football platforms. Enhanced user interfaces and the strategic inclusion of real-time data and analytics have further enriched the user experience, making the game more immersive and engaging. Additionally, the growing partnerships between fantasy sports platforms and major sports leagues have enhanced the credibility and reach of the market.



    Another crucial growth factor is the increasing monetization avenues within the fantasy football ecosystem. Platforms are leveraging ad revenues, subscription models, and in-app purchases to enhance their profitability. The introduction of innovative revenue streams like virtual goods, personalized content, and premium features provides substantial growth opportunities. Furthermore, the gamification of fantasy sports, including interactive features like social sharing and leaderboards, has significantly contributed to user retention and engagement.



    Public perception and societal trends have also played a pivotal role in the market's growth. The cultural acceptance of fantasy sports as a mainstream activity has expanded its demographic reach beyond traditional sports enthusiasts. The integration of fantasy sports into mainstream media, including dedicated shows and podcasts, has increased visibility and user adoption. This cultural shift has also led to the formation of fantasy football communities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collective enthusiasm.



    American Football has played a pivotal role in the evolution of fantasy sports, particularly in North America, where the National Football League (NFL) stands as the most popular league for fantasy football. The deep-rooted passion for American Football among fans has translated into a robust fantasy football culture, with millions of participants engaging in both daily and season-long leagues. The NFL's extensive media coverage and the availability of detailed player statistics have made it an ideal sport for fantasy leagues, offering fans an opportunity to test their managerial skills and engage with the sport on a deeper level. This engagement is further amplified by the NFL's active promotion of fantasy football, which has helped to sustain and grow its fan base over the years.



    From a regional perspective, North America continues to dominate the fantasy football market, driven by the high penetration of internet services and the strong sports culture in the region. The United States alone accounts for a significant portion of the market owing to the popularity of the National Football League (NFL). Meanwhile, Europe and the Asia Pacific are emerging as significant growth regions. The increasing popularity of soccer and the rising number of internet users in countries like India and China are expected to contribute to the market's expansion in these regions.



    Platform Analysis



    The fantasy football market is segmented into mobile applications and websites based on the platform. Mobile applications have revolutionized the fantasy sports experience by offering users the convenience of managing their teams on the go. The advent of sophisticated mobile apps with user-friendly interfaces, real-time updates, and interactive features has significantly enhanced user engagement. The integration of advanced analytics and personalized recommendations in mobile applications has made it easier for users to make informed decisions, thereby increasing user satisfaction and retention.



    On the other hand, websites continue to be a popular platform among a segment of users who prefer a more detailed and expansive interface. Websites offer a broader range of features and functionalities compared to mobile applicatio

  20. Share of African Americans in pro sports in North America in 2023, by sport

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Share of African Americans in pro sports in North America in 2023, by sport [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1168461/african-american-sport-leagues/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 24, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    North America
    Description

    Professional sports leagues in North America have traditionally been home to athletes from many backgrounds and ethnicities. In the 2023 season, over ** percent of the players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) were African American. In comparison, **** percent of NBA athletes were white and *** percent were Hispanic.

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Statista (2025). Players in the NFL in 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1167935/racial-diversity-nfl-players/
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Players in the NFL in 2023, by ethnicity

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Dataset updated
Jun 23, 2025
Dataset authored and provided by
Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
2023
Area covered
United States
Description

In 2023, the greatest share of players by ethnic group in the National Football League (NFL) were black or African American athletes, constituting just over ** percent of players within the NFL. Despite the large population of Hispanic or Latino people within the United States, there is a substantial underrepresentation within the NFL, with only *** percent of players identifying as such. National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that was established in 1920 and now consists of 32 clubs divided into two conferences, the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The league culminates in the Super Bowl, the NFL's annual championship game. As the league’s championship game, the Super Bowl has grown into one of the world's largest single-day sporting events, attracting high television ratings and generating billions of dollars in consumer spending. NFL revenues The NFL is one of the most profitable sports leagues in the world, generating a staggering **** billion U.S. dollars in 2022. This total revenue of all ** NFL teams has constantly increased over the past 15 years and, although this figure dropped significantly in 2020, this was largely as a result of the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures. This significant drop in revenue demonstrates one of the primary impacts of COVID-19 on professional sports leagues. NFL franchises As a result of this profitability in non-pandemic times, the franchises of the NFL are attributed extremely high market values. The Dallas Cowboys were by far the most valuable franchise in the NFL, with a market value of **** billion US dollars in 2023. The high value of NFL franchises can be seen clearly when compared to those of the NBA, MLB, and NHL. Franchises within the NFL had an average market value of approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

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