Sports properties headed in the wrong direction:
| NFL |
57% |
| NASCAR |
46% |
| NCAA |
25% |
| MLB |
18% |
| IndyCar |
15% |
| PGA Tour |
12% |
| WNBA |
12% |
| UFC |
11% |
| USOC |
11% |
| X Games |
11% |
| WWE |
10% |
Responses 675
Note: Respondents could select three. Only top responses shown.
League that is most likely to miss games because of contentious negotiations over its next collective-bargaining agreement (CBA):
| NFL |
67% |
| MLS |
13% |
| MLB |
11% |
| NHL |
6% |
| NBA |
3% |
Responses 674
The NFL's decision to allow the Chargers to move to Los Angeles was a:
| Good Decision |
12% |
| Poor Decision |
69% |
| Not sure |
19% |
Responses 698
The NFL's decision to allow the Raiders to move to Las Vegas was a:
| Good Decision |
56% |
| Poor Decision |
25% |
| Not sure |
19% |
Responses: 699
Note: Respondents could select all that apply.
Hottest sports properties:
| NBA |
64% |
| NFL |
32% |
| MLS |
31% |
| NCAA |
23% |
| MLB |
22% |
| EPL |
20% |
| Overwatch League |
17% |
| UFC |
16% |
| NHL |
15% |
Responses: 705
Note: Respondents could select three. Only top answers shown.
Buying a franchise in which of the following leagues would be viewed as the wisest investment five years from now?
| NBA |
39% |
| NHL |
33% |
| MLB |
12% |
| MLS |
9% |
| NFL |
8% |
Responses: 689
Model franchises in pro sports:
| Golden State Warriors |
19% |
| New England Patriots |
12% |
| San Antonio Spurs |
12% |
Responses: 599
Note: Written-in responses. Only top responses shown.
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NBA "super teams" are _________ for the health of the league?
| Good |
44% |
| Bad |
44% |
| Have no effect |
12% |
Responses: 695
Most effective commissioner/top executive:
| Adam Silver, NBA |
64% |
| Rob Manfred, MLB |
10% |
| Don Garber, MLS |
8% |
| Gary Bettman, NHL |
8% |
Responses: 698
Note: Only top responses shown.
Which two markets should be awarded an MLS franchise in the league's next round of expansion?
| Nashville |
33% |
| San Diego |
25% |
| Charlotte |
21% |
| Cincinnati |
19% |
| San Antonio |
17% |
| St. Louis |
17% |
| Sacramento |
15% |
| Detroit |
13% |
| Phoenix |
11% |
| Raleigh |
11% |
| Indianapolis |
7% |
| Tampa/St. Petersburg |
6% |
Responses: 667
Note: Respondents could select two.
The $150 million franchise expansion fee charged by MLS currently is:
| Too high |
44% |
| Just right |
47% |
| Too low |
9% |
Responses: 667
Should MLS adopt a relegation structure similar to the EPL?
| Yes |
43% |
| No |
27% |
| No opinion |
30% |
Responses: 678
Offers the most family-friendly game/event experience:
| Minor league baseball |
27% |
| MLB |
23% |
| NBA |
15% |
| MLS |
12% |
| NHL |
7% |
| NASCAR |
6% |
| WNBA |
4% |
Responses: 705
Note: Only top responses shown.
Where will the NHL expand to next?
| Seattle |
45% |
| Quebec City |
21% |
| Houston |
5% |
| Kansas City |
4% |
| Other |
5% |
| It will not expand |
20% |
Responses: 683
Do you agree with the NHL's decision to skip the 2018 Winter Olympics?
| Yes, it was the right move for the league |
27% |
| No, it hurts the league's growth potential |
55% |
| Undecided/No opinion |
19% |
Responses: 694
In five years, the Tampa Bay Rays will be playing:
| Within the Tampa/St. Petersburg area |
47% |
| Outside the Tampa/St. Petersburg area |
53% |
Responses: 682
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Canada and South Korea compete during the Overwatch World Cup at the Anaheim Convention Center;
Buying a franchise/charter in which of these leagues/sports would be viewed as the wisest investment five years from now?
| esports |
59% |
| Minor League Baseball |
12% |
| NASCAR |
7% |
| USL |
5% |
| WNBA |
5% |
| MLL |
3% |
| NWSL |
3% |
| Minor league hockey |
2% |
| NASL |
2% |
| NLL |
2% |
| AFL |
1% |
Responses: 670
