The world of sports remains dominated by the heavyweight regions of North America, Europe, and Oceania. The US has four major sports leagues: NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. Europe also has a plethora of sports leagues, including the Premier League (soccer), Bundesliga (soccer), and a few more. Oceania is home to Australian rules football which sees 11 players on the field. It begs the question, which is the best league? Today, we take a look at the seven best sports leagues in the world. Stick around to find where your sports league lies.
NBA
The NBA is a league of stars. Teams often form around one or two-star players, and the rest of the team is formed around them. This means that every team has a chance no matter what. Players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Chris Paul, DeMarcus Cousins (and more) have all been on teams in the bottom tier of the league and made it to the playoffs. The NBA is also very competitive and available at sports betting in Arizona. Moreover, any team has multiple stars on their roster due to the draft.
NFL
The National Football League is one of the best sports leagues in the country and the world. Officially established in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, this league has undergone numerous changes since its inception but continues to go from strength to strength. With some of the most valuable sports teams and a regular season that boasts 17 weeks’ worth of footballing action, there’s nothing like good old American football on a Sunday afternoon! Fantasy football has become increasingly popular with NFL lovers across America in recent years. We can only expect more.
La Liga
La Liga is widely popular as the world’s best domestic football competition. It has been home to the sport’s two greatest ever players: Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas, as well as a whole host of other stars including Alfredo Di Stefano, Ferenc Puskas, Hugo Sanchez, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Johan Cruyff, Luis Figo, and Hristo Stoichkov. The league has had a few dark years recently due to the prevalence of dirty diving on the pitch and the dominance of Real Madrid and Barcelona over their rivals. However, it is still more competitive than its English equivalent.
NHL
Why it’s great: If you’re looking for nonstop scoring on the ice, then the NHL may not be your cup of tea. But if you enjoy a good old-fashioned defensive battle, then this is the league for you. The NHL has produced some of the greatest athletes globally, and these guys are not only fast and strong but also incredibly skilled. It’s like watching a game of chess between two groups of people who can skate at 25 miles per hour while carrying a big piece of wood and banging into each other.
Premier League
In the last five years, the Premier League remains the most exciting in the world. The money in the league is amazing, and it’s made for an environment where the teams can buy any player they want if the price is right. In addition to that, there are no restrictions on foreign players. This allows for a lot of diversity in a league that is full of homegrown talent. The recent influx of money into the league has also made it more competitive than ever before. Thus, it the best players from Europe.
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club competition in the world. This annual tournament draws the best teams from around Europe and teams from Asia and North America in recent years. The tournament is a product by UEFA, soccer’s governing body in Europe. The Champions League used to be called the European Cup but later changed in 1992. The tournament’s current format involves 32 teams competing for the title of European Champion. The teams remain separated into eight groups of 4, with each team playing the other three twice — home and away.
The rankings bases on average attendance, TV ratings, and online views per game. MLS fans are second only to NFL in the US in terms of passion and support. No.1 position is not a surprise at all. With teams like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and other giant clubs make La Liga one of the world’s top 5 leagues. NHL had a long history. In the last few years it is one of the league that gained the most popularity among Americans. Biggest advantage of NHL is its national TV coverage across NBC networks.
