One of America’s favorite pastimes is watching a sports game – on television, live at the stadium, or in the park. Football and baseball are the most popular in the U.S., but there are many other options from professional, minor league, and college sports teams, like soccer, hockey, basketball, and tennis.

Women’s sports are also a major part of American sports culture — from the WNBA and NWSL to college athletics, there are great opportunities to see world-class competition. NASCAR is also a hugely popular sport in certain parts of the United States, particularly in the Southeast and Midwest areas.

Check out the Sports & Recreation section of each state in our Cultural Compass guide to learn more about sports in your area, and consider trying out some favorite American sports for yourself!