Preferences for viewing selected live sports in the U.S. 2023, by platform type

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Julia Stoll
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Dec 10, 2024
As of March 2023, the preferred method for watching live sports among Americans was still traditional broadcast television. A survey revealed that 57 percent of respondents chose to view baseball and basketball games via cable, satellite, or antenna services. In comparison, only 43 percent of respondents opted for various streaming apps to watch these sports.

Most preferred viewing method for watching selected live sports in the United States as of March 2023

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Statistic: Most preferred viewing method for watching selected live sports in the United States as of March 2023

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Release date

March 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

March 2023

Number of respondents

1,041 respondents

Method of interview

Online panel

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