Boston Named Best 'Football City' in America

WalletHub study highlights Boston as the top city for NFL and college football fans.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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As the New England Patriots prepare for the Big Game against the Seattle Seahawks, a new study by WalletHub has named Boston, Massachusetts as the best 'Football City' in America. The study analyzed 21 metrics related to professional and college football team performance, including average ticket prices and championship victories.

Why it matters

Boston's ranking as the top football city in the country highlights the strong passion and engagement of its sports fans, especially around the beloved New England Patriots. This recognition comes as the Patriots make their 12th Super Bowl appearance, cementing the team's dynasty and the city's status as a premier destination for football enthusiasts.

The details

The WalletHub study looked at factors like the performance of local NFL teams, average ticket prices, and the number of college football championship victories. Boston ranked 4th nationally for professional football fans and 207th for college football fans. Other top cities included Pittsburgh, Dallas, and Green Bay.

  • The Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in the Big Game this weekend.
  • WalletHub recently released its rankings of the best and worst cities for football fans in America.

The players

New England Patriots

The professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area that competes in the National Football League (NFL).

Seattle Seahawks

The professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington that competes in the National Football League (NFL).

WalletHub

A personal finance website that provides credit scores, credit reports, and other financial tools and information.

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What’s next

As the Patriots prepare for the Big Game, fans in Boston and across New England will be closely following the team's quest for another championship.

The takeaway

Boston's recognition as the best 'Football City' in America underscores the deep-rooted love and devotion of its sports fans, who have supported the New England Patriots through their dynasty and countless Super Bowl appearances.