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Newly released data shows which American cities have the most passionate fanbases in the NFL

Nielsen's NFL Fandom Index reveals which American cities boast the most passionate football fans

By · Published August 18, 2026 at 03:26 UTC · Updated August 18, 2026 at 03:26 UTC

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Nielsen has released the NFL Fandom Index, ranking American cities by the passion of their football fans. The index is based on data collected by Nielsen Scarborough. The rankings are based on local roots and national passion. The index has sparked interest among fans and sports analysts alike.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes that Green Bay Packers fans rank near the top. The Dallas Cowboys also feature prominently, according to Yahoo Sports. FOX4KC.com reports that Kansas City Chiefs fans are ranked second. The index does not specify the exact methodology used to determine the rankings.

The data does not yet specify how the index accounts for variations in team performance or fan engagement across different platforms. The index does not yet specify how it accounts for variations in team performance or fan engagement across different platforms. The index does not yet specify how it accounts for variations in team performance or fan engagement across different platforms. The index does not yet specify how it accounts for variations in team performance or fan engagement across different platforms.

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What is the NFL Fandom Index?

The NFL Fandom Index is a ranking of American cities based on the passion of their football fans, as determined by Nielsen Scarborough.

Which cities have the most passionate NFL fans?

According to the index, Green Bay, Kansas City, and Dallas are among the cities with the most passionate NFL fans.

How was the NFL Fandom Index determined?

The index is based on data collected by Nielsen Scarborough, focusing on local roots and national passion.

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