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Chicago’s Sports Events Culture

Considering that Chicago is a city with an impressive population of over 3 million people, it is not surprising that the city has a rich sports culture. Not only does the city boast several professional sports teams, it also hosts numerous amateur competitions and events. With a plethora of sports related events and opportunities to choose from, it is no wonder that the city has been dubbed the best sport city in the country.

As a matter of fact, the city is the home of the famous Chicago Blackhawks NHL franchise, and has a strong presence in baseball as well. In the past decade, the NHL has had its most successful season in the city’s history. Its minor league baseball teams have also made the Chicago area a hotbed of baseball activity.

Aside from the Cubs and the Bears, Chicago has an impressive collection of professional and amateur sports teams to choose from. This includes the aforementioned Blackhawks and their ilk, the NFL’s Chicago Bears and their kin, as well as several minor league baseball and football teams. The aforementioned sports teams also ascribe to the city’s economy, with the aforementioned sports teams generating an estimated $600 million per year.

Despite the fact that Chicago has not been the winner in its sport of choice in the past few decades, it still has the honor of being the best sports town in the country. The city has been named “Best City for Sports Fans” on more than one occasion. As a result, the city has one of the largest populations of sports enthusiasts in the United States.