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Chicago Sports Events Culture

Whether it’s the NHL’s Blackhawks, the NBA’s Bulls, the MLB’s Cubs, or the NFL’s Bears, Chicago has sports aplenty. In fact, the city is one of only four American cities to have teams in all five major professional sports.

One of the reasons is the sheer number of sports fans. It’s no wonder that the city boasts the country’s largest concentration of sports enthusiasts. It’s also no wonder that the city was named as the “best sports town” in the world by Sporting News magazine in 2012.

There are certainly no shortage of notable sports teams in Chicago, from the minor league to the top of the food chain. But what makes the city so special is its sports culture. It’s no secret that the city has a storied hockey franchise, and many sports fans are fiercely loyal to their local team. Even the smallest of sports fans can’t help but cheer on their team.

The city has also earned a spot in TSE’s annual rankings of sport cities, which is a testament to its renaissance. Aside from its sports teams, Chicago has also hosted numerous large-scale, high-profile events, from the aforementioned NBA playoffs to the NFL’s big game. It’s no surprise that the city has earned a spot on several notable lists, from the aforementioned TSE’s list to CNN’s recent list of the world’s best cities for a night out.

The city has also spawned a variety of notable amateur sports teams, including the Cubs’ baseball affiliate, the Chicago White Sox.