What sport is popular in New Orleans?

The Most Popular Sports In The World

Rank	Sport	Estimated Global Following
1	Soccer (Association Football)	4.0 Billion
2	Cricket	2.5 Billion
3	Hockey (Ice and Field)	2 Billion
4	Tennis	1 Billion

What is the most popular sport in Louisiana?

American football
Sports are very popular in Louisiana. American football is the most popular sport throughout the state. Other popular athletic sports include basketball and baseball.

What is the main sport in Louisiana?

Professional teams

Sport	Club	League
American Football	New Orleans Saints	National Football League
Basketball	New Orleans Pelicans	National Basketball Association
Rugby Union	New Orleans Gold	Major League Rugby

What sports are in New Orleans?

In New Orleans, we root for the Saints (NFL football), the Pelicans (NBA basketball), and the Jesters (semi-pro soccer). Sporting events in the Crescent City are just another chance to gather with friends and family to celebrate a lifestyle that’s uniquely ours.

What’s Louisiana famous for?

Louisiana is a southeastern state that’s a true “melting pot” of cultures: French, African, French-Canadian, and modern American. It’s famous for its unique Creole and Cajun culture, food, jazz music, and Mardi Gras festival. What is this? You can also find fishing, state parks, and wartime exhibits.

Did New Orleans ever have a hockey team?

The New Orleans Brass were a hockey team in the ECHL from 1997 to 2002….

New Orleans Brass
City	New Orleans, Louisiana
League	East Coast Hockey League
Founded	1997
Operated	1997–2002