The Brand Keys Sports Loyalty Index gives an apples-to-apples comparison of the intensity with which fans support the home team vs. the corresponding values for the fans of the other teams in the market. Go here to learn more about the Index, including information on how to commission a custom-tailored edition for your company.
2000 Team Ranking by Category
Here are the top and bottom 5 teams in each league we surveyed:
Major League Baseball
Top Five
1. Cleveland Indians
2. New York Yankees
3. Houston Astros
4. Atlanta Braves
5. Colorado Rockies
Bottom Five
30. Florida Marlins
29. California Angels
28. Tampa Bay Devil Rays
27. Minnesota Twins
26. San Diego Padres
26. Baltimore Orioles (tie)
26. Chicago Cubs (tie)
National Football League
Top Five
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
2. New York Jets
3. Green Bay Packers
4. Minnesota Vikings
5. Indianapolis Colts
5. Buffalo Bills (tie)
Bottom Five
31. Carolina Panthers
30. Cincinnati Bengals
29. Oakland Raiders
28. Philadelphia Eagles
27. New Orleans Saints
National Basketball Association
Top Five
1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Phoenix Suns
3. Indiana Pacers
4. Chicago Bulls
5. San Antonio Spurs
Bottom Five
29. Washington Wizards
28. Los Angeles Clippers
27. Dallas Mavericks
26. Golden State Warriors
25. Denver Nuggets
National Hockey League
Top Five
1. Detroit Red Wings
2. New Jersey Devils
3. Boston Bruins
4. Dallas Stars
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
Bottom Five
26. Anaheim Mighty Ducks
25. Chicago Blackhawks
24. Atlanta Thrashers
23. Tampa Bay Lightning
23. Nashville Predators (tie)
22. Vancouver Canucks