Are you a sports enthusiast? Then time your holiday with these thrilling American sports. There’s no doubt that you’ll come away with unforgettable memories!
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
Abbreviated to NASCAR, each season begins with the Daytona 500 race in Florida in February. This is followed by 36 races over the next 10 months.
National Football League
Depending on which parts of the USA you’re visiting, check the schedule to see if there are any NFL home games. This beloved sport was founded with only 10 teams and has now grown to 32 teams with a season spanning 17 weeks and 256 games. The season ends with the pinnacle event – Super Bowl, held in the first week of February – which attracts viewers from around the world with its famous halftime show.
US Open
The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam tennis tournament, held after the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon in late August. Since 1978, people have flocked to Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York City to watch tennis greats like Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff battle it out.
National Basketball Association
Did you know that basketball’s epic three-point shots weren’t introduced to the NBA until 1979? The first one was made by Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics. With big names (past and present) like Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Larry Bird, you may be able to time your holiday with a NBA game if visiting between October to June.
National Hockey League
The NHL spans North America with 25 American and 7 Canadian teams showing extreme speed and skill on the ice rink. The main season is held from October to April, before the annual Stanley Cup playoffs.
Major League Baseball
Batter up! Known as ‘America’s favourite pastime’, baseball season is a firm favourite. Starting in late March, the baseball season runs through to the World Series which are held in October. The New York Yankees are prolific MLB champions, having won 27 of 41 appearances.
If there’s one thing America does right, it’s putting on some thrilling sporting events! Explore the USA on a Globus or Cosmos tour.
