The sports teams that are most popular in Arizona.

Arizona’s Most Popular Sports Teams
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Arizona, boasting a population of over 7 million, is filled with passionate sports fans who eagerly support their favorite teams, even utilizing the many betting apps accessible within the state.

In Arizona, you can find some of the largest sports teams in America, such as the Suns, Cardinals, and Coyotes. The most popular team in each city may differ.

To determine the most popular teams in Arizona, we analyzed the Google search volumes for each team over the past year. By calculating the average monthly search volume, we were able to rank the top teams. Continue reading to see where your favorite team stands, and don’t forget to check out the latest promotions from Arizona sportsbooks.

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1. The Phoenix Suns have 854,000 monthly searches.

The Phoenix Suns, the most popular sports team in Arizona, receive over 854,000 monthly Google searches, surpassing the combined total of the next two ranked teams. Their recent achievements have solidified their position as a top choice among Arizona sportsbooks following their debut in September 2021.

The Suns are adored by fans in many major cities across Arizona, such as Phoenix (population 370,000), Mesa (population 76,600), and Glendale (population 51,700). Supporters can demonstrate their backing by placing bets on the Suns’ potential to win the NBA Championship and other competitions.

The Arizona Cardinals have 598,000 monthly searches.

The Arizona Cardinals of the NFL rank second in monthly Google searches with nearly 600,000. They are consistently the second most popular team in major Arizona cities like Phoenix (180,400), Mesa (46,500), and Glendale (33,200).

Despite being a relatively new venue, State Farm Stadium, home of the Cardinals, has already hosted multiple Super Bowls.

The Arizona Diamondbacks receive 150,000 monthly searches.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are the third most popular sports team in the state, receiving 150,000 monthly Google searches, with 46,500 of those searches originating from Phoenix.

The Arizona Wildcats have 124,000 monthly searches.

The Arizona Wildcats are a prominent college sports brand, with 123,900 monthly Google searches, solidifying their position as one of the most popular sports organizations in Arizona. In Tucson specifically, they reign as the most sought-after team with 53,600 searches, surpassing the Suns (44,300), Cardinals (37,800), and Diamondbacks (13,700).

The Arizona Coyotes receive 100,000 monthly searches.

The Arizona Coyotes, a beloved hockey team in Arizona, hold the fifth spot with almost 100,000 monthly Google searches. Despite low odds of winning the Stanley Cup, the Coyotes are among the top three most popular sports franchises in Glendale (3rd – 9,300), Scottsdale (3rd – 11,100), and Peoria (3rd – 6,600) within the NHL.

The most popular teams in each city in Arizona.

Phoenix

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns370,000
2 Arizona Cardinals180,000
3⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks46,000
4 Arizona Coyotes36,000
5 Phoenix Mercury19,700
6 Arizona Wildcats17,700
7 Arizona Rattlers8,200
8⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC2,300
9 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks2,200
10 Arizona State Sun Devils1,800


Tucson

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Arizona Wildcats53,600
2 Phoenix Suns44,300
3 Arizona Cardinals37,800
4⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks13,700
5 Tuscon Roadrunners7,300
6⚽️ FC Tucson7,000
7 Arizona Coyotes6,700
8 Phoenix Mercury4,100
9⚾️ Tuscon Saguaros3,100
10 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,900


Mesa

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns76,600
2 Arizona Cardinals46,500
3⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks13,300
4 Arizona Coyotes9,200
5 Arizona Wildcats5,800
6 Phoenix Mercury5,600
7 Arizona Rattlers2,700
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,600
9 Arizona State Sun Devils900
10⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC900


Chandler

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns44,600
2 Arizona Cardinals28,600
3⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks9,700
4 Arizona Coyotes7,700
5 Arizona Wildcats4,400
6 Phoenix Mercury4,100
7 Arizona Rattlers1,900
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,500
9⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC1,300
10 Arizona State Sun Devils800


Gilbert

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns37,200
2 Arizona Cardinals24,400
3⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks7,600
4 Arizona Coyotes6,700
5 Arizona Wildcats3,900
6 Phoenix Mercury3,800
7 Arizona Rattlers2,100
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,500
9⚽️ FC Arizona700
10⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC700


Glendale

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns51,700
2 Arizona Cardinals33,200
3 Arizona Coyotes9,300
4⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks8,500
5 Phoenix Mercury4,300
6 Arizona Wildcats3,500
7 Arizona Rattlers1,900
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,500
9 Arizona State Sun Devils700
10⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC600


Scottsdale

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns56,600
2 Arizona Cardinals31,700
3 Arizona Coyotes11,100
4⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks10,700
5 Arizona Wildcats5,300
6 Phoenix Mercury4,600
7 Arizona Rattlers2,100
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,600
9⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC800
10 Arizona State Sun Devils800


Peoria

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns31,300
2 Arizona Cardinals21,600
3 Arizona Coyotes6,600
4⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks6,400
5 Phoenix Mercury3,300
6 Arizona Wildcats2,800
7 Arizona Rattlers1,700
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,300
9⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC500
10 Arizona State Sun Devils500


Tempe

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns44,400
2 Arizona Cardinals26,400
3⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks7,800
4 Arizona Coyotes6,900
5 Phoenix Mercury4,800
6 Arizona Wildcats4,100
7 Arizona Rattlers1,800
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,600
9 Arizona State Sun Devils1,100
10⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC900


Surprise

Rank Team Avg. Monthly Search Volume
1 Phoenix Suns18,500
2 Arizona Cardinals14,700
3⚾️ Arizona Diamondbacks5,500
4 Arizona Coyotes5,000
5 Phoenix Mercury2,600
6 Arizona Wildcats1,900
7 Arizona Rattlers1,300
8 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks1,200
9⚽️ Phoenix Rising FC500
10 Arizona State Sun Devils400


The high search volumes for sports in Arizona are expected, given the state’s widespread interest in watching sports as a favorite pastime.

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