Leading reasons among sports fans for not playing fantasy sports in the U.S. 2022

Published by Statista Research Department, May 11, 2023
When surveyed in 2022, the leading reason stated by avid sports fans for not participating in fantasy sports was a lack of knowledge of fantasy sports, with 46 percent saying so. In contrast, a lack of interest in sports was the chief obstacle that stopped 63 percent of light sports fans from taking part in fantasy sports.

Most common reasons for not playing fantasy sports among sports fans in the United States as of July 2022, by fan type

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Release date

September 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

January to July, 2022

Age group

12 years and older

Special properties

all survey participants were sports fans

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

Respondents were able to choose multiple answers.

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