Manchester City’s popularity in the United States has soared in recent years, with the club establishing itself as one of the most beloved and successful teams in the country.Manchester City’s popularity in the United States has soared in recent years, with the club establishing itself as one of the most beloved and successful teams in the country. The club’s recent success, including four consecutive Premier League titles, has played a major role in its growing popularity. City are now the most-watched Premier League club in the US, according to sports data company Nielsen, and they are also the most recognised and most-loved club, according to YouGov. City’s popularity is also evident in the record-breaking television audience for their match against Arsenal in March, which was watched by a record 2.6 million people in the United States. The club’s upcoming pre-season tour of the United States is expected to attract huge crowds, with a potential audience of 257,000 fans across the four games. City will play against Celtic, AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea during the tour. The club’s success and popularity in the United States is a testament to the exciting and attacking style of football that has become synonymous with the Guardiola era. City’s players, including Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, are some of the most talented and recognisable players in the world, and their performances have captured the imagination of American fans. The club’s commitment to the United States is also evident in its investment in the country. City have opened an office in New York and have launched a number of initiatives to connect with American fans, including the Cityzens Giving back program. As City continue to grow in popularity in the United States, it is likely that the club will continue to invest in the country and strengthen its relationship with American fans.
The Cityzens have made up for lost time and have become one of the most popular clubs across the pond, breaking records and attracting legions of fans
Manchester City are back in the United States and are set to receive their biggest reception yet, playing in front of a potential crowd of 257,000 fans across the four games that make up their pre-season tour. They kick off their trip against Celtic at the Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill on July 23, before taking on AC Milan at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 27.
This is followed by a thrilling match against Guardiola’s boyhood club Barcelona at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, while City close the tour in style with a clash against Chelsea at the 100,000-capacity Ohio Stadium.
City have much to celebrate as they return to the United States. They’ll be proud to have won their fourth straight Premier League title, and they can also boast the fact that they’re the most popular team in the country based on a number of metrics. They were the most-watched Premier League club in the US across all competitions in the 2022-23 season, according to sports data company Nielsen, as well as the most recognised Premier League brand and most-loved club, according to YouGov.
In March, City also made history on American television when their match against Arsenal was watched by a record 2.6 million people, the highest ever audience for a Premier League match in the country.
