American Sports Fanship Survey (ASFS) 2026

The American Sports Fanship Survey was conducted by the Siena Research Institute in collaboration with St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication for the fourth time. This survey polled 3,084 respondents across the United States. 

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Releases

March Madness

Press Release 

Crosstabs

Online Sports Betting

Releasing on

Monday 4/13

Sports Fanship & Issues in Sport

Releasing on

Monday 4/20

Website

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Suggested APA Citation

Siena University & St. Bonaventure University. (2026). American Sports Fanship Survey. Siena Research Institute. Retrieved from https://sri.siena.edu/american-sports-fanship-survey-2026/