America’s pastime remains a cherished tradition across the country.
According to a Vivid Seats-commissioned survey, nearly one-third (32%) of Americans are most excited to attend an MLB game this year.
While baseball fans unite in their love for the game, team loyalties vary by region. As the 2025 MLB season begins, new Vivid Seats data reveals which teams hold the most fan power in the ballpark. By tracking ticket sales by billing ZIP code from 2024 to the present, we’ve determined the most popular MLB team in each county across all 50 states.
Explore the interactive map below to see which team leads in your area based on Vivid Seats’ MLB ticket sales data.
America is #ForTheA
The Atlanta Braves have a unique history of building a nationwide fan base, thanks in large part to their regular broadcasts on TBS throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, which introduced them to baseball fans across the country.
Thanks to their extensive television reach and limited competition from other major league teams in the South, the Braves have cemented themselves as the region’s most dominant team. As a result, the Braves hold the title for the most popular team in the most counties.
In Georgia alone, 150 counties favor the Braves. With strong support across Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, the Braves lead in a total of 480 counties nationwide.
The Shohei Ohtani Effect Continues
With Shohei Ohtani expected to make his pitching debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, the reigning World Series champions are the hottest team in the league this season, with an average ticket price of $181.
The Dodgers continue to dominate Southern California’s fanbase, while the Angels maintain a stronghold in Orange County and the Padres hold their ground in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Red Sox in Florida
Call it the Fenway Effect. Or maybe it’s the influx of Massachusetts transplants seeking sunnier skies. Or it could be a testament to the team’s enduring popularity amongst baseball fans.
The Boston Red Sox are the top team in two Florida counties: Collier and Lee, located along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Many New York and New Jersey transplants have stuck with their team allegiances in Florida as well. Even when excluding spring training ticket sales, the New York Mets still dominate five counties in Florida.
Astros vs. Rangers and the Lone Star State’s Baseball Split
Texas is a battleground for MLB loyalty, with a clear divide between the Houston Astros in the south and the Texas Rangers in the north—a rivalry that has only intensified over the years.
Following their 2023 World Series victory, the Rangers have cemented themselves as the most popular MLB team in Texas, leading in 138 counties. Meanwhile, El Paso County favors the Los Angeles Dodgers—despite being over 800 miles from Dodger Stadium.
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*Information reflects Vivid Seats data for 2024-2025 regular seasons as of March 2025.
**This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Vivid Seats from December 10-12, 2024, among 2,095 adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
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