The sports teams in Georgia are both professional and amateur, with the majority belonging to the national leagues. The most popular sports in Georgia are soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, and football. There are also several other sports that have grown in popularity in recent years. The table below shows the most popular sports teams in Georgia.
Basketball
Georgia has a long tradition of basketball excellence. The Georgia Bulldogs are one of the nation’s most successful basketball teams, having won the national championship in 1936, 1982, and 2018. The Georgia State Panthers are the second most popular basketball team in the state. The Panthers play in the Sun Belt Conference. The Georgia Southern Eagles are also a very successful basketball program. The Eagles compete in the Southern Conference. The Kennesaw State University Owls are also a very successful basketball program.
Baseball
Georgia has a proud baseball tradition, and several professional baseball teams call the state home. The Atlanta Braves are one of the most successful franchises in professional baseball, having won the National League Championship in 1993 and the World Series in 1995. The Atlanta Braves also play home games in the state of Georgia. The Double-A affiliate of the Braves is the Georgia Swarm. The Georgia Swarm play in the Southern League. The Rome Braves are a Double-A team in the South Atlantic League. The Rome Braves have won the league championship in 2001 and 2002.
Football
Georgia has one of the oldest and most successful college football programs in the nation with the Georgia Bulldogs. The Bulldogs have won the SEC championship in 1980, 1982, 1990, and 2008. The Bulldogs also have a long history of success in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons are the most successful NFL team in Georgia. The Falcons have won the Super Bowl in 1966, 1978, and 1999. The Georgia Bulldogs also have a long history of success in the NFL. The New York Giants are the most successful NFL team in Georgia. The Giants have won the Super Bowl in 2008 and 2011.
Tennis
The state of Georgia has a proud tennis tradition, and several tennis teams in Georgia compete at the highest level. The tennis teams in Georgia include the Atlanta Crash, Kennesaw State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, and the Atlanta Athletic Club. The tennis season in Georgia runs from early fall to late spring.
Summary
Georgia has a long history of success in sports. The state has more national championships in sports than any other state. The state also has many successful professional sports teams. The state’s popularity in sports has grown in recent years due to the success of several professional and collegiate teams.