Do you generally prefer for the sports team that's been the best all season to win the championship or for a team that was not the best all season to win?

Conducted

January 7, 2026

3140 US adults surveyed

Conducted January 7, 2026

YouGov surveyed 3140 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Prefer the best team to win

26%

Prefer a team that was not the best all season to win

13%

No preference

51%

Not sure

10%

Do you generally prefer for the sports team that's been the best all season to win the championship or for a team that was not the best all season to win?

Conducted January 7, 2026

YouGov surveyed 3140 US adults

Prefer the best team to win

26%

Prefer a team that was not the best all season to win

13%

No preference

51%

Not sure

10%

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