How Sports Movies Made A Comeback In 2023

When pop culture historians look back at 2023, they will remember it as the year of live events. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour will be the chapter heading, but very quietly, it has also been a banner year for live sports. Attendance at pro baseball, basketball, and hockey games rose steeply, while the NFL continues to achieve record levels of popularity. After staying inside for parts of the last three years, people are ready to live their best lives by experiencing the thrill of the game—their favorite game, any game—-in person. Even MLS attendance is up 5 percent.