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Pro sports leagues are doing whatever they can to engage Gen Z

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While cord-cutting has been on the rise for years, Gen Z is the 1st generation to grow up as true digital natives, per Mic. As a result, they’re far less likely to watch live sports than previous generations.

Pro sports leagues are doing whatever they can to engage Gen Z

This finding isn’t lost on professional sports leagues, who are finding new ways to engage with young sports fans.

Examples include:

  • The NFL partnering with livestreamer Ninja in 2018 to co-stream a game on Thursday Night Football
  • The MLB running a contest where budding TikTok influencers could win the chance to be ambassadors
  • The NBA partnering with Take-Two Interactive to launch the NBA 2k esports league

However the leagues reach Gen Z, one thing seems clear — the future of fandom will be decentralized.
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Gen Z

Sports And Esports

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