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U.S. sports fans spend about $2,000 a year on their favorite teams—many find themselves in debt as a result

CNBC · August 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM

U.S. sports fans spend about $2,000 a year on their favorite teams—many find themselves in debt as a result

As football season approaches, many Americans are planning to take on debt to pay for tickets, memorabilia, parlays and more.

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U.S. sports fans spend about $2,000 a year on their favorite teams—many find themselves in debt as a result

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