Major League Baseball ranks highest among Utahns' desired pro sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
A recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey indicates that 43% of Utahns prefer Major League Baseball as the next professional sports league in the state, followed closely by the NFL at 35%. Salt Lake City is a top contender for a potential MLB expansion, supported by a strong ownership group and secured stadium funding. The survey reveals that support for baseball is especially high among baby boomers at 57%. The Big League Utah coalition is actively working to bring MLB to Salt Lake City, having already secured a $900 million commitment for stadium construction costs.
- •43% of Utahns support MLB expansion; NFL follows at 35%
- •Salt Lake City is a leading candidate for MLB expansion
- •Big League Utah is actively promoting baseball in the region
- •Survey shows over half of baby boomers favor MLB
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — NFL? MLB? WNBA? Here’s the pro sport Utahns would most like to see come to town
"A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politic survey asked Utahns what league they would most like to see become part of the state's sports landscape.
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