Biggest Male Celebrity Sports Fans

Although it’s easy to think that male celebrities are worlds away from the lives that we live, it seems as though they’re just like us in some ways. While they may not have a regular 9-5, and they might not have to do their own DIY, many of them do love their sports.

They have a favorite team, they watch every game on television, they wear their team’s colors, and they even go to watch the games in real-time. In fact, these male celebs have made no secret of the fact that they love sports, and they aren’t afraid to shout about it. Whether you agree with their team choice or not, you’ve gotta love these guys, right?

Thanks to his work as a comedian and actor, Kevin Hart has been able to befriend some of the biggest names in the business, but it seems as though he’s also friends with some of the biggest sporting names in the business. He’s pretty chummy with Joel Embiid, and that’s because Hart regularly attends Philadelphia 76ers games. He’s a huge basketball fan, and while he might not be tall enough to be the next big baller name in the game, he’s made sure to create an epic court set-up at home.

Justin Timberlake may be one of the busiest men in the business, but he still leaves time in his diary to play sports – and to cheer his favorite sports teams. As a huge fan of the Memphis Grizzlies, JT took this to a whole new level when he and his wife decided to become minority owners of the team. As if that wasn’t enough, he’s also a keen golfer and is friends with some big names in the golfing world. Just because he could, Justin bought a run-down golf course in his hometown and completely redeveloped it into something extraordinary.

If you’re a fan of the New York Knicks, you’ll probably know that Spike Lee is one too. In fact, he has become their ultimate cheerleader over the years, and he has been considered as one of their biggest fans for decades. Whenever he’s not acting or directing the latest blockbuster, he makes his way to the bleachers to watch this team shoot their shots. Of course, he never sets foot into the stadium without wearing his New York Knicks attire. He loves the Knicks, and that’s that.

Whether you know him as the Mark with the Funky Bunch as his friends, or the Mark with the Hollywood actors as his friends, it’s hard to deny that this man is kind of a big deal. While his professional career has been incredibly busy, he always makes time for his Bostonian roots – and the sports teams that exist in this city. He regularly sports jerseys for the Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots, and Celtics, and it seems as though he can’t get enough of cheering for his home city.

Everyone knows who Ice Cube is, right? Whether you’re familiar with him as a rapper or an actor, it’s fair to say that this guy has become hugely famous over the course of his career. When he’s not dealing with his busy schedule, though, it seems as though Ice Cube loves nothing more than watching his favorite sports. He’s a huge fan of the Oakland Raiders, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the LA Lakers, and he’s even written a song that features a line about how the Lakers once beat the Seattle Supersonics.

Billy Crystal has been in the public eye for decades, and this actor and comedian has become well-known across the world of his talent. He’s also become well-known for his love of the Los Angeles Clippers. He has been a fan since the 1980s, and he was even a fan when they were at the bottom of the league and barely scraping by. Because of this, he is often considered to be one of the OG celebrity Clippers fans. We bet the team loves seeing him on the sidelines when he gets the chance to see them play.

Rob Riggle is a huge name in the comedy world, and there’s a high chance that you have watched him on your screens more than you could count. Yet, did you know that he’s a huge sports fan? You probably already do, because this guy makes no secret about the fact that he’s one of the biggest football fans out there. While he’s fond of any team within the Kansas City area, he’s pledged allegiance to the Kansas City Chiefs for many years now. He’s even part of the popular comedy skit program, Fox NFL Sunday.

If you’re familiar with the life and times of Will Ferrell, you’ll know that this man often dips his acting toes into sports movies. He’s taken on figure skating in Blades of Glory, basketball in Semi-Pro, NASCAR racing in Talladega Nights, and even soccer in Kicking and Screaming. These were probably dreams come true for sports fanatic Will. He’s a huge fan of USC Trojan football and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he tries to watch as many games as he can. He’s also been known to rock sports jerseys on a regular basis, just because he can.

Fans know Lil’ Wayne for his impact on the music world, but this rapper has made no secret of the fact that he’s one of the biggest sports fans in the business. He has previously been spotted supporting the likes of the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Lakers, but he just seems to love the sporting world as a whole. He regularly appears on television shows, and radio shows where he talks about the game, and he has proved to everyone that he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to his sports of choice.

Known as the king of the South, most people know that Matthew McConaughey has roots in Texas. Because of this, it will probably come as no surprise to learn that he loves every sports team that the University of Texas has to offer. He’s also a Washington Redskins fan – but his one true love lies within the Longhorns. It seems as though Matthew has also taken his love for Texas University to a whole new level because he’s now a professor there. This means that he can attend even more of their games…

Snoop Dogg is the kind of man who can do anything, and aside from being a living legend, this man is also a huge sports fan. While he seems to love all sports and all teams – as long as they are winning – he has long been associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Lakers. As if that wasn’t cool enough, Snoop’s son used to play football at college, and the rapper himself has decided to become the head coach of another son’s youth football team. They’re called the Snoop Youth Football League.

If you know anything about Travis Scott, you may know that he’s a huge name in the music world – but you also may know that he was born and raised in Houston. As such, he has continued to support the Houston Rockets for most of his life. Although he now lives a far-cry from the life he lived back in Houston, he still makes time for his home team. He can often be seen sitting courtside at their games, and he has also taken his baby mama, Kylie Jenner, along for the ride in the past.

Jon Hamm was born in St. Louis, he studied at the University of Missouri, and he has been an avid fan of every St. Louis sports team in the business since he was a youngster. It seems as though this love will never go away, and the actor isn’t afraid to shout it from the rooftops. As a keen lover of the St. Louis Cardinals, he even got the chance to take part in the 2012 MLB All-Star Celebrity softball game, and he proudly wore a Cardinals jersey for good luck. As if that wasn’t enough, Jon also loves golf.

If you’re familiar with rapper Macklemore, you’ll probably be familiar with the fact that he is a huge Seattle Seahawks fan. Not only has he been following this team since he was a youngster, but since making his way into the limelight, he has made his love for them even more apparent. He has often written songs that feature iconic Seahawks moments and Seahawks players, and he was even personally invited by the team to play at their 2014 NFC championship game half-time show. Of course, he didn’t need much convincing to say yes.

Everyone knows that Jerry Seinfeld is a huge name in the acting and comedy game, but it seems as though he’s also a huge name in the baseball game. That’s because he’s one of the biggest celebrity sports fans that this world has to offer, and he’s particularly fond of the New York Mets. He’s a New Yorker through-and-through, and he’s grown up watching and playing baseball. Because of this, he regularly chats to Steve Somers on his sports radio program about baseball as a whole – but mostly about the Mets.

If you know anything about Bill Murray, it’s probably the fact that he’s a huge sports fan. In fact, he received baseball’s Hilda Award in 2006 for his “distinguished service to the game.” He’s long been associated with the Chicago Cubs, but it seems as though he doesn’t like to just stick to one sport. He does, in fact, follow every team within the Chicago area, including the Chicago Bears and other teams. Alongside this, he loves golf and is even the part-owner of two minor-league baseball teams. He’s pretty cool, right?

Denzel Washington may be a huge name in Hollywood, but did you know that he used to play football in college? He played point guard under P.J. Carlesimo and reports suggest that he was pretty good. While he loves football and basketball, he has made a name for himself over the years as being a keen baseball fan. His team is the New York Yankees, and he never attends a game without wearing his signature all-black baseball cap. It’s become a tradition for him now, and his fans love it.

Vince Vaughn is known for acting alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, but when he’s not working with Jennifer Aniston or Will Ferrell, he’s spending his free time supporting his favorite Chicago sports teams. While it’s now known why he supports this particular city and their sporting endeavors, he’s often seen on the front row for Chicago Blackhawks games, as well as games for the Cubs and the Bears. If they’re from Chicago, then he probably supports them.

While Jay-Z and his wife, Beyonce, like to keep away from the limelight and keep their family lives private, they will regularly make their way out of their mega-mansion to watch sports games. Yes, these guys love sitting on the sidelines, and they especially love watching the Brooklyn Nets. What you might not know about this rapper, though, is the fact that Jay-Z used to be a part-owner of this basketball team. Because of this, they try to watch as many games as they possibly can.

Paul Rudd may be known as the man who just doesn’t age, but it seems as though people also know him as the man who just loves the Kansas City Royals. After moving to Kansas when he was a youngster, Paul quickly became obsessed with all of the sports teams in the area – and he still is today. From the Royals to the Chiefs, you can bet your bottom dollar that he’s got a few of their jerseys in his closet. He also regularly watches these teams play in the flesh.

Although there’s no doubt about the fact that Prince Harry has his hands full, it seems as though he loves to make time for his love of sport. The member of the Royal Family has been introduced to various sports over the course of his life, and many of them are quintessentially British. He is a keen polo player, he loves to play cricket, and he’s been a fan of Arsenal FC for years. While he’s not technically allowed to say that he supports this team because he is supposed to stay neutral, he has let it slip before.

Jack Nicholson has been in the business since the 1950s, but he’s been a long-standing fan of the Los Angeles Lakers almost as long. In fact, he has been a season-ticket holder since 1970, and he has continued to support the team ever since. While he regularly attends games, many die-hard fans have realized that he has become much more subtle over the years. Although he becomes pretty animated from his seat, he used to shout and scream at them in his heyday. That’s something we would have loved to see.

Drake may be known for being one of the most famous rappers of our time, but it seems as though he’s also built up a reputation for himself as being one of the most famous sports fans of our time. While he caused an uproar in 2013 when he was denied access to the Miami Heat locker room, he seems to have since gotten over this and pledged his allegiance to the Toronto Raptors. However, that doesn’t mean that he supports this team exclusively. He just seems to love sport in general.

Many celebs support the teams that play where they grew up, and that’s no different for Philadelphia native, Bradley Cooper. This Hollywood actor was born and raised in this city, and as such, he has grown to love the Philadelphia Eagles. What’s even cooler about this guy is that he has previously been able to mesh his career and his sports love into one. While starring in Silver Linings Playbook, he got to play a character who was a huge Eagles fan. Of course, he didn’t have to act too hard for that role.

You may know him as the lead singer and guitarist of Weezer, but it seems as though his friends and family know him as the guy who is obsessed with soccer. As a Los Angeles local, he often makes his way to the soccer stadium to watch LA Galaxy work their magic, but that’s not all he does to show his passion for the game. Rivers has spent a huge amount of his fortune on traveling the world to watch his favorite teams play. According to reports, his favorite player of all time is Landon Donovan.

The former POTUS has proved over the years that he’s just like the rest of us – with a bit more power and money under his belt. He loves to listen to the music we listen to, and he loves to spend his free time watching sports. Like many of the other celebrities on this list, he has long been an avid fan of Chicago teams, including the Bulls and the White Sox. Because of this love, he was over the moon when he could invite the winning Chicago Bears team from the 1985 Super Bowl to the White House.

Drew Carey is known for his work on shows such as The Price is Right and Whose Line Is It Anyway? But very few people know much about his personal life. Well, we’re here to tell you that this man is one of the biggest Cleveland fans of all time. While he has been a long-time supporter of the Cleveland Indians, the keen sports lover seems to support all of the teams in this area. He watches their games, he supports them on social media, and he even threw out the first pitch for the Indians in 2006.

Larry King is one of the most successful television hosts of all time, and we’ve all seen him on our television screens, right? What’s so amazing about this man is the fact that he is more than willing to showcase his support for the sporting world, and he has been a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers for decades. In fact, he was supporting this team since they were the Brooklyn Dodgers. Every year, he makes sure that he can bag himself seats right behind the home plate – and he manages to do it. Being rich has its advantages.

Ashton Kutcher has been in the world of show business since he was a youngster, and it seems as though he’s also been loving the Chicago Bears for just as long. The actor has been a fan of football since he was a kid, and he has regularly made it his mission to see as many football games as he possibly can. While he loves watching all of the teams work their magic, he just can’t seem to keep his love for the Chicago Bears under wraps. It’s probably because he decks himself with their colors and their logo every game.

Often known as the king of comedy, Adam Sandler has not only starred in some of the greatest comedy movies ever made, but he’s also been the driving force behind them. An ongoing theme within many of his movies is sport, and he has long been a fan of the likes of golf and football. In fact, he’s a huge supporter of the New York Jets. In Mr. Deeds, he even had the chance to become a character who buys the whole team – so you could say that he makes his love for the team pretty obvious.

Hugh Grant is often considered to be one of the most quintessentially British actors that this world has to offer, so it’s only fitting that he loves one of the most popular sports in England. He’s a huge soccer fan, and he has been a lifetime fan of Fulham F.C. While they may not be one of the most successful teams that the world of soccer has to offer, Hugh’s support has been unwavering. This has meant a huge amount to the team as a whole, and it has also allowed Hugh some seriously impressive seats in their stadium.

When we think of Will Smith, we think of his character being born and raised in West Philadelphia – but did you know that he was also raised in Philadelphia? Because of this, the sports lover has maintained a deep and unwavering love for the sports teams that reside in this city. While he loves all of them, he’s always been passionate about the Philadelphia 76ers, and he regularly makes his way to the stadium to watch these guys work their magic and defeat the competition. So, if you support them, you have something in common with Will Smith.

Jimmy Buffett is the kind of man who can do everything. Not only is he a talented singer and musician, but he’s also an author and businessman. To add to that list, Jimmy also has the pleasure of calling himself a sports fan – and he has regularly spoken out about his love for Miami Heat. In fact, Jimmy loves this basketball team so much he was once thrown out of a game back in 2001 because he started yelling at the officials who were working the match. He seems to have calmed down now, but he still loves them.

Justin Bieber may be known as one of the most successful recording artists of all time, but it seems as though he also loves to spend his free time watching some of the most successful sports teams of all time. Unlike some of the celebrities on this list, Justin doesn’t specifically follow one sport but rather loves to embrace a wide variety of different ones. He’s known to visit basketball stadiums to watch the big guys play ball, and he also loves to support his home team by watching the Toronto Maple Leafs glide across the ice hockey rink.

If you’re familiar with the life of Ben Affleck, you may know that this Hollywood actor has some pretty deep Boston roots. Although he has moved away from his home town, he seems to have maintained his love for the sports teams that play there. He has long been a fan of teams such as the Patriots, Celtics, and Red Sox – and he has made no secret of the fact that he is one of the biggest Red Sox fans out there. In fact, he battled with a director to wear a Red Sox baseball cap in the movie.

Enrique Iglesias is a big name in the music world, but his love of sport has also come through over the years. Not only has he welcomed children into the world with professional tennis star Anna Kournikova, but he has also spoken only about his love for basketball. Over the years, Enrique has been spotted on the sidelines at countless Miami Heat games, and the more we think about it, the more it makes sense. After all, Enrique is the king of Latin pop, which is known for bringing the heat.

Mike Myers is probably best known for bringing Wayne’s World to life, and if you’ve watched this movie, you’ll know that Wayne and Garth are huge ice hockey fans. Well, it seems as though Mike didn’t need to do too much research to bring these characters to life, as he is a huge ice hockey fan himself. To be precise, he’s been supporting the Toronto Maple Leafs since he was just a kid growing up in the Canadian city. He has also referenced this team in many other movies, including Austin Powers.

Over the course of his career, Usher has won over his fans by being one of the most seductive crooners out there – and while we would be jealous, we can’t deny that he’s also pretty cool. What makes him even cooler is the fact that he has some seriously impressive friends, including LeBron James. However, Usher doesn’t support LeBron’s Lakers team. Instead, he has pledged his allegiance to the Cleveland Cavaliers over the years, and he’s even the part-owner of the team.

Everyone loves Matt Damon, don’t they? This guy has certainly proved his worth in Hollywood over the years, but what makes him even more impressive is the fact that he always leaves time in his schedule for the love of his life; sports. Like many of the celebs on this list, Matt hails from Boston, and so he has always been a keen supporter of his local teams. He doesn’t really focus on one particular sport, but instead focuses on Boston as a whole. If a Bostonian team is playing, then he’s watching, and he’s supporting.

Leonardo DiCaprio is the kind of man who has his fingers in many pies. Not only is he a famous actor, but he’s also an environmentalist, activist, real estate developer, and model magnet. You would have thought that he doesn’t have time in his schedule to watch sports – but that just isn’t the case. He has always been a supporter of basketball, and he has regularly made his way courtside to watch the Los Angeles Lakers work their magic. He normally takes a model or famous friends along for the ride, too.

As a celebrity who likes to let his social media followers know what he’s getting up to at all hours of the day, you may already know that DJ Khaled is an avid basketball fan. When he’s not making hits in the music studio – yes, “Another one” – then you’ll probably find him either hanging out with his family or watching his favorite team play ball. He has made no secret of the fact that he loves the Miami Heat basketball team, and it seems as though the team loves him just as much in return.

Famous people love to remember where they came from, and Nelly is no different. After growing up in St. Louis, he has since purchased some of the biggest houses in the area – and this allows him the chance to have a base for when he flies back into town to watch the St. Louis Cardinals work their magic. While he seems to love all of the teams that play within St. Louis, he has regularly posted about the Cardinals on social media, and he’s constantly heading to the stadium to watch them play.

Ben Stiller is one of the funniest guys in the business, but it seems as though he loves nothing more than taking his family to watch a basketball game when they have a free moment in their busy schedules. When he’s not creating epic comedy movies, Ben and his son often make their way to the sidelines of the New York Knicks to watch them in action. They wear the jerseys, they wear the hats, and they are more than happy to cheer on their favorite players.

Kendrick Lamar may be one of the hottest rappers of the moment, but everyone needs a break every now and then. While some celebs head off into the mansions and take a dip in their pool, there are others who watch their favorite sports – and Kendrick Lamar is one of them. When he wants to chill out and take a break from his hectic work schedule, he can be seen enjoying a game of basketball or two. While he is a fan of the LA Lakers, he can often be found watching the Clippers do their thing as well.

If you know anything about Chance the Rapper, you might know that he is rarely seen without his trademark baseball cap on his head. Those who have looked closely at this cap may have noticed that it’s a White Sox one – so you probably don’t need us to tell you who he supports. He’s a huge baseball fan, and he relishes any opportunity he gets to watch his favorite team in action, or even be involved himself. He was once asked to pitch the first ball at one of their games, and he was over the moon about it.

Brad Pitt is a huge name in the game. He’s one of the most famous actors that the world of Hollywood has to offer, and it seems as though everyone knows who he is. While most people think that they know everything about this man’s personal life, did you know that he is a huge New Orleans Saints fan? When his son, Maddox, was younger, the two of them would score themselves the best seats in the house to watch the games, and Brad could often be seen chanting their famous song, “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

Although everyone knows that LeBron James is a sporting legend in his own right, it seems as though he doesn’t just dedicate his time to the game of basketball. Sure, he spends most of his days playing ball and training for upcoming games, but he also loves to watch other sports during his down time. Most notably, he’s a huge fan of soccer, and he even owns a minority stake in his favorite soccer team, Liverpool FC. It’s hard to imagine a man like LeBron cheering on these soccer players, but it seems as though it’s the real deal.

Everyone knows that Samuel L. Jackson is one of the coolest men in the business, but it seems as though this guy just keeps surprising us even more with his coolness. That’s because Samuel is also a huge sports fan, and he’s particularly vocal about the fact that he supports the Atlanta Falcons. Not only did he used to sell food on the concession stands in their stadium before he became famous, but he also regularly attends their games and supports them on social media.

Michael Phelps is a huge name in the sports world, and that’s largely due to the fact that he has broken countless records in the swimming pool. However, it seems as though that’s not his only claim to sporting fame. Michael is also an extremely vocal Baltimore Ravens fan, and when he’s not practicing his stroke or polishing his Olympic medals, he makes his way down to the stadium to watch his team with his friend and former Ravens player, Ray Lewis. Yes, these guys are truly the most awesome pairing ever.

Most of us are used to seeing Blake Shelton either on our screens on The Voice, or on stage promoting his own country music. When he’s not working, though, Blake just can’t get enough of watching the Arizona Cardinals in action. This country music star has been a long-time fan of this team, and he has made no secret of this in the past. He once even uploaded a video to social media that explained why he was such a devoted fan and what the team meant to him.