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New York Knicks NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for NYK

As one of the league’s historic franchises in America’s largest city, it would make sense for the New York Knicks to have a massive and widespread following. The many Knick fans have established a vast network of fan groups, a network which includes both online fan communities and physical fan clubs. Some prominent online Knicks fan communities are Daily Knicks, the team Fansided blog, Posting and Toasting, the team SBNation blog, and ultimateknicks.com. Each of these online communities provides Knicks fans with news, analysis, and the opportunity to stay connected with Knicks fans everywhere. New York Knicks fan clubs spread across the country and even across the world. To find a Knicks fan club near you, there is no better place to look than FanWide, the world’s top fan club network. Please contact FanWide if you are interested in creating your own New York Knicks fan club, or registering your Knicks fan club with our database. 

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Minnesota Timberwolves (T-Wolves) NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for MIN

Despite their relatively small market, the Minnesota Timberwolves have amassed a widespread and devoted fanbase. Fans everywhere can keep up with the Wolves on their social media accounts across the three major platforms. Currently, the T-Wolves have over 1.8 million Facebook likes, over 943 thousand Twitter followers, and over 1.5 million Instagram followers. The Timberwolves use the official hashtag #AllEyesNorth on all of their social media accounts. The official Minnesota Timberwolves social media accounts are excellent sources of Nets news and highlights for T-Wolves fans everywhere.

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Charlotte Hornets NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for CHA

Playing in Charlotte represents more than just the city. The Charlotte Hornets play for the Carolinas (North Carolina and South Carolina), but also for the greatest basketball figure of all time: Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan, a six time NBA champion and a 5 time NBA MVP, is the owner and chairman of the Hornets. The Hornets (previously the New Orleans Pelicans) play for “Buzz City”. All Hornets fans exert the strength and passion inherent in the “Buzz City” motto. To stay connected to the Hornets organization, there are several fan clubs and fan club pages on social media. The most notable unofficial Charlotte Hornets fan club with the most followers on Instagram is @charlottehornetsonly.

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Denver Nuggets NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for DEN

Given the rich history of basketball, from the ABA to the NBA, and the role of superstars, such as Dikembe Mutombo and Carmelo Anthony, in the Mile High City, it should come as no surprise that the Nuggets have a large and widespread fanbase. To stay connected, displaced Nuggets fans have formed numerous fan clubs and other fan communities, both online and offline. Online Nuggets fan communities include Denver Stiffs, the team SBNation blog, and Nugg Love, the team Fansided blog. The best way to find actual watch parties is through FanWide, the world’s top fan club network. FanWide’s Nuggets fan club database is an excellent place to find Nuggets watch parties near you. Please contact FanWide if you are interested in creating your own Nuggets fan club, or registering your Nuggets fan club with our database.

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Philadephia 76ers (Sixers) NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for PHI

All across the NBA, 76ers fans are known for their passion and devotion to their team. This ravenous energy extends far beyond the City of Brotherly Love. 76ers fans and fan clubs are spread all across the nation and they always bring energy and intensity in support of their team. To connect with their fan network, the 76ers offer numerous opportunities and resources for fans young and old alike, all of which can be found on the team’s official website. Club 76 offers several benefits for fans, including premier season ticket access, free giveaways, and access to exclusive events. The Kids Club helps younger fans connect with their team by providing numerous perks, including exclusive 76ers gear. The team also hosts several camps, which give kids the opportunity to improve their skills and interact with players. Few NBA organizations can match the level of fan engagement put forth by the 76ers organization.

Philly fans are known nationwide for their intense passion. Photo courtesy of Matthew Johnson, commons.wikimedia.org.
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Milwaukee Bucks NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for MIL

Despite their small market size, the Milwaukee Bucks have a strong national, and international, fan network, with fan clubs spread across the nation. To maintain a close connection with their vast network of fans, the Bucks have a strong social media presence. The team has official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, currently with over 1.8 million Facebook likes, 1 million Twitter followers, and 2 million Instagram followers. Each of these accounts serves as an excellent source of news, highlights, and other Bucks content for fans worldwide. The official team hashtag, and a common mantra among Bucks supporters, is #FearTheDeer. 

Community outreach is central to the mission of the Bucks. Photo courtesy of milwaukeeva.
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Portland Trail Blazers (Blazers) NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for POR

The Portland Trail Blazers have a thriving social media portfolio, considering Portland is the 21st in media market size among NBA teams. (according to Nielsen). The Blazers Facebook page, with almost 2.5 million likes, ranks 18th in the league. The Blazers also have about 1.23 million Twitter followers, which ranks 17th among NBA teams and 1.5 million Instagram followers, above the average among NBA teams. Combining the three major media outlets of the #Blazers, there are approximately 5.23 million followers. The Blazers social media accounts provide Trail Blazers fans all around #RipCity and the world with access to essential basketball information and fan-based content. 

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Brooklyn Nets NBA Watch Parties & Fan Club Events for BKN

With their location in New York, America’s most populous city, the Nets have built up a sizeable network of fans both in and out of the Big Apple. To keep in touch with this fan network, the Nets maintain an active social media presence. Currently, the Nets have over 2.7 million Facebook likes, over 1 million Twitter followers, and over 1.4 million Instagram followers. The Nets use the official hashtag #WeGoHard on all of their social media accounts. The official Brooklyn Nets social media accounts all represent excellent sources of Nets news and highlights for Nets fans everywhere. 

Nets fans share great optimism about the direction of the franchise. Photo courtesy of yelp.com.

Nets official fan outreach extends far beyond their social media presence. The Nets team website is full of content of all types for Nets fans. The team website contains all the team information a fan could possibly need. It also includes additional resources for fans, such as information about camps for young Nets fans, different fan experiences, and the team fan mobile app. The team is involved in community service as well, with Brooklyn Nets Assist the team’s main outreach program. The Nets’ numerous official team resources can meet the needs of almost all Nets fans.

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Tennis

Why You Aren’t Watching Tennis and Why You Should with a Fan Club

Is tennis among the sports you watch?
Is tennis among the sports you watch?

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Watching tennis should be a must for any sports fan who relishes intense competition, extreme athleticism, and blazing mental agility. Still, tennis viewership numbers in the US lag far behind other popular sports. FanWide is trying to help the sport increase its populary through organizing watch parties nationwide.  Check to see if there is a tennis watch party near you!

Let’s examine a few common objections sports fans have about following tennis. We’ll pick each one apart, offering reasons why tennis is a great sport to watch and play while debunking a few myths along the way.

Buckle up!

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What is the Best Soccer Stadium for Fans in Europe?

Europe is home to some spectacular football stadiums, from the largest of their kind to those with incredible facilities and a great atmosphere from the working class stands in German stadiums, to having a classic pie at a British game while having someone shout out betting tips at halftime. But with so many to choose from, which one takes the crown for the best stadium in Europe for fans?