From Solihull Moors Football Club to talented sisters like Dheep Kaur Sawan and Simran Kaur Sawan, Solihull certainly has plenty of sports teams and athletes to get behind.

While these local offerings are worth taking in on a Saturday afternoon, sometimes a more international sporting product also appeals. For many people, American football is a preference.

While football fans might take a while to warm to the stop-start nature of football in America, it’s a fantastic sporting package to immerse yourself in once you understand the rules. To grasp the sport further, there are also podcasts to listen to, blogs to read, NFL odds and standings to study before deciding on the team for you, apps to download, and YouTube channels to watch throughout a typical season.

In case American football still doesn’t tickle your fancy, though, then below are some key reasons why one of America’s most popular pastimes is more than capable of winning you over.

High-intensity entertainment on offer

First and foremost, American football as an all-round package is impossible to match. There’s a reason why FIFA is to feature a Super Bowl-like halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final, and it’s because it’s proven to entertain audiences. Alongside the music and dancing on display is a unique blend of strategic moves, physicality, and all-action entertainment on the field. Whether you’re interested in backing the Kansas City Chiefs or you have an affinity with the Seattle Seahawks after visiting the city, the intense, game-changing moments are capable of luring you in. Overall, in terms of drama, there aren’t many sports that come close to American football.

A sport with rich traditions and history

In the same way clubs like Solihull Moors and Birmingham City are steeped in history, many American football clubs also have strong cultural roots. Many of the teams fans know and love have been key parts of their local communities, with people getting behind huge events like homecoming games. Additionally, many communities in America have an affinity with their local football teams, particularly as college athletes aspire to become the professionals they look up to in the local area. Essentially, it’s a sport that is a huge part of American culture. Even for Americans who aren’t necessarily fans of football, they’ll be fully aware of their local team given the impact it makes in the area.

The Super Bowl is amazing

Even if you aren’t interested in following every single game during the NFL season, tuning in for the Super Bowl is definitely worth it. UK audiences will be in for a late night, but it’s such an amazing event to witness. A cultural experience and sporting extravaganza in one, it’s an unmissable event for all sports fans. There is epic action and wonderful entertainment, and you can even devour some traditional American snacks while taking it all in.

You can even play the sport in Birmingham

While American football’s package is at its best in America, you don’t always have to follow some of the NFL’s biggest teams to enjoy the sport. In fact, for Solihull locals, the nearby Birmingham Bulls are a team worth supporting. After being founded in 1983, the Bulls have risen up the divisions and now play in the BAFA Division 1, within the NFC South.

You can support the team live in the flesh, purchase merchandise, and maybe even consider playing yourself if you can impress the coaches in training. Sure, the Birmingham Bulls have a long way to go before they can take on favourites like the Kansas City Chiefs, but following their journey might appeal to you.

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