Why is the start of a new season in sports so exciting?

The start of a season is exciting for many reasons. The sport fans around the world share the same excitement for the start of the season and it's not about wins and losses.

Saying hello to old familiar faces and meeting the new signings

Part of following a team is getting to know the players on the team. The players on your favorite team become like characters on a long-running television show. You cheer with them when they celebrate and you share their anger and frustration when the team is down. The start of a season in sports is a little like the start of a season of a tv series you love. You can’t wait to drop back in on their lives to see how they’re doing.

Teams never stay the same from one season to the next. Players are traded, retire, or become free agents and move to another team. The first games of the season are your first chance to meet the new guys or gals on the team you support.

Returning to ritual

Watching sports is also an important part of many fan’s social lives. Whether you go to games in person, watch them in a bar, or at home, watch them alone, with a partner, or with friends, watching and rooting can be a big part of a sports fan's life. The start of the season means a return to social settings that you haven’t had access to during the offseason.

A final thought on the subject, we can wear your favorite player's jersey all the time and we're allowed to yell at the TV as loud as we want, all day, and no one can question it.

Hands down, sports season is the best time. We're entering a golden time in the calendar year right now, let's enjoy it!