The Best US Sports Drinking Games

Sports is a huge aspect of American culture, which is why it is home to many of the biggest and best leagues in the world, such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, to name only a few.

The country's love for the likes of baseball, basketball, football and hockey has ultimately led to the creation of many fun-filled drinking games throughout the decades. If you are looking for a fun option for you and your friends, here are the best US sports drinking games.

The Basketball Drinking Game

If you want to introduce a little more excitement into an NBA game, you should play the Basketball Drinking Game. Stock up on drinks, invite your friends over and prepare yourself for a competitive game.

All you need to do is select a b-ball game to watch with your buddies and then split yourselves into two groups. Each group will then represent a basketball team, such as the Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers, who are currently the favorites to win this year's NBA championship according to sites like Oddschecker.

The drinking game will then require the opposing team to drink whenever:

• A player on their team misses a free-throw
• A player on their team is fouled
• A player on their team is blocked at the rim
• The opposing team scores a basket

The drinking game players must also take two shots if:

• A team is down by 5 or more points by the end of a quarter
• The opposition makes a slam dunk

If, however, a basketball game ends and a team is down by 20 points or more, or the opposing team enjoys a 15-0 point run, then the players on the losing team must finish their drinks.

The Fighter

If you're an NHL fan, you will likely love all the drama and action that takes place on the rink, which is why you are sure to love The Fighter drinking game. As fighting is an accepted aspect of the hockey league, you can guarantee your glass will be continually in your hand during a game. The rule is simple: each time a hockey player performs an action that could be deemed assault or worse to a civilian, you and your buddies will need to take a shot.

The Studio Show

The Studio Show is one drinking game that will have you and your buddies continually reaching for a shot glass. You'll need to sink some alcohol each time a pundit makes a bad joke during a pre-game NFL show. You'll also need to take a shot if you're forced to listen to awkward silence instead of fake laughter.

So, if you are planning to watch an NHL, NBA or NFL game this season, you should invite your friends over to tackle one of the above drinking games.