More Women Are Bringing Their Competitive Edge to Fantasy Football, Once Considered a Male-Dominated Hobby

More than 50 million people play fantasy sports, and as of 2023, 35 percent are women, a 16 percent increase since 2019.

Courtesy of Stacie Stern
Fantasy Football enthusiast Stacie Stern prepares for a recent league draft. Courtesy of Stacie Stern

People know to refrain from bothering Terry Nelson when NFL games are being played. Don’t call her. Don’t invite her to brunch. Don’t come over for a pleasant conversation. “People who know me know I’m going to be focused on football,” the Austin, Texas, resident told the Sun. “I don’t want any distractions.”

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