Sports fans love Instagram almost as much as their favorite teams

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Sam Laird
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Sports fans love Instagram almost as much as their favorite teams
If you go to a sporting event and don't post an Instagram photo, were you really even there?!? Credit: Elise Amendola

Instagram (the company) broke down the numbers from 2014 to analyze where in each state users of Instagram (the app) love to geotag their posts from most.

Disneyland, the Grand Canyon, Old Faithful -- the list is full of predictable winners in many states. But here's something that might come as a minor surprise: In 17 states, the most popular location from which to 'gram was a sports stadium or arena. (UPDATE: Instagram reached out to us on Friday to correct an error in its data; sports venues were most popular in 16 states, not 17.)

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Here below is a list of those 17 sporty locations (some of which, to be fair, also host concerts), along with a sample post showing just why each is so popular.

Alabama: Bryant–Denny Stadium

The home of the University of Alabama's powerhouse football team. Roll Tide! Roll 'gram!

A photo posted by Ashley Nunn (@ashweebear27) on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:58am PST

Connecticut: Mohegan Sun Arena

UConn's men's and women's basketball teams won national titles last year, and this is where they play.

A photo posted by Lauren Bettencourt (@ljbettencourt) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:37am PST

Illinois: Wrigley Field

The home of the Chicago Cubs is hallowed ground for Major League Baseball fans.

A photo posted by Sarah Enelow (@sarahenelow) on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:23pm PST

Indiana: Lucas Oil Stadium

In basketball-mad Indiana, the home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts reigns supreme.

A photo posted by Marco T. Alfaro Jr. (@87scorpio) on Nov 11, 2014 at 3:25pm PST

Kentucky: Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby: Where Wes Welker happens. And where Instagrams happen.

A photo posted by Shelly Wilson (@shellywilson15) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:28am PST

Maryland: Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Home to the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball.

A photo posted by Kevin (@k12758) on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:37pm PST

Massachusetts: Fenway Park

What's a trip to baseball's most legendary yard if you don't post an Insta-brag?

A photo posted by Troy Donovan (@troy.d.photography) on Dec 12, 2014 at 3:27pm PST

Michigan: Comerica Park

Baseball fans and Instagram: Quite the love affair, apparently. This lovely park is home to the Detroit Tigers.

A photo posted by kyong (@kyongmi33) on Jul 7, 2014 at 3:11pm PDT

Missouri: Busch Stadium

More baseball! The home of the St. Louis Cardinals is a place where people love to show off in the Show Me State.

A photo posted by Alex Fox (@a_f0x) on Oct 10, 2014 at 6:20am PDT

North Dakota: The Fargodome

Home to your -- yes, your -- North Dakota State University Bison.

A photo posted by Daniel Nersten (@dnerst20) on Sep 9, 2014 at 5:03pm PDT

Oklahoma: The BOK Center

This venue in Tulsa hosts events other than sports, too. Could that be what puts it over the top? Nahhhh. Sports! Sports! Sports!

A photo posted by @t_dry on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:48pm PST

Oregon: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter

Folks in Portland love their Trail Blazers, and the Instagram stats prove it.

A photo posted by Yu-wen Lin 林禹玟 (@judylin1202) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:28pm PST

Pennsylvania: Citizens Bank Park

Home to baseball's Philadelphia Phillies.

A photo posted by #itsPhilKim (@philalicious27) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:51am PST

Texas: AT&T Stadium

When Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones built his massive stadium, could he have ever imagined it soaring to such great heights Texans' favorite Instagram location? Hard to imagine. What a feat!

A photo posted by AT&T Stadium (@attstadium) on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:42pm PST

Wisconsin: Lambeau Field

The NFL's most legendary home field wins Wisconsin.

A photo posted by Heidi (@hfollendorf) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:49pm PST

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