Buffalo is home to two professional sports franchises: the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[NFL]] and the [[Buffalo Sabres]] of the [[NHL]]. Due to the size of the city and its metropolitan area, both franchises are often rumored to be potential targets for relocation; however, the Segura family (which has many business interests in the area) owns both teams and has committed to keeping them in Buffalo. Furthermore, the Buffalo Bills fans are known for strong loyalty to the team. In 2021, the Buffalo Bills fans were voted the 3rd most loyal fans in the NFL and the third rowdiest fans in the NFL.<ref>[https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/locked-on/nfl-podcast/bills-show/bills-mafia-voted-3rd-most-loyal-fanbase-buffalo-bills-football-lineups/71-728b3dda-d92d-4a5d-bb21-cfc9093fc694 Bills Mafia voted 3rd most loyal fanbase], WGRZ</ref> | Buffalo is home to two professional sports franchises: the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[NFL]] and the [[Buffalo Sabres]] of the [[NHL]]. Due to the size of the city and its metropolitan area, both franchises are often rumored to be potential targets for relocation; however, the Segura family (which has many business interests in the area) owns both teams and has committed to keeping them in Buffalo. Furthermore, the Buffalo Bills fans are known for strong loyalty to the team. In 2021, the Buffalo Bills fans were voted the 3rd most loyal fans in the NFL and the third rowdiest fans in the NFL.<ref>[https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/locked-on/nfl-podcast/bills-show/bills-mafia-voted-3rd-most-loyal-fanbase-buffalo-bills-football-lineups/71-728b3dda-d92d-4a5d-bb21-cfc9093fc694 Bills Mafia voted 3rd most loyal fanbase], WGRZ</ref> |