What is the most RELAXING sport to watch/have on in the background?

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 40,274]

Some people love to watch sports, we all know this. Many here probably love sports and watch them a lot. Me, I don't watch sports much, but, strangely enough, I do sometimes like having a sport on in the background, whatever kind of sport game is on, I may have it playing in the background while I am doing other things. It is actually relaxing.

 

So it makes me think, what is a relaxing sport to watch or listen to for you? Could be any kind of sport at all.

 

For me, it would be GT racing. Yeah, the constant sound of the cars, the constant movement, for some reason listening to these kinds of videos is relaxing to me. 

[ponylaces 1,869]

Golf? I don't know. I'm in a hyped and anxious mood whenever I watch any sport, so I'm not sure.

[CinnamonPop 3,341]

Something relaxing? Hmm... Maybe Lacrosse, or even baseball? Sports are supposed to be fun and full of energy. :3

[PoisonClaw 8,153]

Gonna go with golf. I don't ever watch sports in the background, but I can just imagine it wouldn't be much different than listening to a podcast. Golf is also weird in that you get a better appreciation for it the older you get.

[nolongerabout 403]

Cricket.

 

No wait, you want relaxing, not boring.

 

Bowls.

[Stormlight 1,371]

Golf would have to be one relaxing sport that I know of. With the soft narration playing in the background, it's sure to be soothing.

[@lpha 41]

To have on in the background?

Canoeing, because of the white noise sound of the water

[Wind Chaser 4,767]

For me, it would be GT racing. Yeah, the constant sound of the cars, the constant movement, for some reason listening to these kinds of videos is relaxing to me. 

I'll definitely second that, especially with all of the different engines. That would go double for a 24 hour race. I'd also add NASCAR on a long, green run in the middle of a race on a large fuel mileage track.

[Celtore 2,769]

I think it's probably golf. It always seems to put my parents to sleep despite them being avid golfers themselves. It's both boring and very, very quiet. Though sometimes you get some pretty funny moments, like a guy cursing or breaking a club.

Edited March 21, 2016 by Celtore

[PiratePony 8,473]

Golf. I find it both incredibly relaxing with the natural scenery, whispered announcing and long play time. On the inverse, it has incredibly intense and exciting moments, drama, masterful aristry. I love golf and am so excited for The Masters.

[Venomous 18,813]

Definitely dressage.

Watching the horses move so fluidly and beautifully with the music is just... absolutely captivating.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,809]

For me, it would be between golf, baseball and nascar racing.

[Lisa 5,552]

Surfing is pretty relaxing.

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,151]

Rally Raid.

 

This is largely due to the terrain that is traversed and just the number of miles covered...it is a true adventure in the form of a sport.

[Chuckles4lyfe 441]

I'm gonna say give Golf a watch. The announcers speak in a hushed tone, and you'll mostly hear the sound of the wind in the background and the crowd reacting to a shot.

 

I would avoid all of the major sports though (basketball, football, baseball, soccer, hockey, etc...). Those can get pretty loud and hectic and wouldn't make great background noise  . 

[KatonRyu 1,026]

Fencing. While watching it generally does the opposite of relaxing me, merely hearing it is very soothing. I like the metallic clash of the blades, the beeps of the machines, the instructions of the referees, and of course, the war cries of fencers who have scored a touch.

[gamecubeguy214 2,511]

Baseball or Smash Bros. They're both games that I play.

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,329]

I'm going with golf. Definitely not hockey. I've been to pubs when the Blackhawks were in the playoffs it's horrifying.

Also baseball if you're at home.

[EpicEnergy 22,072]

I think golf is relaxing to watch.

[Splashee 28,537]

No sport is relaxing. I love watching Formula 1 with 100% focus!