Major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada

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This article is a list of teams that play in the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada: Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), and the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Est. represents the first year the team played in its current media market. For brevity, only the most recent names for teams that have had multiple nicknames in their current media market are listed. Future expansion teams whose inaugural seasons are confirmed are also included in this list.

TeamVenueCityState/ProvinceLeagueEst.Franchise notesRef
Anaheim Ducks Honda Center Anaheim California NHL1993Previously the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim [1]
Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium Glendale Arizona NFL1988Previously the Chicago Cardinals (1920–1959) and St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1987).
Arizona Diamondbacks Chase Field Phoenix MLB1998
Athletics Sutter Health Park West Sacramento California MLB2025Previously the Philadelphia Athletics (1901–1954), Kansas City Athletics (1955–1967), and Oakland Athletics (1968–2024).
Atlanta Braves Truist Park Cumberland Georgia MLB1966Previously the Boston Braves (1871–1952) and Milwaukee Braves (1953–1965).
Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta NFL1966
Atlanta Hawks State Farm Arena NBA1968Previously the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) and St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968).
Atlanta United FC Mercedes-Benz Stadium MLS2017
Austin FC Q2 Stadium Austin Texas 2021Expansion team that began play in 2021.
Baltimore Orioles Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore Maryland MLB1954Previously the Milwaukee Brewers (1901) and St. Louis Browns (1902–1953).
Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium NFL1996The Baltimore Ravens were created from the corporate structure of the previous season's Cleveland Browns. The NFL considers the Ravens to have been an expansion franchise. See also Cleveland Browns relocation controversy.
BC Lions BC Place Vancouver British Columbia CFL1954 [2]
Boston Bruins TD Garden Boston Massachusetts NHL1924 [1]
Boston Celtics NBA1946
Boston Red Sox Fenway Park MLB1901
Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center New York City New York NBA1967Previously the New Jersey Americans (1967–1968), New York Nets (1968–1977) and New Jersey Nets (1977–2012).
Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium Orchard Park NFL1960
Buffalo Sabres KeyBank Center Buffalo NHL1970 [1]
Calgary Flames Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary Alberta 1980Previously the Atlanta Flames (1972–1980). [1] [3]
Calgary Stampeders McMahon Stadium CFL1945 [4]
Carolina Hurricanes Lenovo Center Raleigh North Carolina NHL1997 [n 1] Previously the Hartford Whalers (1972–1997). [1]
Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium Charlotte NFL1995 [n 2]
Charlotte FC MLS2022Expansion team that began play in 2022.
Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center NBA1988As part of a collaboration between this franchise, the New Orleans Pelicans and the NBA, the history of the original Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002) and the history of the Charlotte Bobcats are considered part of the history of the current Hornets franchise. [5]
Chicago Bears Soldier Field Chicago Illinois NFL1921Previously the Decatur Staleys (1920).
Chicago Blackhawks United Center NHL1926 [1]
Chicago Bulls NBA1966
Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field MLB1870
Chicago Fire FC Soldier Field MLS1997
Chicago White Sox Guaranteed Rate Field MLB1901
Cincinnati Bengals Paycor Stadium Cincinnati Ohio NFL1968
FC Cincinnati TQL Stadium MLS2019
Cincinnati Reds Great American Ball Park MLB1882
Cleveland Browns Huntington Bank Field Cleveland NFL1946In 1996, the Browns corporate structure was transferred to Baltimore, Maryland, to become the Baltimore Ravens. The NFL considers the Browns to have been inactive from 1996 until the reestablishment of football in Cleveland in the 1999 NFL season. See also Cleveland Browns relocation controversy.
Cleveland Cavaliers Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse NBA1970
Cleveland Guardians Progressive Field MLB1901Previously the Cleveland Indians (1915–2021). Club announced on December 14, 2020 that it would change the name "Indians" amidst the controversy surrounding it. The new team name "Guardians" was officially announced on July 23, 2021. [6] [7]
Colorado Avalanche Ball Arena Denver Colorado NHL1995Previously the Quebec Nordiques (1972–1995). [1]
Colorado Rapids Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City MLS1996
Colorado Rockies Coors Field Denver MLB1993
Columbus Blue Jackets Nationwide Arena Columbus Ohio NHL2000 [1]
Columbus Crew SC Lower.com Field MLS1996
Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium Arlington Texas NFL1960
FC Dallas Toyota Stadium Frisco MLS1996
Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center Dallas NBA1980
Dallas Stars NHL1993Previously the Minnesota North Stars (1967–1993). [1]
D.C. United Audi Field Washington District of Columbia MLS1996
Denver Broncos Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado NFL1960
Denver Nuggets Ball Arena NBA1967
Detroit Lions Ford Field Detroit Michigan NFL1934Previously the Portsmouth Spartans (1928–1933).
Detroit Pistons Little Caesars Arena NBA1957Previously the Fort Wayne Pistons (1948–1957).
Detroit Red Wings NHL1926 [1]
Detroit Tigers Comerica Park MLB1901
Edmonton Elks Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton Alberta CFL1949Previously the Edmonton Eskimos (1949–2019). Club announced on July 21, 2020 it had retired its "Eskimos" name amid the controversy over it. In 2021, the club officially changed its name to the Elks. [8] [9]
Edmonton Oilers Rogers Place NHL1972 [1]
Florida Panthers Amerant Bank Arena Sunrise Florida 1993 [1]
Golden State Warriors Chase Center San Francisco California NBA1962Previously the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971)
Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field Green Bay Wisconsin NFL1919
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Tim Hortons Field Hamilton Ontario CFL1950Formed by the merger of the Hamilton Tigers (1869) and Hamilton Wildcats (1941).
Houston Astros Minute Maid Park Houston Texas MLB1962Competed in the National League from 1962 to 2012 and currently in the American League from 2013 to the present.
Houston Dynamo FC Shell Energy Stadium MLS2006Formed from the roster of the San Jose Earthquakes, which went on hiatus.
Houston Rockets Toyota Center NBA1971Previously the San Diego Rockets (1967–1971).
Houston Texans NRG Stadium NFL2002
Indiana Pacers Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis Indiana NBA1967
Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium NFL1984Previously the Baltimore Colts (1953–1983). See also Baltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis.
Jacksonville Jaguars EverBank Stadium Jacksonville Florida 1995
Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City Missouri NFL1963Previously the Dallas Texans (1960–1962).
Kansas City Royals Kauffman Stadium MLB1969
Sporting Kansas City Children's Mercy Park Kansas City Kansas MLS1996Played in Kansas City, Missouri 1996–2008.
LA Galaxy Dignity Health Sports Park Carson California MLS1996
Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium Paradise Nevada NFL2020Previously the Oakland Raiders (1960–1982 and 1995–2019) and Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1994). See also Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas.
Los Angeles Angels Angel Stadium Anaheim California MLB1961Previously the California Angels (1965– 1996), Anaheim Angels (1997–2004) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–2015)
Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium Inglewood NFL2017Played inaugural 1960 season in Los Angeles before moving to San Diego, where they played as the San Diego Chargers (1961–2016).
Los Angeles Clippers Intuit Dome NBA1984Previously the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stadium Los Angeles MLB1958Previously the Brooklyn Dodgers (1884–1957).
Los Angeles FC BMO Stadium MLS2018
Los Angeles Kings Crypto.com Arena NHL1967 [1]
Los Angeles Lakers NBA1960Previously the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
Los Angeles Rams SoFi Stadium Inglewood NFL2016Previously the Cleveland Rams (1937–1945) and St. Louis Rams (1995–2015). Previously located in Los Angeles (1946–1994).
Memphis Grizzlies FedExForum Memphis Tennessee NBA2001Previously the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001). See also Vancouver Grizzlies relocation to Memphis.
Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens Florida NFL1966
Miami Heat Kaseya Center Miami NBA1988
Inter Miami CF Chase Stadium Fort Lauderdale MLS2020
Miami Marlins LoanDepot Park Miami MLB1993Previously the Florida Marlins (1993–2011)
Milwaukee Brewers American Family Field Milwaukee Wisconsin 1970Previously the Seattle Pilots (1969). Competed in the American League from 1970 to 1997 and currently in the National League from 1998 to the present.
Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum NBA1968
Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center Minneapolis Minnesota 1989
Minnesota Twins Target Field MLB1961Previously the Washington Senators (1901–1960).
Minnesota United FC Allianz Field St. Paul MLS2017
Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis NFL1961
Minnesota Wild Xcel Energy Center St. Paul NHL2000 [1]
Montreal Alouettes Percival Molson Memorial Stadium Montreal Quebec CFL1946/1996The CFL considers all incarnations of the Alouettes one franchise. Current incarnation is a result of a move by the Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995) ownership, but the Stallions are not considered part of the Alouettes franchise.
Montreal Canadiens Bell Centre NHL1909 [1]
CF Montréal Saputo Stadium MLS2012Previously the Montreal Impact (2012–2020).
Nashville Predators Bridgestone Arena Nashville Tennessee NHL1998 [1]
Nashville SC Geodis Park MLS2020
New England Patriots Gillette Stadium Foxborough Massachusetts NFL1960Previously the Boston Patriots (1960–1970)
New England Revolution MLS1996
New Jersey Devils Prudential Center Newark New Jersey NHL1982Previously the Kansas City Scouts (1974–1976) and Colorado Rockies (1976–1982). [1]
New Orleans Pelicans Smoothie King Center New Orleans Louisiana NBA2002 Temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City (2005–2007).
New Orleans Saints Caesars Superdome NFL1967
New York City FC Yankee Stadium New York City New York MLS2015
New York Giants MetLife Stadium East Rutherford New Jersey NFL1925
New York Islanders UBS Arena Elmont New York NHL1972 [1]
New York Jets MetLife Stadium East Rutherford New Jersey NFL1960Previously the Titans of New York (1960–1962)
New York Knicks Madison Square Garden New York City New York NBA1946
New York Mets Citi Field MLB1962
New York Rangers Madison Square Garden NHL1926 [1]
New York Red Bulls Red Bull Arena Harrison New Jersey MLS1996
New York Yankees Yankee Stadium New York City New York MLB1903
Oklahoma City Thunder Paycom Center Oklahoma City Oklahoma NBA2008Previously the Seattle SuperSonics (1967–2008). See also Seattle SuperSonics relocation to Oklahoma City.
Orlando City SC Inter&Co Stadium Orlando Florida MLS2015
Orlando Magic Kia Center NBA1989
Ottawa Redblacks TD Place Stadium Ottawa Ontario CFL1876/2002/2014Since 2017, the CFL has treated all Ottawa-based teams in the CFL and its predecessor leagues as a single entity for record-keeping purposes. The previous teams were the Ottawa Rough Riders (1876–1996) and Ottawa Renegades (2002–2005). [10] [11]
Ottawa Senators Canadian Tire Centre NHL1992 [1]
Philadelphia 76ers Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Pennsylvania NBA1963Previously the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field NFL1933
Philadelphia Flyers Wells Fargo Center NHL1967 [1]
Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park MLB1883
Philadelphia Union Subaru Park Chester MLS2010
Phoenix Suns Footprint Center Phoenix Arizona NBA1968
Pittsburgh Penguins PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh Pennsylvania NHL1967 [1]
Pittsburgh Pirates PNC Park MLB1882
Pittsburgh Steelers Acrisure Stadium NFL1933
Portland Timbers Providence Park Portland Oregon MLS2011
Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center NBA1970
Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center Sacramento California NBA1985Previously the Rochester Royals (1948–1957), Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972) and Kansas City Kings (1972–1985).
St. Louis Blues Enterprise Center St. Louis Missouri NHL1967 [1]
St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium MLB1882
St. Louis City SC CityPark MLS2023Expansion team that began play in 2023.
Real Salt Lake America First Field Sandy Utah MLS2005
San Antonio Spurs Frost Bank Center San Antonio Texas NBA1973Previously the Dallas Chaparrals (1967–1973).
San Diego FC Snapdragon Stadium San Diego California MLS2025Expansion team that will begin play in 2025. [12]
San Diego Padres Petco Park MLB1969
San Francisco 49ers Levi's Stadium Santa Clara NFL1946
San Francisco Giants Oracle Park San Francisco MLB1958Previously the New York Giants (1883–1957).
San Jose Earthquakes PayPal Park San Jose MLS1996The franchise was placed on hiatus in 2006, with the roster moving to Houston, Texas to become the Dynamo, and reactivated in 2008.
San Jose Sharks SAP Center at San Jose NHL1991 [1]
Saskatchewan Roughriders Mosaic Stadium Regina Saskatchewan CFL1910
Seattle Kraken Climate Pledge Arena Seattle Washington NHL2021Expansion team that began play in 2021. [13]
Seattle Mariners T-Mobile Park MLB1977
Seattle Seahawks Lumen Field NFL1976
Seattle Sounders FC MLS2009
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium Tampa Florida NFL1976
Tampa Bay Lightning Amalie Arena NHL1992 [1]
Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field St. Petersburg MLB1998
Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium Nashville Tennessee NFL1997 [n 3] Previously the Houston Oilers (1960–1996).
Texas Rangers Globe Life Field Arlington Texas MLB1972Previously the Washington Senators (1961–1971)
Toronto Argonauts BMO Field Toronto Ontario CFL1873 [14]
Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre MLB1977
Toronto FC BMO Field MLS2007
Toronto Maple Leafs Scotiabank Arena NHL1923 [1]
Toronto Raptors NBA1995
Utah Hockey Club Delta Center Salt Lake City Utah NHL2024Relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, but considered to be an expansion franchise.
Utah Jazz NBA1979Previously the New Orleans Jazz (1974–1979).
Vancouver Canucks Rogers Arena Vancouver British Columbia NHL1970 [1]
Vancouver Whitecaps FC BC Place MLS2011
Vegas Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena Paradise Nevada NHL2017Expansion team that began play in 2017; first major professional sports team in Nevada. [15] [16]
Washington Capitals Capital One Arena Washington District of Columbia 1974 [1]
Washington Commanders Northwest Stadium Landover Maryland NFL1937Previously the Boston Braves (1932–1933), Boston Redskins (1933–1936), Washington Redskins (1937–2019), and the Washington Football Team (2020–2021). The team retired its "Redskins" name and logo in July 2020 amidst corporate financial pressure resulting from the controversy over it. They were rebranded as the Commanders in 2022. [17] [18]
Washington Nationals Nationals Park Washington District of Columbia MLB2005Previously the Montreal Expos (1969–2004). During the franchise's last two seasons as the Expos, it split its home schedule between Montreal and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Washington Wizards Capital One Arena NBA1973Previously the Chicago Packers/Zephyrs (1961–1963), Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973), Capital Bullets (1973–1974) and Washington Bullets (1974–1997).
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Princess Auto Stadium Winnipeg Manitoba CFL1930 [19]
Winnipeg Jets Canada Life Centre NHL2011Previously the Atlanta Thrashers (1999–2011). [1]
  1. ↑ The Hurricanes did not play in Raleigh until 1999, when the venue now known as Lenovo Center opened. The team, as planned, played its first two North Carolina seasons in Greensboro.
  2. ↑ The Panthers played their inaugural 1995 season on the campus of Clemson University in South Carolina while the venue now known as Bank of America Stadium was being completed in Charlotte.
  3. ↑ The team did not play in Nashville until 1998. When relocating the franchise from Houston to Nashville, owner Bud Adams originally planned for the team to play both the 1997 and 1998 seasons in Memphis as the Tennessee Oilers during the construction of what is now known as Nissan Stadium. Low attendance led Adams to move the team to Nashville a year earlier than planned, playing in Vanderbilt Stadium until the new venue was completed for the 1999 season.

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