List of professional sports teams in the United States and Canada
This article features a listing of all professional sports teams based in the United States and Canada, in addition to teams from other countries that compete in professional leagues based in the two countries.
Baseball
Major League Baseball
International League
- The Red Sox plan to relocate to Worcester, Massachusetts, in 2021, as the Worcester Red Sox.
Pacific Coast League
Eastern League
Southern League
Texas League
California League
Carolina League
Florida State League
Midwest League
South Atlantic League
New York–Penn League
Northwest League
Appalachian League
Pioneer League
American Association of Independent Professional Baseball
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
Frontier League
Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
| Team | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Napa Silverados | Napa, California | NVC Storm Field |
| Sonoma Stompers | Sonoma, California | Arnold Field |
| Vallejo Admirals | Vallejo, California | Wilson Park |
Pecos League
| Division | Team | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain | Alpine Cowboys | Alpine, Texas | Kokernot Field |
| Garden City Wind | Garden City, Kansas | Clint Lightner Field | |
| Roswell Invaders | Roswell, New Mexico | Joe Bauman Stadium | |
| Santa Fe Fuego | Santa Fe, New Mexico | Fort Marcy Ballfield | |
| Trinidad Triggers | Trinidad, Colorado | Central Park | |
| Tucson Saguaros | Tucson, Arizona | Amphitheater High School | |
| Pacific | Bakersfield Train Robbers | Bakersfield, California | Sam Lynn Ballpark |
| Martinez Sturgeon | Martinez, California | Waterfront Park | |
| Monterey Amberjacks | Monterey, California | Sollectio Park | |
| San Rafael Pacifics | San Rafael, California | Albert Park | |
| Santa Cruz Seaweed | Santa Cruz, California | Harvey West Park | |
| Wasco Reserve | Wasco, California | Wasco Park | |
Basketball
National Basketball Association
Canadian Elite Basketball League
National Basketball League of Canada
NBA G League
- This BayHawks team is an expansion franchise that replaces a previous BayHawks team that relocated to College Park, Georgia, after the 2018–19 season to play as the College Park Skyhawks. The current BayHawks play in Erie through at least the 2021–22 season, after which they will relocate to their intended permanent home of Birmingham, Alabama.
- Relocating to Detroit after the 2020–21 season, where the team will play as the Motor City Cruise.
Women's National Basketball Association
Arenas listed are those planned to be used in the league's next season in 2021. Due to COVID-19, these venues should be considered tentative. The 2020 season was played entirely at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida with no fans present.
- Due to a major renovation of Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the Fever originally planned to play their entire home schedule in 2020 and 2021, as well as at least part of their 2022 home schedule, at Butler University's Hinkle Fieldhouse, also in Indianapolis. The team plans to return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse upon project completion.[1]
- The Mercury intended to play the 2020 season at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, also in Phoenix, due to renovations at Phoenix Suns Arena. The renovations are expected to be complete before the next WNBA season.[2]
- Became the Storm's temporary home in 2019 due to the closure of KeyArena (since renamed Climate Pledge Arena), also in Seattle, for major renovations. The Storm also plays home games at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. Climate Pledge Arena is expected to reopen in 2021, but not until after the WNBA season, meaning that the Storm will likely not return there until 2022.
Football
National Football League
Canadian Football League
Indoor Football League
Champions Indoor Football
National Arena League
American Arena League
American West Football Conference
| Team | Location | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Horsemen | Nampa, Idaho | Ford Idaho Center |
| Oregon High Desert Storm | Redmond, Oregon | First Interstate Bank Center |
| Tri-City Rush | Pasco, Washington | HAPO Center |
| Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks | Wenatchee, Washington | Town Toyota Center |
| Yakima Canines | Yakima, Washington | Yakima SunDome |
Extreme Football League
| Conference | Team | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Atlanta Empire | Duluth, Georgia | Infinite Energy Arena |
| Chicago Blitz | Bridgeview, Illinois | SeatGeek Stadium | |
| Kansas City Force | Independence, Missouri | Cable Dahmer Arena | |
| Omaha Red Devils | Ralston, Nebraska | Ralston Arena | |
| Western | Austin Sound | Cedar Park, Texas | H-E-B Center |
| Denver Rush | Denver, Colorado | Denver Coliseum | |
| Los Angeles Black Storm | Ontario, California | Toyota Arena | |
| Seattle Thunder | Kent, Washington | ShoWare Center |
Ice hockey
National Hockey League
- The Islanders are building UBS Arena in the Nassau County community of Elmont, New York, and expect to begin play there in 2021.
American Hockey League
- The Silver Knights are constructing a new arena at the Henderson Event Center in Henderson, Nevada, and expect to begin play there in 2022.
ECHL
- Plans to return to play in February 2021.
Southern Professional Hockey League
Federal Prospects Hockey League
Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey
League is on hiatus for the 2020–21 season.
National Women's Hockey League
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse League
Rugby league
Super League
| Club | City | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Wolfpack | Toronto, Ontario | Lamport Stadium |
USA Rugby League
- Silverbacks Park is physically located in an unincorporated area of DeKalb County, Georgia that has an Atlanta mailing address.
Rugby union
Major League Rugby
Soccer
Major League Soccer
- Nashville SC will move within the city of Nashville to its permanent home of Nashville Fairgrounds Stadium in 2022.
Canadian Premier League
USL Championship
- Expected to open for the 2021 season. Not to be confused with the former Weidner Field, now known as Switchbacks Training Stadium, which served as the team's home from 2015 to 2020. The "Weidner Field" name was transferred from the old stadium to the new venue shortly after the 2020 season.
- Sacramento Republic FC will cease USL operations at the end of the 2022 season. The club name will transfer to a Major League Soccer team that will start play in 2023.
USL League One
National Women's Soccer League
Major Arena Soccer League
Softball
National Pro Fastpitch
| Team | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Aussie Peppers | North Mankato, Minnesota | Caswell Park Softball Complex |
| California Commotion | Traveling team | |
| Canadian Wild | Marion, Illinois | Rent One Park |
| Chicago Bandits | Rosemont, Illinois | Rosemont Stadium |
| Cleveland Comets | Traveling team | |
Tennis
World TeamTennis
| Team | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Smash | Chicago, Illinois | Credit Union 1 Arena |
| New York Empire | Bronx, New York | Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning |
| Orange County Breakers | Newport Beach, California | Palisades Tennis Club |
| Orlando Storm | Orlando, Florida | USTA National Campus |
| Philadelphia Freedoms | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Michael J. Hagan Arena |
| San Diego Aviators | Carlsbad, California | Omni La Costa Resort and Spa |
| Springfield Lasers | Springfield, Missouri | Mediacom Stadium at Cooper Tennis Complex |
| Vegas Rollers | Paradise, Nevada | Orleans Arena |
| Washington Kastles | Washington, D.C. | Kastles Stadium at Union Market |
Ultimate
American Ultimate Disc League
Premier Ultimate League
| Conference | Team | City |
|---|---|---|
| Central | ||
| Atlanta Soul | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Austin Torch | Austin, Texas | |
| Indy Red | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Medellin Revolution | Medellín, Colombia | |
| Milwaukee Monarchs | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| Minnesota Strike | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
| East | ||
| Columbus Pride | Columbus, Ohio | |
| NY Gridlock | New York City, New York | |
| Nashville Nightshade | Nashville, Tennessee | |
| Portland Rising | Portland, Maine | |
| Raleigh Radiance | Raleigh, North Carolina | |
| Washington DC Shadow | Washington, D.C. |
NASCAR
See also
- Professional sports leagues in the United States
- Major women's sport leagues in North America
- Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada
- Major professional sports teams of the United States and Canada
- List of American and Canadian cities by number of major professional sports franchises
- List of top level minor league sports teams in the United States by city
- List of soccer clubs in the United States by city
References
- "Indiana Fever Announce Butler University's Hinkle Fieldhouse As Home Venue For 2020, 2021 and Part of 2022 WNBA Seasons" (Press release). Indiana Fever. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- "Phoenix Mercury Announce the Return of Pro Basketball to Veterans Memorial Coliseum for 2020 Season" (Press release). Indiana Fever. July 24, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- "PASL Coming to Citizens Business Bank Arena". PASL. May 29, 2013. Archived from the original on November 6, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
External links
- North American Pro Sports Teams – Lists every league that has operated in Canada and / or the United States. Grouped by city.
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