Major professional sports teams of the United States and Canada

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

Future expansion teams whose inaugural seasons are confirmed are also included in this list.

Key

This list does not include minor league teams. The leagues included and abbreviations used for those leagues are as follows:

  • Canadian Football League – (CFL)
  • Major League Baseball – (MLB)
  • Major League Soccer – (MLS)
  • National Basketball Association – (NBA)
  • National Football League – (NFL)
  • National Hockey League – (NHL)

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.

Teams
Team Venue City State/Province League Est. Franchise notes Ref
Anaheim DucksHonda CenterAnaheimCaliforniaNHL1993[1]
Arizona CardinalsState Farm StadiumGlendaleArizonaNFL1988Previously the Chicago Cardinals (1920–1959) and St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1987).
Arizona CoyotesGila River ArenaNHL1996Previously the Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996).[1]
Arizona DiamondbacksChase FieldPhoenixMLB1998
Atlanta BravesTruist ParkAtlantaGeorgia1966Previously the Boston Braves (1871–1952) and Milwaukee Braves (1953–1965).
Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz StadiumNFL1966
Atlanta HawksState Farm ArenaNBA1968Previously the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) and St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968).
Atlanta United FCMercedes-Benz StadiumMLS2017
Austin FCQ2 StadiumAustinTexas2021Expansion team that will begin play in 2021.
Baltimore OriolesOriole Park at Camden YardsBaltimoreMarylandMLB1954Previously the Milwaukee Brewers (1901) and St. Louis Browns (1902–1953).
Baltimore RavensM&T Bank StadiumNFL1996The 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 LionsBC PlaceVancouverBritish ColumbiaCFL1954[2]
Boston BruinsTD GardenBostonMassachusettsNHL1924[1]
Boston CelticsNBA1946
Boston Red SoxFenway ParkMLB1901
Brooklyn NetsBarclays CenterNew York CityNew YorkNBA1967Previously known as the New Jersey Americans (1967–1968), New York Nets (1968–1977) and New Jersey Nets (1977–2012).
Buffalo BillsBills StadiumOrchard ParkNFL1960
Buffalo SabresKeyBank CenterBuffaloNHL1970[1]
Calgary FlamesScotiabank SaddledomeCalgaryAlberta1980Previously the Atlanta Flames (1972–1980).[1][3]
Calgary StampedersMcMahon StadiumCFL1945[4]
Carolina HurricanesPNC ArenaRaleighNorth CarolinaNHL1997[n 1]Previously the Hartford Whalers (1972–1997).[1]
Carolina PanthersBank of America StadiumCharlotteNFL1995[n 2]
Charlotte HornetsSpectrum CenterNBA2004As 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]
Charlotte FCBank of America StadiumMLS2022Expansion team that will begin play in 2022.
Chicago BearsSoldier FieldChicagoIllinoisNFL1921Previously the Decatur Staleys (1920).
Chicago BlackhawksUnited CenterNHL1926[1]
Chicago BullsNBA1966
Chicago CubsWrigley FieldMLB1870
Chicago Fire FCSoldier FieldMLS1997
Chicago White SoxGuaranteed Rate FieldMLB1901
Cincinnati BengalsPaul Brown StadiumCincinnatiOhioNFL1968
Cincinnati RedsGreat American Ball ParkMLB1882
FC CincinnatiWest End StadiumMLS2019
Cleveland BrownsFirstEnergy StadiumClevelandNFL1946In 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 CavaliersRocket Mortgage FieldHouseNBA1970
Cleveland IndiansProgressive FieldMLB1901
Colorado AvalancheBall ArenaDenverColoradoNHL1995Previously the Quebec Nordiques (1972–1995).[1]
Colorado RapidsDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce CityMLS1996
Colorado RockiesCoors FieldDenverMLB1993
Columbus Blue JacketsNationwide ArenaColumbusOhioNHL2000[1]
Columbus Crew SCNew Crew StadiumMLS1996
FC DallasToyota StadiumFriscoTexas1996
Dallas CowboysAT&T StadiumArlingtonNFL1960
Dallas MavericksAmerican Airlines CenterDallasNBA1980
Dallas StarsNHL1993Previously the Minnesota North Stars (1967–1993).[1]
D.C. UnitedAudi FieldWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaMLS1996
Denver BroncosEmpower Field at Mile HighDenverColoradoNFL1960
Denver NuggetsBall ArenaNBA1967
Detroit LionsFord FieldDetroitMichiganNFL1934Previously the Portsmouth Spartans (1929–1933).
Detroit PistonsLittle Caesars ArenaNBA1957Previously the Fort Wayne Pistons (1948–1957).
Detroit Red WingsNHL1926[1]
Detroit TigersComerica ParkMLB1901
Edmonton Football TeamCommonwealth StadiumEdmontonAlbertaCFL1949Previously the Edmonton Eskimos (1949–2019). Club announced on July 21, 2020, it had retired its "Eskimos" name amid the controversy over its old nickname.[6][7]
Edmonton OilersRogers PlaceNHL1972[1]
Florida PanthersBB&T CenterSunriseFlorida1993[1]
Golden State WarriorsChase CenterSan FranciscoCaliforniaNBA1962Previously the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962).
Green Bay PackersLambeau FieldGreen BayWisconsinNFL1921
Hamilton Tiger-CatsTim Hortons FieldHamiltonOntarioCFL1950Formed by the merger of the Hamilton Tigers (1869) and Hamilton Wildcats (1941).
Houston AstrosMinute Maid ParkHoustonTexasMLB1962Competed in the National League from 1962 to 2012 and currently in the American League from 2013 to the present.
Houston Dynamo FCBBVA StadiumMLS2006Formed from the roster of the San Jose Earthquakes, which went on hiatus.
Houston RocketsToyota CenterNBA1971Previously the San Diego Rockets (1967–1971).
Houston TexansNRG StadiumNFL2002
Indiana PacersBankers Life FieldhouseIndianapolisIndianaNBA1967
Indianapolis ColtsLucas Oil StadiumNFL1984Previously the Baltimore Colts (1953–1983). See also Baltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis.
Jacksonville JaguarsTIAA Bank FieldJacksonvilleFlorida1995
Sporting Kansas CityChildren's Mercy ParkKansas CityKansasMLS1996Played in Kansas City, Missouri 1996–2008.
Kansas City ChiefsArrowhead StadiumKansas CityMissouriNFL1963Previously the Dallas Texans (1960–1962).
Kansas City RoyalsKauffman StadiumMLB1969
LA GalaxyDignity Health Sports ParkCarsonCaliforniaMLS1996
Las Vegas RaidersAllegiant StadiumParadiseNevadaNFL2020Previously the Oakland Raiders (1960–1982 and 1995–2019) and Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1994). See also Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas.
Los Angeles AngelsAngel StadiumAnaheimCaliforniaMLB1961
Los Angeles ChargersSoFi StadiumInglewoodNFL2017Played inaugural 1960 season in Los Angeles before moving to San Diego, where they played as the San Diego Chargers from 1961–2016.
Los Angeles ClippersStaples CenterLos AngelesNBA1984Previously the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
Los Angeles DodgersDodger StadiumMLB1958Previously the Brooklyn Dodgers (1884–1957).
Los Angeles FCBanc of California StadiumMLS2018
Los Angeles KingsStaples CenterNHL1967[1]
Los Angeles LakersNBA1960Previously the Minneapolis Lakers (1948–1960).
Los Angeles RamsSoFi StadiumInglewoodNFL2016Previously the Cleveland Rams (1937–1945) and St. Louis Rams (1995–2015). Previously located in Los Angeles from 1946–1994.
Memphis GrizzliesFedExForumMemphisTennesseeNBA2001Previously the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001). See also Vancouver Grizzlies relocation to Memphis.
Miami DolphinsHard Rock StadiumMiami GardensFloridaNFL1966
Miami HeatAmerican Airlines ArenaMiamiNBA1988
Inter Miami CFInter Miami CF StadiumFort LauderdaleMLS2020
Miami MarlinsMarlins ParkMiamiMLB1993
Milwaukee BrewersAmerican Family FieldMilwaukeeWisconsin1970Previously the Seattle Pilots (1969). Competed as an American League team from 1970 to 1997 and currently compete in the National League from 1998 to the present.
Milwaukee BucksFiserv ForumNBA1968
Minnesota TimberwolvesTarget CenterMinneapolisMinnesota1989
Minnesota TwinsTarget FieldMLB1961Previously the Washington Senators (1901–1960).
Minnesota United FCAllianz FieldSt. PaulMLS2017
Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolisNFL1961
Minnesota WildXcel Energy CenterSt. PaulNHL2000[1]
Montreal AlouettesPercival Molson Memorial StadiumMontrealQuebecCFL1946/1996The 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 CanadiensBell CentreNHL1909[1]
CF MontréalSaputo StadiumMLS2012Previously the Montreal Impact (2012-2020).
Nashville PredatorsBridgestone ArenaNashvilleTennesseeNHL1998[1]
Nashville SCNissan StadiumMLS2020
New England PatriotsGillette StadiumFoxboroughMassachusettsNFL1960
New England RevolutionMLS1996
New Jersey DevilsPrudential CenterNewarkNew JerseyNHL1982Previously the Kansas City Scouts (1974–1976) and Colorado Rockies (1976–1982).[1]
New Orleans PelicansSmoothie King CenterNew OrleansLouisianaNBA2002Temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City (2005–2007).
New Orleans SaintsMercedes-Benz SuperdomeNFL1967
New York City FCYankee StadiumNew York CityNew YorkMLS2015
New York GiantsMetLife StadiumEast RutherfordNew JerseyNFL1925
New York IslandersBarclays CenterNew York CityNew YorkNHL1972[1]
Nassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale
New York JetsMetLife StadiumEast RutherfordNew JerseyNFL1960
New York KnicksMadison Square GardenNew York CityNew YorkNBA1946
New York MetsCiti FieldMLB1962
New York RangersMadison Square GardenNHL1926[1]
New York Red BullsRed Bull ArenaHarrisonNew JerseyMLS1996
New York YankeesYankee StadiumNew York CityNew YorkMLB1903
Oakland AthleticsOakland ColiseumOaklandCalifornia1968Previously the Philadelphia Athletics (1901–1954) and Kansas City Athletics (1955–1967).
Oklahoma City ThunderChesapeake Energy ArenaOklahoma CityOklahomaNBA2008Previously the Seattle SuperSonics (1967–2008). See also Seattle SuperSonics relocation to Oklahoma City.
Orlando City SCExploria StadiumOrlandoFloridaMLS2015
Orlando MagicAmway CenterNBA1989
Ottawa RedblacksTD Place StadiumOttawaOntarioCFL1876/2002/2014Since 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).[8][9]
Ottawa SenatorsCanadian Tire CentreNHL1992[1]
Philadelphia 76ersWells Fargo CenterPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaNBA1963Previously the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial FieldNFL1933
Philadelphia FlyersWells Fargo CenterNHL1967[1]
Philadelphia PhilliesCitizens Bank ParkMLB1883
Philadelphia UnionSubaru ParkChesterMLS2010
Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns ArenaPhoenixArizonaNBA1968
Pittsburgh PenguinsPPG Paints ArenaPittsburghPennsylvaniaNHL1967[1]
Pittsburgh PiratesPNC ParkMLB1882
Pittsburgh SteelersHeinz FieldNFL1933
Portland Trail BlazersModa CenterPortlandOregonNBA1970
Portland TimbersProvidence ParkMLS2011
Sacramento KingsGolden 1 CenterSacramentoCaliforniaNBA1985Previously the Rochester Royals (1948–1957), Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972) and Kansas City Kings (1972–1985).
Sacramento Republic FCRailyards StadiumMLS2023Expansion team that will begin play in 2023.
Real Salt LakeRio Tinto StadiumSandyUtah2005
San Antonio SpursAT&T CenterSan AntonioTexasNBA1973Previously the Dallas Chaparrals (1967–1973).
San Diego PadresPetco ParkSan DiegoCaliforniaMLB1969
San Francisco 49ersLevi's StadiumSanta ClaraNFL1946
San Francisco GiantsOracle ParkSan FranciscoMLB1958Previously the New York Giants (1883–1957).
San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes StadiumSan JoseMLS1996The franchise was placed on hiatus in 2006, with the roster moving to Houston, Texas to become the Dynamo, and reactivated in 2008.
San Jose SharksSAP CenterNHL1991[1]
Saskatchewan RoughridersMosaic StadiumReginaSaskatchewanCFL1910
St. Louis BluesEnterprise CenterSt. LouisMissouriNHL1967[1]
St. Louis CardinalsBusch StadiumMLB1882
St. Louis City SCSt. Louis MLS StadiumMLS2023Expansion team that will begin play in 2023.
Seattle KrakenClimate Pledge ArenaSeattleWashingtonNHL2021Expansion team that will begin play in 2021.[10]
Seattle MarinersT-Mobile ParkMLB1977
Seattle SeahawksLumen FieldNFL1976
Seattle Sounders FCMLS2009
Tampa Bay BuccaneersRaymond James StadiumTampaFloridaNFL1976
Tampa Bay LightningAmalie ArenaNHL1992[1]
Tampa Bay RaysTropicana FieldSt. PetersburgMLB1998
Tennessee TitansNissan StadiumNashvilleTennesseeNFL1997[n 3]Previously the Houston Oilers (1960–1996).
Texas RangersGlobe Life FieldArlingtonTexasMLB1972Previously the Washington Senators (1961–1971)
Toronto ArgonautsBMO FieldTorontoOntarioCFL1873[11]
Toronto Blue JaysRogers CentreMLB1977
Toronto FCBMO FieldMLS2007
Toronto Maple LeafsScotiabank ArenaNHL1923[1]
Toronto RaptorsNBA1995
Utah JazzVivint Smart Home ArenaSalt Lake CityUtah1979Previously the New Orleans Jazz (1974–1979).
Vancouver CanucksRogers ArenaVancouverBritish ColumbiaNHL1970[1]
Vancouver Whitecaps FCBC PlaceMLS2011
Vegas Golden KnightsT-Mobile ArenaParadiseNevadaNHL2017Expansion team that began play in 2017; first major professional sports team in Nevada.[12][13]
Washington CapitalsCapital One ArenaWashingtonDistrict of Columbia1974[1]
Washington NationalsNationals ParkMLB2005Previously 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 Football TeamFedExFieldLandoverMarylandNFL1937Previously the Boston Redskins (1932–1936), and the Washington Redskins (1937–2019). Club announced on July 13, 2020, it had retired its "Redskins" name and logo amid corporate financial pressure resulting from the long-standing controversy over the club's old nickname. Club announced its temporary placeholder name for the 2020 NFL season on July 23, 2020.[14][15]
Washington WizardsCapital One ArenaWashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaNBA1973Previously the Chicago Packers/Zephyrs (1961–1963), Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973), Capital Bullets (1973–1974) and Washington Bullets (1974–1997).
Winnipeg Blue BombersIG FieldWinnipegManitobaCFL1930[16]
Winnipeg JetsBell MTS PlaceNHL2011Previously the Atlanta Thrashers (1999–2011).[1]
  1. The Hurricanes did not play in Raleigh until 1999, when the venue now known as PNC Arena 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.

See also

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