# Major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada

This short description is INTENTIONALLY "none" &#x2D; please see WP:SDNONE before you consider changing it! 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), Major League Soccer (MLS), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Est. represents the year the team was originally established. Future expansion teams whose inaugural seasons are confirmed are also included.
| Team | Venue | City | State/Province | League | Est. | Notes |
| Anaheim Ducks | Honda Center | Anaheim | California | NHL | 1993 | |
| Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | Glendale | Arizona | NFL | 1898 | |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Chase Field | Phoenix | Arizona | MLB | 1998 | |
| Athletics | Sutter Health Park | West Sacramento | California | MLB | 1901 | |
| Atlanta Braves | Truist Park | Cumberland | Georgia | MLB | 1871 | |
| Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | Georgia | NFL | 1966 | |
| Atlanta Hawks | State Farm Arena | Atlanta | Georgia | NBA | 1949 | |
| Atlanta United FC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | Georgia | MLS | 2017 | |
| Austin FC | Q2 Stadium | Austin | Texas | MLS | 2021 | |
| Baltimore Orioles | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore | Maryland | MLB | 1894 | |
| Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | Baltimore | Maryland | NFL | 1996 | |
| BC Lions | BC Place | Vancouver | British Columbia | CFL | 1954 | |
| Boston Bruins | TD Garden | Boston | Massachusetts | NHL | 1924 | |
| Boston Celtics | TD Garden | Boston | Massachusetts | NBA | 1946 | |
| Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park | Boston | Massachusetts | MLB | 1901 | |
| Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | New York City | New York | NBA | 1967 | |
| Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | Orchard Park | New York | NFL | 1960 | |
| Buffalo Sabres | KeyBank Center | Buffalo | New York | NHL | 1970 | |
| Calgary Flames | Scotiabank Saddledome | Calgary | Alberta | NHL | 1972 | |
| Calgary Stampeders | McMahon Stadium | Calgary | Alberta | CFL | 1945 | |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center | Raleigh | North Carolina | NHL | 1972 | |
| Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte | North Carolina | NFL | 1995 | |
| Charlotte FC | Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte | North Carolina | MLS | 2022 | |
| Charlotte Hornets | Spectrum Center | Charlotte | North Carolina | NBA | 1988 | |
| Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | Chicago | Illinois | NFL | 1920 | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | United Center | Chicago | Illinois | NHL | 1926 | |
| Chicago Bulls | United Center | Chicago | Illinois | NBA | 1966 | |
| Chicago Cubs | Wrigley Field | Chicago | Illinois | MLB | 1870 | |
| Chicago Fire FC | Soldier Field | Chicago | Illinois | MLS | 1997 | |
| Chicago White Sox | Rate Field | Chicago | Illinois | MLB | 1894 | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | Cincinnati | Ohio | NFL | 1968 | |
| FC Cincinnati | TQL Stadium | Cincinnati | Ohio | MLS | 2019 | |
| Cincinnati Reds | Great American Ball Park | Cincinnati | Ohio | MLB | 1882 | |
| Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland | Ohio | NFL | 1946 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Rocket Arena | Cleveland | Ohio | NBA | 1970 | |
| Cleveland Guardians | Progressive Field | Cleveland | Ohio | MLB | 1894 | |
| Colorado Avalanche | Ball Arena | Denver | Colorado | NHL | 1972 | |
| Colorado Rapids | Dick's Sporting Goods Park | Commerce City | Colorado | MLS | 1996 | |
| Colorado Rockies | Coors Field | Denver | Colorado | MLB | 1993 | |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Nationwide Arena | Columbus | Ohio | NHL | 2000 | |
| Columbus Crew SC | Lower.com Field | Columbus | Ohio | MLS | 1996 | |
| Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | Arlington | Texas | NFL | 1960 | |
| FC Dallas | Toyota Stadium | Frisco | Texas | MLS | 1996 | |
| Dallas Mavericks | American Airlines Center | Dallas | Texas | NBA | 1980 | |
| Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center | Dallas | Texas | NHL | 1967 | |
| D.C. United | Audi Field | Washington | District of Columbia | MLS | 1996 | |
| Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | Denver | Colorado | NFL | 1960 | |
| Denver Nuggets | Ball Arena | Denver | Colorado | NBA | 1967 | |
| Detroit Lions | Ford Field | Detroit | Michigan | NFL | 1928 | |
| Detroit Pistons | Little Caesars Arena | Detroit | Michigan | NBA | 1948 | |
| Detroit Red Wings | Little Caesars Arena | Detroit | Michigan | NHL | 1926 | |
| Detroit Tigers | Comerica Park | Detroit | Michigan | MLB | 1901 | |
| Edmonton Elks | Commonwealth Stadium | Edmonton | Alberta | CFL | 1949 | |
| Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place | Edmonton | Alberta | NHL | 1972 | |
| Florida Panthers | Amerant Bank Arena | Sunrise | Florida | NHL | 1993 | |
| Golden State Warriors | Chase Center | San Francisco | California | NBA | 1946 | |
| Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | Green Bay | Wisconsin | NFL | 1919 | |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Tim Hortons Field | Hamilton | Ontario | CFL | 1950 | |
| Houston Astros | Daikin Park | Houston | Texas | MLB | 1962 | |
| Houston Dynamo FC | Shell Energy Stadium | Houston | Texas | MLS | 2006 | |
| Houston Rockets | Toyota Center | Houston | Texas | NBA | 1967 | |
| Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | Houston | Texas | NFL | 2002 | |
| Indiana Pacers | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Indianapolis | Indiana | NBA | 1967 | |
| Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis | Indiana | NFL | 1953 | |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium | Jacksonville | Florida | NFL | 1995 | |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | Missouri | NFL | 1960 | |
| Kansas City Royals | Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City | Missouri | MLB | 1969 | |
| Sporting Kansas City | Children's Mercy Park | Kansas City | Kansas | MLS | 1996 | |
| LA Galaxy | Dignity Health Sports Park | Carson | California | MLS | 1996 | |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | Paradise | Nevada | NFL | 1960 | |
| Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | Anaheim | California | MLB | 1961 | |
| Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood | California | NFL | 1960 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Intuit Dome | Inglewood | California | NBA | 1970 | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles | California | MLB | 1884 | |
| Los Angeles FC | BMO Stadium | Los Angeles | California | MLS | 2018 | |
| Los Angeles Kings | Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles | California | NHL | 1967 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles | California | NBA | 1946 | |
| Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood | California | NFL | 1937 | . |
| Memphis Grizzlies | FedExForum | Memphis | Tennessee | NBA | 1995 | |
| Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens | Florida | NFL | 1966 | |
| Miami Heat | Kaseya Center | Miami | Florida | NBA | 1988 | |
| Inter Miami CF | Chase Stadium | Fort Lauderdale | Florida | MLS | 2020 | |
| Miami Marlins | LoanDepot Park | Miami | Florida | MLB | 1993 | |
| Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Field | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | MLB | 1969 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Fiserv Forum | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | NBA | 1968 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center | Minneapolis | Minnesota | NBA | 1989 | |
| Minnesota Twins | Target Field | Minneapolis | Minnesota | MLB | 1901 | |
| Minnesota United FC | Allianz Field | St. Paul | Minnesota | MLS | 2017 | |
| Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | Minneapolis | Minnesota | NFL | 1961 | |
| Minnesota Wild | Xcel Energy Center | St. Paul | Minnesota | NHL | 2000 | |
| Montreal Alouettes | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium | Montreal | Quebec | CFL | 1946 | |
| Montreal Canadiens | Bell Centre | Montreal | Quebec | NHL | 1909 | |
| CF Montréal | Saputo Stadium | Montreal | Quebec | MLS | 2012 | |
| Nashville Predators | Bridgestone Arena | Nashville | Tennessee | NHL | 1998 | |
| Nashville SC | Geodis Park | Nashville | Tennessee | MLS | 2020 | |
| New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough | Massachusetts | NFL | 1960 | |
| New England Revolution | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough | Massachusetts | MLS | 1996 | |
| New Jersey Devils | Prudential Center | Newark | New Jersey | NHL | 1974 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Smoothie King Center | New Orleans | Louisiana | NBA | 2002 | |
| New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | New Orleans | Louisiana | NFL | 1967 | |
| New York City FC | Yankee Stadium | New York City | New York | MLS | 2015 | |
| New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford | New Jersey | NFL | 1925 | |
| New York Islanders | UBS Arena | Elmont | New York | NHL | 1972 | |
| New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford | New Jersey | NFL | 1960 | |
| New York Knicks | Madison Square Garden | New York City | New York | NBA | 1946 | |
| New York Mets | Citi Field | New York City | New York | MLB | 1962 | |
| New York Rangers | Madison Square Garden | New York City | New York | NHL | 1926 | |
| New York Red Bulls | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Harrison | New Jersey | MLS | 1996 | |
| New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | New York City | New York | MLB | 1903 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Paycom Center | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma | NBA | 1967 | |
| Orlando City SC | Inter&Co Stadium | Orlando | Florida | MLS | 2015 | |
| Orlando Magic | Kia Center | Orlando | Florida | NBA | 1989 | |
| Ottawa Redblacks | TD Place Stadium | Ottawa | Ontario | CFL | 1876 2002 2014 | |
| Ottawa Senators | Canadian Tire Centre | Ottawa | Ontario | NHL | 1992 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | NBA | 1949 | |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | NFL | 1933 | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | NHL | 1967 | |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Citizens Bank Park | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | MLB | 1883 | |
| Philadelphia Union | Subaru Park | Chester | Pennsylvania | MLS | 2010 | |
| Phoenix Suns | PHX Arena | Phoenix | Arizona | NBA | 1968 | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | PPG Paints Arena | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | NHL | 1967 | |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | PNC Park | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | MLB | 1882 | |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | NFL | 1933 | |
| Portland Timbers | Providence Park | Portland | Oregon | MLS | 2011 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Moda Center | Portland | Oregon | NBA | 1970 | |
| Sacramento Kings | Golden 1 Center | Sacramento | California | NBA | 1948 | |
| St. Louis Blues | Enterprise Center | St. Louis | Missouri | NHL | 1967 | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Busch Stadium | St. Louis | Missouri | MLB | 1882 | |
| St. Louis City SC | Energizer Park | St. Louis | Missouri | MLS | 2023 | |
| Real Salt Lake | America First Field | Sandy | Utah | MLS | 2005 | |
| San Antonio Spurs | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | Texas | NBA | 1967 | |
| San Diego FC | Snapdragon Stadium | San Diego | California | MLS | 2025 | |
| San Diego Padres | Petco Park | San Diego | California | MLB | 1969 | |
| San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara | California | NFL | 1946 | |
| San Francisco Giants | Oracle Park | San Francisco | California | MLB | 1883 | |
| San Jose Earthquakes | PayPal Park | San Jose | California | MLS | 1996 | |
| San Jose Sharks | SAP Center at San Jose | San Jose | California | NHL | 1991 | |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | Mosaic Stadium | Regina | Saskatchewan | CFL | 1910 | |
| Seattle Kraken | Climate Pledge Arena | Seattle | Washington | NHL | 2021 | |
| Seattle Mariners | T-Mobile Park | Seattle | Washington | MLB | 1977 | |
| Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | Seattle | Washington | NFL | 1976 | |
| Seattle Sounders FC | Lumen Field | Seattle | Washington | MLS | 2009 | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | Tampa | Florida | NFL | 1976 | |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Amalie Arena | Tampa | Florida | NHL | 1992 | |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Tropicana Field | St. Petersburg | Florida | MLB | 1998 | |
| Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | Nashville | Tennessee | NFL | 1960 | |
| Texas Rangers | Globe Life Field | Arlington | Texas | MLB | 1961 | |
| Toronto Argonauts | BMO Field | Toronto | Ontario | CFL | 1873 | |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Rogers Centre | Toronto | Ontario | MLB | 1977 | |
| Toronto FC | BMO Field | Toronto | Ontario | MLS | 2007 | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Scotiabank Arena | Toronto | Ontario | NHL | 1923 | |
| Toronto Raptors | Scotiabank Arena | Toronto | Ontario | NBA | 1995 | |
| Utah Hockey Club | Delta Center | Salt Lake City | Utah | NHL | 2024 | |
| Utah Jazz | Delta Center | Salt Lake City | Utah | NBA | 1974 | |
| Vancouver Canucks | Rogers Arena | Vancouver | British Columbia | NHL | 1970 | |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | BC Place | Vancouver | British Columbia | MLS | 2011 | |
| Vegas Golden Knights | T-Mobile Arena | Paradise | Nevada | NHL | 2017 | |
| Washington Capitals | Capital One Arena | Washington | District of Columbia | NHL | 1974 | |
| Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | Landover | Maryland | NFL | 1932 | |
| Washington Nationals | Nationals Park | Washington | District of Columbia | MLB | 1969 | |
| Washington Wizards | Capital One Arena | Washington | District of Columbia | NBA | 1961 | |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Princess Auto Stadium | Winnipeg | Manitoba | CFL | 1930 | |
| Winnipeg Jets | Canada Life Centre | Winnipeg | Manitoba | NHL | 1999 | |
Established
* ↑ 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.
* ↑ 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.
* ↑ 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.
Notes
* ↑ Previously the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993–2006)
* ↑ Established in Chicago as the Morgan Athletic Club, and joined the NFL as a charter member on September 17, 1920. Previously the Chicago Cardinals (1920–1959) and St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1987)
* ↑ Previously the Philadelphia Athletics (1901–1954), Kansas City Athletics (1955–1967), and Oakland Athletics (1968–2024)
* ↑ Previously the Boston Braves (1871–1952) and Milwaukee Braves (1953–1965)
* ↑ Previously the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) and St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968)
* ↑ Previously the Milwaukee Brewers (1894–1901) and St. Louis Browns (1902–1953)
* ↑ The 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.
* ↑ Previously the New Jersey Americans (1967–1968), New York Nets (1968–1977) and New Jersey Nets (1977–2012)
* ↑ Previously the Atlanta Flames (1972–1980)
* ↑ Previously the Hartford Whalers (1972–1997)
* ↑ As 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.
* ↑ Previously the Decatur Staleys (1920)
* ↑ In 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 re-establishment of football in Cleveland in the 1999 NFL season. See also Cleveland Browns relocation controversy.
* ↑ Previously 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.
* ↑ Previously the Quebec Nordiques (1972–1995)
* ↑ Previously the Minnesota North Stars (1967–1993)
* ↑ Previously the Portsmouth Spartans (1928–1933)
* ↑ Previously the Fort Wayne Pistons (1948–1957)
* ↑ Previously 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.
* ↑ Previously the Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962–1971)
* ↑ Formed by the merger of the Hamilton Tigers (1869) and Hamilton Wildcats (1941).
* ↑ Competed in the National League from 1962 to 2012 and currently in the American League from 2013 to the present.
* ↑ Formed from the roster of the San Jose Earthquakes, which went on hiatus.
* ↑ Previously the San Diego Rockets (1967–1971)
* ↑ Previously the Baltimore Colts (1953–1983). See also Baltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis.
* ↑ Previously the Dallas Texans (1960–1962)
* ↑ Played in Kansas City, Missouri 1996–2008
* ↑ Previously the Oakland Raiders (1960–1982 and 1995–2019) and Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1994). See also Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas.
* ↑ Previously the California Angels (1965– 1996), Anaheim Angels (1997–2004) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–2015)
* ↑ Played inaugural 1960 season in Los Angeles before moving to San Diego, where they played as the San Diego Chargers (1961–2016)
* ↑ Previously the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984)
* ↑ Previously the Brooklyn Dodgers (1884–1957)
* ↑ Previously the Detroit Gems (1946–1947) and Minneapolis Lakers (1947–1960)
* ↑ Previously the Cleveland Rams (1937–1945) and St. Louis Rams (1995–2015). Previously located in Los Angeles (1946–1994)
* ↑ Previously the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001). See also Vancouver Grizzlies relocation to Memphis.
* ↑ Previously the Florida Marlins (1993–2011)
* ↑ Previously the Seattle Pilots (1969). Competed in the American League from 1970 to 1997 and currently in the National League from 1998 to the present.
* ↑ Previously the Washington Senators (1901–1960)
* ↑ The CFL considers all incarnations of the Alouettes as 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.
* ↑ Previously the Montreal Impact (2012–2020)
* ↑ Previously the Boston Patriots (1960–1970)
* ↑ Previously the Kansas City Scouts (1974–1976) and Colorado Rockies (1976–1982)
* ↑ Temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City (2005–2007)
* ↑ Previously the Titans of New York (1960–1962)
* ↑ Previously the Seattle SuperSonics (1967–2008). See also Seattle SuperSonics relocation to Oklahoma City.
* ↑ Since 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).
* ↑ Previously the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963)
* ↑ Previously the Rochester Royals (1948–1957), Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972) and Kansas City Kings (1972–1985)
* ↑ Previously the Dallas Chaparrals (1967–1973)
* ↑ Previously the New York Giants (1883–1957)
* ↑ The franchise was placed on hiatus in 2006, with the roster moving to Houston to become the Houston Dynamo, and reactivated in 2008.
* ↑ The Rays will temporarily move to George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida for the 2025 season after extensive damage done by Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field.
* ↑ Previously the Houston Oilers (1960–1996)
* ↑ Previously the Washington Senators (1961–1971)
* ↑ Relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, but considered to be an expansion franchise
* ↑ Previously the New Orleans Jazz (1974–1979)
* ↑ Previously the Boston Braves (1932–1933), Boston Redskins (1933–1936), Washington Redskins (1937–2019), and 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.
* ↑ Previously 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.
* ↑ Previously the Chicago Packers (1961–1962), Chicago Zephyrs (1962–1963), Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973), Capital Bullets (1973–1974) and Washington Bullets (1974–1997)
* ↑ Previously the Atlanta Thrashers (1999–2011)