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
- The Rangers ended a 26-season tenure at the nearby Globe Life Park in Arlington at the end of the 2019 season.
International League
- The Red Sox plan to relocate to Worcester, Massachusetts in 2021, as the Worcester Red Sox.
Pacific Coast League
- Prior to the 2020 season, the Wind Surge had played in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie, Louisiana as the New Orleans Baby Cakes.
Eastern League
Southern League
- Prior to the 2020 season, the Trash Pandas had played in Mobile, Alabama as the Mobile BayBears.
Texas League
California League
Carolina League
- Prior to the 2020 season, the Nationals had played in nearby Woodbridge, Virginia as the Potomac Nationals.
Florida State League
- Known as the Fort Myers Miracle through the 2019 season.
Midwest League
South Atlantic League
- Known as the Kannapolis Intimidators through the 2019 season.
New York–Penn League
- Known as the Connecticut Tigers through the 2019 season.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Dogecoin | Fairfield, California | Laurel Creek Park |
| 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.
Women's National Basketball Association
- Due to a major renovation of Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the Fever will 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]
- Due to a major renovation of Talking Stick Resort Arena, the Mercury will play their entire home schedule in 2020 at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, also in Phoenix. The team plans to return to Talking Stick Resort Arena upon project completion.[2]
- Temporary home for at least the 2019 season due to the closure of KeyArena, also in Seattle, for major renovations. The Storm also plays home games at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington.
Football
National Football League
Canadian Football League
XFL
Indoor Football League
Champions Indoor Football
National Arena League
American Arena League
| Team | Location | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Cowboyz | Pendleton, North Carolina | T. Ed Garrison Arena |
| Carolina Predators | Greenville, South Carolina | Traveling team |
| Charlotte Thunder | Charlotte, North Carolina | Bojangles' Coliseum |
| Central Penn Chargers | East Petersburg, Pennsylvania | Lanco Fieldhouse |
| Indianapolis Enforcers | Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana Farmers Coliseum |
| Jersey Bearcats | Metuchen, New Jersey | SportsPlex at Metuchen |
| Maryland Eagles | Silver Spring, Maryland | Wheaton Sports Pavilion |
| Music City Fire | Franklin, Tennessee | Williamson County AgExpo Park |
| Pennsylvania Union | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | |
| Reading Raptors | Temple, Pennsylvania | Relevant Sports Complex |
| South Florida Thunder | West Palm Beach, Florida | Traveling team |
| Tampa Bay Tornadoes | Tampa, Florida | Expo Hall |
| West Michigan Ironmen | Muskegon, Michigan | L. C. Walker Arena |
| Western Maryland Warriors | Frederick, Maryland |
American West Football Conference
| Team | Location | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Horsemen | Nampa, Idaho | Ford Idaho 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 preparing to build a new arena in the Nassau County community of Elmont, New York and expect to begin play there in 2021.
American Hockey League
ECHL
Southern Professional Hockey League
Federal Prospects Hockey League
| Division | Team | City | Home Arena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Danbury Hat Tricks | Danbury, Connecticut | Danbury Ice Arena |
| Delaware Thunder | Harrington, Delaware | Centre Ice Rink | |
| Elmira Enforcers | Elmira, New York | First Arena | |
| Mentor Ice Breakers | Mentor, Ohio | Mentor Civic Arena | |
| Watertown Wolves | Watertown, New York | Watertown Municipal Arena | |
| Western | Battle Creek Rumble Bees | Battle Creek, Michigan | The Rink Battle Creek |
| Carolina Thunderbirds | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex | |
| Columbus River Dragons | Columbus, Georgia | Columbus Civic Center | |
| Danville Dashers | Danville, Illinois | David S. Palmer Arena | |
| Port Huron Prowlers | Port Huron, Michigan | McMorran Place |
Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey
National Women's Hockey League
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse League
Major League Lacrosse
Rugby league
Super League
| Club | City | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Wolfpack | Toronto, Ontario | Lamport Stadium |
USA Rugby League
| Club | City | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Thirteens | Boston, Massachusetts | Nickerson Field |
| Brooklyn Kings | New York City (Brooklyn) | Bushwick Inlet Park |
| Delaware Black Foxes | Wilmington, Delaware | Eden Park Stadium |
| Lakeland Renegades | Lakeland, Florida | All Saints Academy |
| New York Knights | New York City (Manhattan) | Pier 40 at Hudson River Park |
| Northern Virginia Eagles | Manassas, Virginia | Grizzly Sports Complex |
| Philadelphia Fight | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Garthwaite Stadium |
| White Plains Wombats | White Plains, New York | White Plains Field |
| Atlanta Rhinos | Atlanta, Georgia[lower-alpha 1] | Atlanta Silverbacks Park |
| Jacksonville Axemen | Jacksonville, Florida | Hodges Stadium |
| Southwest Florida Copperheads | Buckingham, Florida | Lehigh Senior High School |
| Tampa Mayhem | Tampa, Florida | Tampa Catholic High School |
- 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
- FC Cincinnati will move within the city of Cincinnati to its permanent home of West End Stadium in 2021.
- Nashville SC will move within the city of Nashville to its permanent home of Nashville Fairgrounds Stadium in 2022.
Canadian Premier League
USL Championship
- Sacramento Republic FC will cease USL operations at the end of the 2021 season. The club name will transfer to a Major League Soccer team that will start play in 2022.
USL League One
National Women's Soccer League
- Played as Reign FC in the 2019 season.
Major Arena Soccer League
| Conference | Club | City | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Baltimore Blast | Towson, Maryland | SECU Arena |
| Florida Tropics SC | Lakeland, Florida | RP Funding Center | |
| Harrisburg Heat | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | New Holland Arena | |
| Kansas City Comets | Independence, Missouri | Silverstein Eye Centers Arena | |
| Milwaukee Wave | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena | |
| Orlando SeaWolves | Kissimmee, Florida | Silver Spurs Arena | |
| Rochester Lancers | Rochester, New York | The Dome Center | |
| St. Louis Ambush | St. Charles, Missouri | Family Arena | |
| Utica City FC | Utica, New York | Adirondack Bank Center | |
| Western | Dallas Sidekicks | Allen, Texas | Allen Event Center |
| Mesquite Outlaws | Mesquite, Texas | Mesquite Arena | |
| Monterrey Flash | Monterrey, Nuevo León | Monterrey Arena | |
| Ontario Fury[3] | Ontario, California | Toyota Arena | |
| San Diego Sockers | San Diego, California | Pechanga Arena | |
| Sonora Suns | Hermosillo, Sonora | El Centro de Usos Multiples | |
| Tacoma Stars | Kent, Washington | ShoWare Center | |
| Turlock Cal Express | Turlock, California | Turlock Soccer Complex |
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. |
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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