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
editMajor League Baseball
editMinor League Baseball
editInternational League
editPacific Coast League
editEastern League
editSouthern League
editTexas League
editMidwest League
editNorthwest League
editSouth Atlantic League
editCalifornia League
editCarolina League
editFlorida State League
editMLB Partner Leagues
editAmerican Association of Professional Baseball
editAtlantic League of Professional Baseball
editFrontier League
editPioneer League
editPecos League
edit| Conference | Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain | Alpine Cowboys | Alpine, Texas | Kokernot Field |
| Austin Weirdos | Austin, Texas | Parque Zaragoza | |
| Blackwell FlyCatchers | Blackwell, Oklahoma | Morgan Field | |
| Garden City Wind | Garden City, Kansas | Clint Lightner Field | |
| North Platte 80's | North Platte, Nebraska | Bill Wood Field | |
| Pecos Bills | Pecos, Texas | Cyclone Ballpark | |
| 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 | Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium | |
| Pacific | Bakersfield Train Robbers | Bakersfield, California | Sam Lynn Ballpark |
| Dublin Leprachauns | Dublin, California | Fallon Sports Park | |
| Martinez Sturgeon | Martinez, California | Waterfront Park | |
| Marysville Drakes | Marysville, California | Bryant Field | |
| San Rafael Pacifics | San Rafael, California | Albert Park | |
| Vallejo Seaweed | Vallejo, California | Wilson Park |
Empire Professional Baseball League
edit| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Malone Border Hounds | Malone, New York | Veterans Field |
| North County Thunderbirds | TBD | TBD |
| Saranac Lake Surge | Saranac Lake, New York | Petrova Field |
| Tupper Lake Riverpigs | Tupper Lake, New York | Municipal Park |
United Shore Professional Baseball League
edit| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers | Utica, Michigan | Jimmy John's Field |
| Eastside Diamond Hoppers | ||
| Utica Unicorns | ||
| Westside Woolly Mammoths |
Basketball
editNational Basketball Association
editWomen's National Basketball Association
editCanadian Elite Basketball League
editNBA G League
edit- ^ Planning to adopt a new name in the 2025–26 season.
- ^ Planning to move in 2025–26 to a new arena in the suburb of Noblesville. This move has been delayed from its original 2024–25 time frame.
Basketball Super League
editUnrivaled
editUnrivaled is a women's three-on-three basketball league with six teams based in Medley, Florida. As of its 2025 season, the minimum salary for a player is expected to be above $100,000. Equity in the league and revenue sharing is also expected to be offered to the players by the league.[1][2]
| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Laces BC | Medley, Florida | Mediapro Studios |
| Lunar Owls BC | ||
| Mist BC | ||
| Phantoms BC | ||
| Rose BC | ||
| Vinyl BC |
Cricket
editMajor League Cricket
editFootball
editNational Football League
editCanadian Football League
editUnited Football League
editArena Football One
editIndoor Football League
editNational Arena League
editX League
edit| Conference | Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Atlanta Empire | Duluth, Georgia | Gas South Arena |
| Chicago Blitz | Rockford, Illinois | BMO Center | |
| Miami Tequestas | Miami, Florida | TBD | |
| New England Defenders | New England | TBD | |
| Western | Dallas Sound | Dallas, Texas | TBD |
| Denver Rush | Loveland, Colorado | Blue Arena | |
| Los Angeles Black Storm | Irvine, California | Championship Soccer Stadium | |
| Seattle Thunder | Kent, Washington | accesso ShoWare Center |
Hockey
editNational Hockey League
editProfessional Women's Hockey League
editAmerican Hockey League
editECHL
editFederal Prospects Hockey League
editLigue Nord-Américaine de Hockey
edit| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jonquière Marquis | Saguenay, Quebec | Palais des Sports de Saguenay |
| Laval Pétroliers | Laval, Quebec | Colisée de Laval |
| Rivière-du-Loup 3L | Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec | Centre Premier Tech |
| Saint-Georges Cool FM 103.5 | Saint-Georges, Quebec | Centre Sportif Lacroix-Dutil |
| Sorel-Tracy Éperviers | Sorel-Tracy, Quebec | Colisée Cardin |
| Thetford Assurancia | Thetford Mines, Quebec | Centre Mario Gosselin |
SPHL
editLacrosse
editNational Lacrosse League
editPremier Lacrosse League
editMotorsports
editThis article needs to be updated. (January 2024) |
NTT IndyCar Series
editNASCAR Cup Series
editRodeo
editProfessional Bull Riders Team Series
edit| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Ridge Riders | Glendale, Arizona | Desert Diamond Arena |
| Austin Gamblers | Austin, Texas | Moody Center |
| Carolina Cowboys | Greensboro, North Carolina | Greensboro Coliseum |
| Florida Freedom | Sunrise, Florida | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Kansas City Outlaws | Kansas City, Missouri | T-Mobile Center |
| Missouri Thunder | Springfield, Missouri | Great Southern Bank Arena |
| Nashville Stampede | Nashville, Tennessee | Bridgestone Arena |
| New York Mavericks | Brooklyn, New York | Barclays Arena |
| Oklahoma Wildcatters | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Paycom Center |
| Texas Rattlers | Fort Worth, Texas | Cowtown Coliseum |
| Dickies Arena |
Rugby union
editMajor League Rugby
editMajor League Rugby is a men's rugby union league with twelve teams: six in the south, four in the west each, and one in the midwest and northeast each. As of its 2020 season, the average salary for a player was $10,000–$25,000.[3]
Soccer
editMajor League Soccer
editMajor League Soccer is in the first tier of the United States men's soccer league system. It currently consists 29 teams: nine in the Southern United States, seven in the Western United States, six in the midwestern United States, four in the northeastern United States, two in Eastern Canada, and one in Western Canada. As of its 2024 season, the minimum salary is $89,716 for a regular player and $150,000 for a player subject to target allocation money.[4] A maximum salary of $1,683,750 is enforced, though up to three "designated players" on each team can be paid salaries in excess of the maximum.[5][6]
- ^ Expected to move to Miami Freedom Park, within the Miami city limits, in 2025.
Canadian Premier League
editThe Canadian Premier League is the sole professional league atop the Canadian men's soccer league system. It currently consists of eight teams: four in Eastern and Western Canada each. As of its 2023 season, the minimum salary for a player was CA$30,000, and the maximum was ~CA$75,000.[7][8]
National Women's Soccer League
editThe National Women's Soccer League is in the first tier of the United States women's soccer league system. It currently consists of fourteen teams: six in the west, five in the south, two in the midwest, and one in the northeast. As of its 2023 season, the minimum salary for a player was $36,400,[9][10] while the maximum salary was $200,000, though allocation money can be used to pay player salaries in excess of the maximum.[10][11]
USL Super League
editThe USL Super League is in the first tier of the United States women's soccer league system. It currently consists eight teams with a number of teams planned in the coming seasons. As of its 2024–25 season, salaries for players are to be "competitive" with those of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and no maximum salary will be enforced.[12][13]
Northern Super League
editThe Northern Super League is the sole professional league atop the Canadian women's soccer league system. It currently consists six teams: four in the east and two in the west. As of its 2025 season, the minimum salary for a player will be CA$50,000, with each team allowed one "marquee player" whose salary of which only CA$75,000 counts towards a team's total salary cap of CA$1.5 million.[14][15]
USL Championship
editThe USL Championship is in the second tier of the United States men's soccer league system. It currently consists 24 teams: eleven in the south, eight in the west, three in the northeast, and two in the midwest. As of its 2024 season, the minimum salary for players is $2,900 per month, though teams can pay up to six players a "flex contract" with a lower minimum salary of $2,400 per month.[16][17] The minimum length of a player's contract with a USL Championship team is ten months.[16][17]
MLS Next Pro
editMLS Next Pro is in the third tier of the United States men's soccer league system. It currently consists 29 teams: ten in the Southern United States, seven in the Western United States, six in the Midwestern United States, four in the Northeastern United States, and one each in Eastern and Western Canada. As of its 2024 season, the minimum salary for a player is $71,401.[4]
USL League One
editUSL League One is in the third tier of the United States men's soccer league system. It currently consists twelve teams: seven in the south, three in the west, and two in the midwest. As of its 2024 season, the minimum salary for a player is $2,100 per month, with no flex contracts à la the USL Championship being offered.[18][19]
WPSL PRO
editWPSL PRO is in the third tier of the United States women's soccer league system. It currently consists twelve teams: six in the south, and three each in the midwest and west. Player compensation is yet to be publicly announced.
| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Rise FC | Austin, Texas | House Park |
| AC Houston Sur | Houston, Texas | TBD |
| Georgia Impact | Canton, Georgia | Tommy Baker Field |
| Indios Denver FC | Thornton, Colorado | Pinnacle Athletic Complex |
| Oklahoma City FC | Mustang, Oklahoma | Mustang Soccer Stadium |
| Sioux Falls City FC | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Bob Young Field |
| Soda City FC | Seven Oaks, South Carolina | Seven Oaks Park |
| SouthStar FC | Denton, Texas | Mean Green Soccer Stadium |
| The Town FC | Moraga, California | Saint Mary's Stadium |
| WPSL PRO NE Ohio | Cleveland, Ohio | TBD |
| WPSL PRO SoCal | Southern California | TBD |
| WPSL PRO Wichita Kansas | Wichita, Kansas | TBD |
| Future teams | ||
| Dakota Fusion FC (2026) | Moorhead, Minnesota | Jim Gotta Stadium |
Major Arena Soccer League
editThe Major Arena Soccer League is a men's indoor soccer league with thirteen teams: three in the Midwestern, Southern, and Western United States each, and two in Mexico and the Northeastern United States each. As of its 2021–22 season, the average salary of a player was $1,500–$3,500 per month.[20]
Softball
editAssociation of Fastpitch Professionals
edit| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Steam | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Jim Frost Stadium |
| Florida Vibe | Bradenton, Florida | SCF Softball Field |
| New York Rise | East Garden City, New York | Bill Edwards Stadium |
| Oklahoma City Spark | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium |
Women's Professional Fastpitch
edit| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Bend Tidal Wave | Robstown, Texas | Fairgrounds Field |
| Hub City Adelitas | Floydada, Texas | Lady Winds Field |
| Texas Monarchs | San Marcos, Texas | Bobcat Softball Stadium |
| Texas Smoke | ||
| On hiatus | ||
| Smash It Sports Vipers (2025) | Oxford, Alabama | Choccolocco Park |
| USSSA Pride (TBD) | Viera, Florida | USSSA Space Coast Complex |
Ultimate
editUltimate Frisbee Association
editPremier Ultimate League
edit| Conference | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest | Columbus Pride | Columbus, Ohio |
| Indy Red | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Milwaukee Monarchs | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| Minnesota Strike | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
| South | Atlanta Soul | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Austin Torch | Austin, Texas | |
| Nashville Nightshade | Nashville, Tennessee | |
| Raleigh Radiance | Raleigh, North Carolina | |
| East | New York Gridlock | New York City, New York |
| Philadelphia Surge | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Portland Rising | Portland, Maine | |
| Washington DC Shadow | Washington, D.C. |
Western Ultimate League
edit| Conference | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Colorado Alpenglow | Denver, Colorado |
| Seattle Tempest | Seattle, Washington | |
| Utah Wild | Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| Southwest | Arizona Sidewinders | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Bay Area Falcons | San Francisco, California | |
| San Diego Super Bloom | San Diego, California |
Volleyball
editLOVB Pro
edit| Team | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| LOVB Atlanta | College Park, Georgia | Gateway Center Arena |
| LOVB Austin | Cedar Park, Texas | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park |
| San Marcos, Texas | Strahan Arena | |
| LOVB Houston | Rosenberg, Texas | Fort Bend County Epicenter |
| LOVB Madison | Madison, Wisconsin | Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| Wisconsin Field House | ||
| LOVB Omaha | Omaha, Nebraska | Baxter Arena |
| Ralston, Nebraska | Liberty First Credit Union Arena | |
| LOVB Salt Lake | Taylorsville, Utah | Bruins Arena |
| West Valley City, Utah | Maverik Center |
Pro Volleyball Federation
editThe Pro Volleyball Federation is a women's indoor volleyball league with seven teams: three in the midwest and two in the south and west each. As of its 2024 season, the minimum salary for a player is $60,000, with bonuses for individual and team performance, playoff appearances, and awards and honours.[21][22] Two designated players on each team are paid an additional $40,000 to serve as the team's ambassadors.[21] An undisclosed amount of revenue sharing is also offered to players by their respective teams.[22]
See also
edit- Professional sports leagues in the United States
- Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada
- Major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada
- List of U.S. and Canadian cities by number of major professional sports teams
- Prominent women's sports leagues in the United States and Canada
- 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
edit- ^ Negley, Cassandra (31 May 2024). "Unrivaled basketball league set to feature serious salaries and has the backing of some major names". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on 2 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Rizzo, Lillian (30 May 2024). "New basketball league Unrivaled lands star-studded investor lineup, aims to pay highest average salary in women's pro league sports". CNBC. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Raisey, Josh (August 16, 2020). "Every country in the world where you can be paid to play rugby". RugbyPass. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
...salaries range anywhere from $10,000 to about $25,000.
- ^ a b "2024 MLS Roster Rules and Regulations". Major League Soccer. February 2024. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
A player cannot have his Salary Budget Charge bought down below $150,000 using Targeted Allocation Money. [...] Senior Minimum Salary - $89,716; Reserve Minimum Salary - $71,401
- ^ Roberson, Doug (February 23, 2024). "Stian Gregersen becomes Atlanta United's third Designated Player". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
A Designated Player is one whose salary, plus the transfer fee to acquire, when amortized over the length of the contract exceeds $1,683,750 per year.
- ^ Baxter, Kevin (December 8, 2023). "MLS commissioner isn't adding fourth designated player after 'most successful season'". The Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
Teams are also allowed a maximum of three designated players, whose unlimited salaries count only partly against the cap
- ^ Davidson, Neil (November 8, 2022). "Canadian Premier League raises minimum wage, rejigs salary structure". CBC Sports. Archived from the original on September 11, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
The minimum salary in 2023 will be $30,000.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (November 8, 2022). "Pacific FC brass in support as Canadian Premier League raises salary cap". Times Colonist. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
No individual-player maximum was announced but it is believed to remain in the $75,000 range.
- ^ Yang, Steph (April 13, 2023). "NWSL sponsor ups Challenge Cup prize pool to $1 million in pay equity effort". The Athletic. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
...the NWSL's 2022 minimum salary was $35,000, rising to $36,400 this year.
- ^ a b Sutelan, Edward (July 22, 2023). "How much players make on USWNT: Salaries for top NWSL players with World Cup prize money". The Sporting News. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
Players in the NWSL earn a league minimum of $36,400 [...] The largest cap charge is $200,000, though there are several players who earn more than that in the league.
- ^ Murray, Caitlin (February 2, 2022). "Trinity Rodman to be NWSL's highest-paid player after re-signing with Washington Spirit". ESPN. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
The Spirit were able to pay Rodman above the league's maximum salary by using allocation money, which is a spending allowance beyond salary limits and team budget caps.
- ^ Yang, Steph (May 16, 2023). "USL announces women's pro league to rival NWSL; Tim Tebow among planned team owners". The Athletic. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
...the Super League intends to be competitive on player salaries (the current minimum salary in the NWSL is $36,400).
- ^ Hruby, Emma (May 16, 2023). "NWSL rival league aims to be 'competitive' with 2024 launch". Just Women's Sports. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
The Super League will operate without a salary cap, with the aim to compete on the global market.
- ^ Rainbird, Daniel (May 30, 2024). "Canadian women's soccer team excited for Northern Super League's 2025 debut". CBC Sports. The Canadian Press. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
Each NSL team is expected to have a $1.5-million initial salary cap [...] and the minimum salary is $50,000. Franchises will be allowed up to seven foreign players and one marquee player whose salary will only account for $75,000 against the cap.
- ^ "New women's soccer league to be called Northern Super League". Sportsnet. The Canadian Press. May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
The league also allows teams one marquee player, for whom only $75,000 of their salary will count against the cap.
- ^ a b Rueter, Jeff (September 29, 2021). "USL, players association agree in principle to first ever Championship CBA terms, sources say". The Athletic. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
Additionally, clubs will have six "flex contracts" at lower compensation rates for players [...] 2024; Standard $2,900; Flex contract $2,400 [...] The new CBA would also institute a mandatory 10-month minimum length for player contracts.
- ^ a b Mendola, Nicholas (September 30, 2021). "United Soccer League reaches labor contract with players". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
Players will be guaranteed $2,700 per month starting in 2022, with raises in future years. Contracts generally will have a minimum length of 10 months, with each team allowed to sign as many as six players to flex contracts with different standards.
- ^ "Collective Bargaining Agreement" (PDF). USL Player's Association. November 1, 2022. p. 59. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
Each Player's Base Compensation shall be equal to or greater than the Base Compensation amounts set forth below [...] Year 2024; Minimum Base Compensation $2,100
- ^ Lowery, Joseph (November 3, 2022). "USL, players association agree to a historic CBA for third-division League One". Backheeled. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
Players will now receive at least $2,000 per month as the minimum compensation level ahead of next year. That number increases over the life of the CBA and by the final year, 2027, will reach $2,500 per month. There are no flex contracts that allow for lower monetary figures.
- ^ Baxter, Kevin (February 15, 2022). "Soccer newsletter: Indoor soccer deserves a wider audience". The Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
Monthly salaries in the MASL generally range between $1,500 to $3,500 a month.
- ^ a b Olson, Eric (January 26, 2024). "US women's professional volleyball void is filled, and possibly overflowing, with 3 upstart leagues". Associated Press. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
PVF players [...] are to be paid $60,000 with bonuses for individual and team performance. Two players on each roster will live year-round in their market and be paid an additional $40,000 as ambassadors for their team.
- ^ a b Hunter, Xavier (January 22, 2024). "Pro Volleyball Federation set for debut". Sports Business Journal. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
PVF team rosters [...] will be paid a salary of at least $60,000 this season with opportunities to earn bonus money from awards, all-league honors, and postseason play. [...] Spicher noted that the league is also sharing its revenue with the players, through an undisclosed split, from day one.
External links
edit- North American Pro Sports Teams – Lists every league that has operated in Canada and / or the United States. Grouped by city.