Complete Guide to U.S. Sports Teams by League

Sports are more than just games in the United States. They’re a culture, a tradition, and a way of life. From baseball diamonds to basketball courts, football fields to hockey rinks, and soccer stadiums across the country, millions of fans follow their favorite teams passionately.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just starting to explore American sports, this guide gives you a full look at every major league team, neatly classified by league.

Why Knowing Sports Teams by League Matters

Merchandise & Apparel – From caps to jerseys, knowing your team helps you represent proudly.
Travel & Fan Experience – Heading to a new city? Catching a home game is a must-do.
Sports Conversations – Stay informed and join in with friends, coworkers, or online sports debates.
Fantasy Leagues & Sports Betting – Recognizing all teams is crucial for strategy and fun.

The 5 Major Sports Leagues

In the U.S., five professional leagues dominate the sports landscape:

MLB (Major League Baseball) – “America’s pastime,” with deep historic roots.
NBA (National Basketball Association) – Global powerhouse known for skill and entertainment.
NFL (National Football League) – The most popular and most-watched sport in the U.S.
NHL (National Hockey League) – Fast, physical, and beloved, especially in northern states.
MLS (Major League Soccer) – Rapidly growing, driven by international stars and U.S. youth soccer.

Complete List of Teams by League

Here’s the ultimate classification of U.S. sports teams, with official logos included for easy recognition.

MLB (Baseball)	NBA (Basketball)	NFL (Football)	NHL (Hockey)	MLS (Soccer)
Arizona Diamondbacks	Atlanta Hawks	Arizona Cardinals	Anaheim Ducks	Atlanta United FC
Atlanta Braves	Boston Celtics	Atlanta Falcons	Boston Bruins	Austin FC
Baltimore Orioles	Brooklyn Nets	Baltimore Ravens	Buffalo Sabres	Charlotte FC
Boston Red Sox	Charlotte Hornets	Buffalo Bills	Calgary Flames	Chicago Fire
Chicago Cubs	Chicago Bulls	Carolina Panthers	Carolina Hurricanes	CF Montréal
Chicago White Sox	Cleveland Cavaliers	Chicago Bears	Chicago Blackhawks	Colorado Rapids
Cincinnati Reds	Dallas Mavericks	Cincinnati Bengals	Colorado Avalanche	Columbus Crew
Cleveland Guardians	Denver Nuggets	Cleveland Browns	Columbus Blue Jackets	D.C. United
Colorado Rockies	Detroit Pistons	Dallas Cowboys	Dallas Stars	FC Cincinnati
Detroit Tigers	Golden State Warriors	Denver Broncos	Detroit Red Wings	FC Dallas
Houston Astros	Houston Rockets	Detroit Lions	Edmonton Oilers	Houston Dynamo FC
Kansas City Royals	Indiana Pacers	Green Bay Packers	Florida Panthers	Inter Miami CF
Los Angeles Angels	LA Clippers	Houston Texans	Los Angeles Kings	LA Galaxy
Los Angeles Dodgers	Los Angeles Lakers	Indianapolis Colts	Minnesota Wild	LAFC
Miami Marlins	Memphis Grizzlies	Jacksonville Jaguars	Montreal Canadiens	Minnesota United FC
Milwaukee Brewers	Miami Heat	Kansas City Chiefs	Nashville Predators	Nashville SC
Minnesota Twins	Milwaukee Bucks	Las Vegas Raiders	New Jersey Devils	New England Revolution
New York Mets	Minnesota Timberwolves	Los Angeles Chargers	New York Islanders	New York City FC
New York Yankees	New Orleans Pelicans	Los Angeles Rams	New York Rangers	New York Red Bulls
Oakland Athletics	New York Knicks	Miami Dolphins	Ottawa Senators	Orlando City SC
Philadelphia Phillies	Oklahoma City Thunder	Minnesota Vikings	Philadelphia Flyers	Philadelphia Union
Pittsburgh Pirates	Orlando Magic	New England Patriots	Pittsburgh Penguins	Portland Timbers
San Diego Padres	Philadelphia 76ers	New Orleans Saints	San Jose Sharks	Real Salt Lake
San Francisco Giants	Phoenix Suns	New York Giants	Seattle Kraken	San Jose Earthquakes
Seattle Mariners	Portland Trail Blazers	New York Jets	St. Louis Blues	Seattle Sounders FC
St. Louis Cardinals	Sacramento Kings	Philadelphia Eagles	Tampa Bay Lightning	Sporting Kansas City
Tampa Bay Rays	San Antonio Spurs	Pittsburgh Steelers	Toronto Maple Leafs	Toronto FC
Texas Rangers	Toronto Raptors	San Francisco 49ers	Utah Hockey Club	Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Toronto Blue Jays	Utah Jazz	Seattle Seahawks	Vancouver Canucks
Washington Nationals	Washington Wizards	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Vegas Golden Knights
		Tennessee Titans	Washington Capitals
		Washington Commanders	Winnipeg Jets

Key Takeaways

The U.S. has over 150 professional teams across five leagues.
Every city has its unique sports identity, whether it’s the Yankees in New York, the Lakers in Los Angeles, or the Cowboys in Dallas.
Fans proudly wear their team gear, making licensed merchandise a billion-dollar industry.

Final Word

This classification of sports teams by league is not just a reference. It’s a roadmap for fans, travelers, and collectors. Whether you’re buying a jersey, planning a stadium tour, or joining your first fantasy league, knowing the full structure of U.S. sports opens up a world of connection and excitement.

September 25 2025 ash kamal