Tuesday, May 7, 2024

US Cities by Number of Major Sports Teams

Cities that have multiple franchises in at least one league (Except for Major League Soccer)

1. New York, New York
NFL Giants and Jets
NBA Knicks and Nets
NHL Rangers, Islanders and Devils
MLB Yankees and Mets
(Also home to MLS Red Bulls and NYFC)
CSA: 21.86 Million

2. Los Angeles, California
NFL Rams and Chargers
NBA Lakers and Clippers
NHL Kings and Ducks
MLB Dodgers and Angels
(Also home to MLS Galaxy and LAFC)
CSA: 18.32 Million

3. Washington, DC
NFL Commanders and (Baltimore) Ravens
MLB Nationals and (Baltimore) Orioles
NBA Wizards
NHL Capitals
(Also home to MLS DC United)
CSA 10.07 Million

4. Chicago, Illinois
NFL Bears
NBA Bulls
MLB Cubs and White Sox
NHL Blackhawks
(Also home to MLS Fire)
CSA: 9.74 Million

5. San Francisco, California
(Through 2024)
NFL 49ers
MLB Giants and Athletics
NBA Warriors
NHL Sharks
(Also home to MLS Earthquakes)
CSA: 9.0 Million

Cities with at one franchise in each of the four major sports

1. Dallas, Texas
NFL Cowboys
NBA Mavericks
NHL Stars
MLB Rangers
(Also home of MLS FC Dallas)
CSA: 8.65 Million

2. Boston, Massachusetts
NFL Patriots
NBA Celtics
NHL Bruins
MLB Red Sox
(Also home to MLS Revolution)
CSA: 8.35 Million

3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NFL Eagles
NBA 76ers
NHL Flyers
MLB Phillies
(Also home to MLS Philadelphia Union)
CSA: 7.39 Million

4. Miami, Florida
NFL Dolphins
NBA Heat
NHL Panthers
MLB Marlins
(Also home to MLS InterMiami CF)
CSA: 7.01 Million

5. Detroit, Michigan
NFL Lions
NBA Pistons
NHL RedWings
MLB Tigers
CSA: 5.36 Million

6. Minneapolis, Minnesota
NFL Vikings
NBA Timberwolves
NHL Wild
MLB Twins
(Also home to MLS Minnesota United FC)
CSA: 4.10 Million

7. Denver, Colorado
NFL Broncos
NBA Nuggets
MLB Rockies
NHL Avalanche
(Also home to MLS Rapids)
CSA: 3.69 Million

Cities with three of the four major sports

1. Houston, Texas
NFL Texans
NBA Rockets
MLB Astros
(Also home to MLS Dynamo)
CSA: 7.70 Million

2. Atlanta, Georgia
NFL Falcons
NBA Hawks
MLB Braves
(Also home to MLS Atlanta United)
CSA: 7.22 Million

3. Phoenix, Arizona
NFL Cardinals
NBA Suns
MLB Diamondbacks
CSA: 5.12 Million
Note: NHL Coyotes are inactive

4. Seattle, Washington
NFL Seahawks
NHL Kracken
MLB Mariners
(Also home to MLS Sounders)
CSA: 4.99 Million

5. Cleveland, Ohio
NFL Browns
NBA Caveliers
MLB Guardians
CSA: 3.73 Million

6. Tampa, Florida
NFL Buccaneers
NHL Lightning
MLB Rays
MSA: 3.17 Million

7. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NFL Steelers
NHL Penguins
MLB Pirates
CSA: 2.73 Million

Cities with two major sports franchises

1. Charlotte, North Carolina
NFL Panthers
NBA Hornets
(Also Home to MLS Charlotte FC)
CSA: 3.39 Million

2. St. Louis, Missouri
MLB Cardinals
NHL Blues
(Also home to MLS St. Louis City)
CSA: 2.9 Million

3. Salt Lake City, Utah
NBA Jazz
NHL (Yet to be named)
(Also home to MLS Real Salt Lake)
CSA: 2.80 Million

(Sacramento California)
NBA Kings
MLB Athletics (2025-2027)
CSA: 2.71 Million

4. Indianapolis, Indiana
NFL Colts
NBA Pacers
CSA Population: 2.65 Million

5. Kansas City, Missouri (and Kansas)
NFL Chiefs
MLB Royals
(Also home to MLS Sporting KC)
CSA: 2.56 Million

6. Las Vegas, Nevada
(Until 2028)
NHL Golden Knights
NFL Raiders
CSA: 2.39 Million

7. Nashville, Tennessee
NFL Titans
NHL Predators
(Also home to MLS Nashville SC)
CSA: 2.35 Million

8. Cincinnati, Ohio
NFL Bengals
MLB Reds
(Also home to MLS FC Cincinnati)
CSA: 2.31 Million

9. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NBA Bucks
MLB Brewers
CSA: 2.04 Million

10. New Orleans, Louisiana
NFL Saints
NBA Pelicans
CSA: 1.34 Million

11. Buffalo, New York
NFL Bills
NHL Sabers
CSA: 1.23 Million

Note:
Baltimore, MD
MLB Orioles
NFL Ravens
Part of the Washington, DC CSA

Cities with one major sports team

1. Orlando, Florida
NBA Magic
(Also home to Orlando City SC)
CSA:  4.50 Million

2. San Diego, California
MLB Padres
(Also home to MLS San Diego SC) 
MSA: 3.28 Million

3. San Antonio, Texas
NBA Spurs
CSA: 2.79 Million

4. Columbus, Ohio
NHL Blue Jackets
(Also home to MLS Crew)
CSA: 2.65 Million

5. Raleigh, North Carolina
NHL Hurricanes
CSA: 2.37 Million

6. Jacksonville, Florida
NFL Jaguars
CSA: 1.85 Million

7. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
NBA Thunder
CSA: 1.55 Million

8. Memphis, Tennessee
NBA Grizzlies
CSA: 1.55 Million

Cities with only a Major League Soccer Team

1. Austin, Texas
MSA: 2.47 Million