Which U.S. states have the most professional sports teams?
This article explores the United States states that have the most professional sports teams. It looks at the number of teams in each of the major American sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS), as well as the top states with the most teams overall. The top five states are California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois, with California boasting the most professional teams in all five major leagues. Overall, the states with the most professional sports teams are largely concentrated in the Midwest and East Coast.