List of professional sports teams in California

The following is a list of professional sports teams in California as of 2015.

Major professional sports teams

Major League Baseball

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

based in Anaheim, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1961
• Previously known as the Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965), California Angels (1965-1996), and Anaheim Angels (1997-2004)
• Currently play at Angel Stadium of Anaheim (1966-present)
• Previously played at Wrigley Field (1961) and Chávez Ravine Stadium (1961-1965)
• World Championships¹: 2002

Los Angeles Dodgers

based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)

• Relocated from Brooklyn in 1958
• Previously known as the Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) and others (1883-1931)
• Currently play at Dodger Stadium (1962-present)
• Previously played at Ebbets Field (1913-1957), Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1958-1961), and others (1883-1912)
• World Championships¹: 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, 1988

Oakland Athletics

based in Oakland, California (Main Article)

• Relocated from Kansas City in 1968
• Previously known as the Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) and Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967)
• Currently play at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (1968-present)
• Previously played at Columbia Park (1901-1908), Shibe Park (1909-1954), and Municipal Stadium (1955-1967)
• World Championships¹: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1989

San Diego Padres

based in San Diego, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1969
• No previous monikers
• Currently play at Petco Park (2004-present)
• Previously played at Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003)
• World Championships: None

San Francisco Giants

based in San Francisco, California (Main Article)

• Relocated from New York in 1958
• Previously known as the New York Gothams (1883-1885) and New York Giants (1885 -1958)
• Currently play at AT&T Park (2000-present)
• Previously played at Polo Grounds (1911-1957), Seals Stadium (1958-1959), Candlestick Park (1960-1999), and others (1883-1910)
• World Championships¹: 2010, 2012, 2014

¹ World Championships won while playing in California

National Football League

Oakland Raiders

based in Oakland, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1960, played in Los Angeles from 1982-1994
• Previously known as the Los Angeles Raiders (1982-1994)
• Currently play at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (1966-1981, 1994-present)
• Previously played at Kezar Stadium (1960), Candlestick Park (1960-1961), Frank Youell Field (1962-1965), and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1982-1994)
• World Championships: 1976 (XI), 1980 (XV), 1983 (XVIII)

San Diego Chargers

based in San Diego, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1960, played in Los Angeles in 1960
• Previously known as the Los Angeles Chargers (1960)
• Currently play at Qualcomm Stadium (1967-present)
• Previously played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1960) and Balboa Stadium (1961-1966)
• World Championships: None

San Francisco 49ers

based in Santa Clara, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1946 (AAFC), joined NFL in 1950
• No previous moniker
• Currently play at Levi's Stadium (2014-present)
• Previously played at Candlestick Park (1971-2013), and Kezar Stadium (1946-1970)
• World Championships¹: 1981 (XVI), 1984 (XIX), 1988 (XXIII), 1989 (XXIV), 1994 (XXIX)

National Basketball Association

Los Angeles Lakers

based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)

• Relocated from Minneapolis in 1960
• Previously known as the Detroit Gems (1946-1947) and Minneapolis Lakers (1947-1960)
• Currently play at Staples Center (1999-present)
• Previously played at Minneapolis Auditorium (1947-1960), Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (1960-1967), The Forum (1967-1999)
• NBA Championships: 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010

Los Angeles Clippers

based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)

• Relocated from Buffalo in 1978, relocated to Los Angeles in 1984
• Previously known as the Buffalo Braves (1970-1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978-1984)
• Currently play at Staples Center (1999-present)
• Previously played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (1970-1978), San Diego Sports Arena (1978-1984), Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (1984-1999), and Arrowhead Pond (1994-1999)
• NBA Championships: None

Golden State Warriors

based in Oakland, California (Main Article)

• Relocated from Philadelphia in 1962
• Previously known as the Philadelphia Warriors (1946-1962) and San Francisco Warriors (1962-1971)
• Currently play at the Oracle Arena (1966–1967, 1971–1996 and 1997–present)
• Previously played at Cow Palace (1962–64, 1966–71), San Francisco Civic Auditorium (1964–67), USF War Memorial Gymnasium (1964–66), HP Pavilion at San Jose (1996-1997), and others (1946-1962)
• NBA Championships¹: 1975

Sacramento Kings

based in Sacramento, California (Main Article)

• Relocated from Kansas City in 1985
• Previously known as the Rochester Royals (1945-1957), Cincinnati Royals(1957-1972), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972-1975), Kansas City Kings (1975-1985)
• Currently play at Sleep Train Arena (1988-present)
• Previously played at Kansas City Municipal Auditorium (1972-1974) Omaha Civic Auditorium (1972-1978), Kemper Arena (1974-1985), ARCO Arena I (1985-1988), and others (1945-1972)
• NBA Championships¹: None

National Hockey League

Anaheim Ducks

based in Anaheim, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1993
• Previously known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993-2006)
• Currently play at Honda Center (1993-present)
• No Previous Arenas (Honda Center was formerly known as Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim)
• Stanley Cup Championships: 2007

Los Angeles Kings

based in Los Angeles, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1967
• No previous monikers
• Currently play at Staples Center (1999-present)
• Previously played at Long Beach Arena (1967), Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (1967), The Forum (1967-1999)
• Stanley Cup Championships: 2012, 2014

San Jose Sharks

based in San Jose, California (Main Article)

• Expansion team in 1991
• No previous monikers
• Currently play at SAP Center at San Jose (1993-present)
• Previously played at Cow Palace (1991-1993)
• Stanley Cup Championships: None

Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy

based in Carson, California (Main Article)

• Original team in league's 1996 inaugural season
• No previous monikers
• Currently play at StubHub Center (2003-present)
• Previously played at Rose Bowl (1996-2002)
• Championships: MLS Cup (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014) Supporters' Shield (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011), Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (2001, 2005), CONCACAF Champions Cup (2000)

San Jose Earthquakes

based in Santa Clara, California (Main Article)

• Original team in league's 1996 inaugural season
• Previously known as the San Jose Clash (1996-1999)
• Currently play at Buck Shaw Stadium (2008-present)
• Previously played at Spartan Stadium (1996-2006)
• Championships: MLS Cup (2001, 2003), Supporters' Shield (2005, 2012)

Other professional sports teams

Sports leagues	Teams	Note
Women's National Basketball Association	Los Angeles Sparks	Won 2 WNBA championships (2001 and 2002)
American Ultimate Disc League	San Jose Spiders
	Los Angeles Aviators
Minor League Baseball	Bakersfield Blaze
	Fresno Grizzlies
	High Desert Mavericks	play in Adelanto
	Inland Empire 66ers	play in San Bernardino
	Lake Elsinore Storm
	Lancaster JetHawks
	Modesto Nuts
	San Rafael Pacifics
	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
	Sacramento River Cats
	San Jose Giants
	Stockton Ports
	Visalia Rawhide
North American League	Chico Outlaws
	Long Beach Armada
	Orange County Flyers
National Basketball Association Development League	Bakersfield Jam
	Los Angeles D-Fenders
	Santa Cruz Warriors
American Basketball Association	Beijing Aoshen Olympians	based in Azusa
	Big Valley Shockwave	based in Modesto
	Long Beach Legends	formerly Los Angeles Legends
	Maywood Buzz	formerly Carson Buzz
	Mexicali Sentinels	based in El Centro
	San Diego Wildcats
ECHL	Bakersfield Condors
	Stockton Thunder
	Ontario Reign
USL PRO	LA Galaxy II
	Orange County Blues FC
	Sacramento Republic FC	Won USL Pro Championship in 2014
United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League	Burlingame Dragons FC
	Fresno Fuego
	Los Angeles Misioneros
	OC Pateadores Blues
	Southern California Seahorses
	Ventura County Fusion

See also

• Sports in California

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