New Mexico is home to several professional sports teams, although it doesn’t have any franchises in the major North American leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS). Here are the most prominent professional teams in New Mexico:
- Albuquerque Isotopes (Baseball) – They are a Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies and play in the Pacific Coast League.
- New Mexico United (Soccer) – This team competes in the USL Championship, which is a Division II professional soccer league in the United States. They are based in Albuquerque.
- New Mexico Ice Wolves (Hockey) – They play in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), a Tier II junior ice hockey league.
- New Mexico Bullsnakes (Basketball) – This team is part of the American Basketball Association (ABA).
- Duke City Gladiators (Indoor Football) – They are an indoor football team based in Albuquerque.