List of professional sports teams in Florida
Florida is a major hub for professional sports, hosting teams in all of the “Big Four” North American leagues, as well as Major League Soccer and other professional and minor league sports. Here’s a list of the professional sports teams in Florida:
National Football League (NFL)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Jacksonville)
- Miami Dolphins (Miami Gardens)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tampa)
Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Miami Marlins (Miami)
- Tampa Bay Rays (St. Petersburg)
National Basketball Association (NBA)
- Miami Heat (Miami)
- Orlando Magic (Orlando)
National Hockey League (NHL)
- Florida Panthers (Sunrise)
- Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa)
Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Inter Miami CF (Fort Lauderdale)
- Orlando City SC (Orlando)
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
- Orlando Pride (Orlando)
- Tampa Bay Sun FC (Tampa) – expected to begin play in 2025
Other Professional and Minor League Teams (selected examples):
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Basketball (NBA G League):
- Osceola Magic (Kissimmee) – affiliate of the Orlando Magic
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Baseball (Minor League Baseball – MiLB): Florida has numerous minor league baseball teams across various levels, and also serves as a major spring training destination for MLB teams.
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A)
- Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A)
- And many more in the Florida State League (Single-A)
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Ice Hockey (ECHL, SPHL):
- Florida Everblades (Estero)
- Jacksonville Icemen (Jacksonville)
- Orlando Solar Bears (Orlando)
- Pensacola Ice Flyers (Pensacola)
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Indoor Football:
- Jacksonville Sharks (Indoor Football League)
- Orlando Predators (National Arena League)
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Soccer (USL Championship, etc.):
- Miami FC (USL Championship)
- Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship)
This list focuses on major professional and prominent minor league teams. Florida’s vibrant sports scene also includes various other professional and semi-professional teams in leagues like rugby, indoor soccer, and more