List of sports teams in Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, is home to several professional, semi-professional, and university sports teams. It is notable among Canadian cities in sports for having several professional and semi-professional teams associated with United States leagues.

## Professional teams

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* AFC Toronto (Northern Super League) (est. 2023)
* Scarborough Shooting Stars (Canadian Elite Basketball League) (est. 2021)
* Toronto Argonauts[1] (Canadian Football League) (est. 1873)
* Toronto Blue Jays[2] (Major League Baseball) (est. 1976)
* Toronto FC[3] (Major League Soccer) (est. 2005)
* Toronto FC II (MLS Next Pro) (est. 2014)
* Toronto Maple Leafs (National Hockey League) (est. 1917)
* Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League) (est. 1978)
* Toronto Nationals (Global T20 Canada) (est. 2018)
* Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association) (est. 1993)
* Toronto Rush (Ultimate Frisbee Association) (est. 2013)
* Toronto Sceptres (Professional Women's Hockey League) (est. 2023)
* Toronto Tempo (Women's National Basketball Association) (est. 2024)
* York United FC (Canadian Premier League) (est. 2018)

## Semi-professional teams

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### Canadian Soccer League

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* FC Continentals (est. 2008)
* FC Ukraine United (est. 2006)
* Scarborough SC (est. 2014)
* Serbian White Eagles (est. 1968)

### League1 Ontario

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* Alliance United FC (est. 2017)
* Master's FA (est. 2014)
* North Toronto Nitros (est. 2016)
* The Borough FC (est. 2024)
* York United FC Academy (est. 2024)

### Other

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* Canadian Crusaders[4] (Major League Indoor Soccer) (est. 2024)
* TFC Academy (MLS Next) (est. 2008)
* Toronto Maple Leafs (Intercounty Baseball League) (est. 1969)

## Professional eSports teams

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* Raptors Uprising GC (NBA 2K League) (est. 2018)
* Toronto Ultra (Call of Duty, Teamfight Tactics) (est. 2019)

## Amateur teams

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### Universities

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* TMU Bold (Toronto Metropolitan University) (est. 1948)
* Varsity Blues (University of Toronto) (est. 1877)
* York Lions (York University) (est. 1968)

### Colleges

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* Centennial Colts (est. 1967)
* George Brown Huskies (est. 1967)
* Humber Hawks (est. 1968)
* Seneca Sting (est. 1968)

### Junior

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* GTA Grizzlies (Canadian Junior Football League) (est. 2014)
* North York Rangers (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (est. 1969)
* North York Renegades (Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League) (est. 2014)
* St. Michael's Buzzers (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (est. 1917)
* Toronto Beaches (OLA Junior A Lacrosse League) (est. 1991)
* Toronto Jr. Canadiens (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (est. 1972)
* Toronto Patriots (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (est. 1996)

### Ontario Australian Football League

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* Central Blues
* Etobicoke Kangaroos
* High Park Demons
* Toronto Downtown Dingos
* Toronto Eagles
* Toronto Rebels

### Other

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* Handball Club Toronto (est. 2018)
* Ontario Blues (Canadian Rugby Championship) (est. 2009)
* Toronto City Saints (Ontario Rugby League) (est. 2010)
* Toronto Raiders (Major League Quadball) (est. 2019)

## Defunct teams

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### Ice hockey

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* Toronto 228th Battalion \- National Hockey Association (1916–17)
* Toronto Aeros \- National Women's Hockey League (1998–2006; became the Mississauga Aeros for 2006–07)
* Toronto Attack \- Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (2012–17)
* Toronto Blueshirts \- National Hockey Association (1911–17)
* Toronto Furies (Canadian Women's Hockey League) (2010–2018)
* Toronto Marlboros \- Ontario Hockey League (1904–89)
* Toronto Ontarios \- National Hockey Association (1913–14)
* Toronto Roadrunners \- American Hockey League (2003–04)
* Toronto Shamrocks \- National Hockey Association (1915)
* Toronto St. Michael's Majors \- Ontario Hockey League (1906–62, 1996–2007)
* Toronto Tecumsehs \- National Hockey Association (1912–13)
* Toronto Toros \- World Hockey Association (1973–76)
* Toronto Six \- Premier Hockey Federation (2020–23)

### Soccer

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* North York Astros \- Canadian Soccer League (1990–14)
* SC Toronto \- Canadian Soccer League (2001–12)
* Toronto Blizzard \- North American Soccer League (1971–84; known as the Toronto Metros (1971–74) and Toronto Metros-Croatia (1975–78))
* Toronto Blizzard \- Canadian National Soccer League (1985–86), Canadian Soccer League (1987–92), American Professional Soccer League (1993)
* Toronto City \- Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League (1961–65), United Soccer Association (1967)
* Toronto Falcons \- National Professional Soccer League (1967), North American Soccer League (1968)
* Toronto Greenbacks \- North American Soccer Football League (1946–47)
* Toronto Lynx (USL Premier Development League; previously in the A-League (1997–2004) and USL First Division (2005–06))
* Toronto Lady Lynx (USL Women's soccer) (2005–2011)
* Toronto Rockets \- American Professional Soccer League (1994)
* Toronto Shooting Stars \- National Professional Soccer League (1996–97)
* Toronto ThunderHawks \- National Professional Soccer League (2000–01)

### Lacrosse

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* Toronto Maple Leafs \- International Lacrosse League (1932)
* Toronto Maple Leafs \- National Lacrosse Association (1968)
* Toronto Nationals \- Major League Lacrosse (2009–10)
* Toronto Shooting Stars \- National Lacrosse League (1972–4)
* Toronto Shooting Stars \- Canadian Lacrosse League (2012–13)
* Toronto Tecumsehs \- International Lacrosse League (1931–32)
* Toronto Tomahawks \- National Lacrosse League (1974)

### Other

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* Balmy Beach Saints \- O.A.F.L. (1992–97)
* Toronto Arrows \- (Major League Rugby) (2019–2023)
* Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers \- Ontario Rugby Football Union (1924–57)
* Toronto Defiant \- Overwatch League (2018-2024)
* Toronto Huskies \- Basketball Association of America (1946–47)
* Toronto Maple Leafs \- International League (1896–1967)
* Toronto Northmen \- World Football League (scheduled to join in 1974 but never played a game)
* Toronto Phantoms \- Arena Football League (2001–02)
* Toronto Planets \- Roller Hockey International (1993)
* Toronto Rebellion \- Rugby Canada National Junior Championship (2009)
* Toronto Rifles \- Continental Football League (1965–67)
* Toronto Titans (International Swimming League) (2020–21)
* Toronto Tornados \- Continental Basketball Association (1983–85)
* Toronto Torpedoes \- Major League Roller Hockey (1998)
* Toronto Triumph \- Legends Football League (2011–12)
* Toronto Wolfpack \- Rugby Football League (2016–2020; will resume operations in 2022 with the North American Rugby League)
* Toronto Xtreme \- Rugby Canada Super League (1999–2007; known as Toronto Renegades (1999–2002))
* Toronto-Buffalo Royals – World Team Tennis (1974)

## See also

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* Sports in Toronto
* Amateur sport in Toronto
* CJCL (AM) (Toronto's all-sports radio station, The FAN 590)
* CHUM (AM) (Toronto all-sports radio station, TSN Radio 1050)

## References

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1. ^ "Toronto Argonauts | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
2. ^ "Toronto Blue Jays | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
3. ^ "Toronto FC | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
4. ^ "MLIS Goes International". www.mlispro.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.

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Sports in the Greater Toronto Area

General|

* List of sports teams in Toronto
* Sports in Toronto

Baseball|

MLB
Toronto Blue Jays
IBL
Toronto Maple Leafs

Basketball|

NBA
Toronto Raptors
WNBA
Toronto Tempo (beginning in 2026)
NBA G League

Raptors 905
CEBL
Scarborough Shooting Stars
Brampton Honey Badgers

Esports|

CDL
Toronto Ultra
OWL
Toronto Defiant

Football|

CFL
Toronto Argonauts
CJFL
GTA Grizzlies

Hockey|

NHL
Toronto Maple Leafs
AHL
Toronto Marlies
PWHL
Toronto Sceptres

OHL
Brampton Steelheads
Oshawa Generals
OJHL
Aurora Tigers
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Markham Waxers
Milton Icehawks
Mississauga Chargers
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North York Rangers
Oakville Blades
Orangeville Flyers
Pickering Panthers
St. Michael's Buzzers
Stouffville Spirit
Streetsville Derbys
Toronto Jr. Canadiens
Vaughan Vipers
Villanova Knights
Whitby Fury

GMHL
Bradford Bulls
Bradford Rattlers
New Tecumseth Civics
Toronto Predators

ACHL
Whitby Dunlops

Lacrosse|

NLL
Toronto Rock
MSL
Brampton Excelsiors

OLA Jr. A
Brampton Excelsiors Jr. A
Orangeville Northmen
Toronto Beaches
Whitby Warriors
OLA Jr. B
Clarington Green Gaels
Halton Hills Bulldogs
Markham Ironheads
Mimico Mountaineers
Mississauga Tomahawks
Newmarket Saints
Oakville Buzz
Orangeville Northmen Jr. B

Soccer|

MLS
Toronto FC
CPL
York United FC
NSL
AFC Toronto
MLS Next Pro
Toronto FC II

L1O
Alliance United
Blue Devils FC
Darby FC
Master's FA
North Mississauga SC
North Toronto Nitros
Pickering FC
Scrosoppi FC
Sigma FC
Unionville Milliken SC
Vaughan Azzurri
Woodbridge Strikers

CSL
FC Ukraine United
FC Continentals
Halton United
Milton SC
Scarborough SC
Serbian White Eagles FC

University athletics|

* Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
* TMU Bold
* Toronto Varsity Blues
* York Lions

College athletics|

* Seneca Sting
* Humber Hawks
* George Brown Huskies
* Durham Lords
* Centennial Colts
* Sheridan Bruins

Roller derby|

WFTDA
Hogtown Roller Derby
Toronto Roller Derby

Quadball|

MLQ
Toronto Raiders

Ultimate|

UFA
Toronto Rush

Sports venues|

* Birchmount Stadium
* BMO Field
* CAA Centre
* Centennial Park Stadium
* Coca-Cola Coliseum
* Esther Shiner Stadium
* Lamport Stadium
* Maple Leaf Gardens
* Monarch Park Stadium
* Ontario Place West Channel
* Paramount Fine Foods Centre
* Rogers Centre
* Scotiabank Arena
* Sobeys Stadium
* Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club Ground
* Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
* Toronto Track and Field Centre
* Varsity Arena
* Varsity Stadium
* Woodbine Racetrack
* York Lions Stadium

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Australian
football|

AFLO
Central Blues
Etobicoke Kangaroos
Grand River Gargoyles
Hamilton Wildcats
High Park Demons
Ottawa Swans
Toronto Downtown Dingos
Toronto Eagles
Toronto Rebels

Baseball|

MLB
Toronto Blue Jays
Frontier League
Ottawa Titans

IBL
Barrie Baycats
Brantford Red Sox
Chatham-Kent Barnstormers
Guelph Royals
Hamilton Cardinals
Kitchener Panthers
London Majors
Toronto Maple Leafs
Welland Jackfish

Basketball|

NBA
Toronto Raptors
WNBA
Toronto Tempo (beginning in 2026)
NBA G League
Raptors 905
BSL
KW Titans
London Lightning
Sudbury Five
Windsor Express
CEBL
Brampton Honey Badgers
Niagara River Lions
Ottawa BlackJacks
Scarborough Shooting Stars

Esports|

CDL
Toronto Ultra
OWL
Toronto Defiant

Football|

CFL
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Ottawa Redblacks
Toronto Argonauts

CJFL
GTA Grizzlies
Hamilton Hurricanes
London Beefeaters
Ottawa Sooners
Quinte Skyhawks
St. Clair Fratmen

QJFL
Cumberland Panthers
Ottawa Junior Riders

Ice hockey|

NHL
Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs
PWHL
Ottawa Charge
Toronto Sceptres
AHL
Belleville Senators
Toronto Marlies

OHL
Barrie Colts
Brampton Steelheads
Brantford Bulldogs
Guelph Storm
Kingston Frontenacs
Kitchener Rangers
London Knights
Niagara IceDogs
North Bay Battalion
Oshawa Generals
Ottawa 67's
Owen Sound Attack
Peterborough Petes
Sarnia Sting
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Sudbury Wolves
Windsor Spitfires

Other junior leagues
CCHL
CCHL2
CPJHL
GMHL
GOJHL
LJHL
NOJHL
OJHL
PJHL
SIJHL

Lacrosse|

NLL
Toronto Rock
Ottawa Black Bears

Roller derby|

WFTDA
Forest City Roller Derby
Hammer City Roller Derby
Hogtown Roller Derby
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby
Renegade Derby Dames
Royal City Roller Derby
Toronto Roller Derby
Tri-City Roller Derby
Windsor Roller Derby

Rugby league|

Toronto Wolfpack

Rugby union|

NWL
Ontario
Ontario U23
Ontario U20

Ringette|

NRL
Cambridge Turbos
Nepean Ravens
Waterloo Wildfire

Soccer|

MLS
Toronto FC
CPL
Atlético Ottawa
Forge FC
York United FC
NSL
AFC Toronto
Ottawa Rapid FC
MLSNP
Toronto FC II
USL2
Thunder Bay Chill

L1O
Alliance United FC
Burlington SC
Darby FC
FC London
Guelph United F.C.
Hamilton United
Master's FA
North Mississauga SC
North Toronto Nitros
Oakville SC
Pickering FC
ProStars FC
Scrosoppi FC
Sigma FC
Simcoe County Rovers FC
St. Catharines Roma Wolves
Toronto Skillz FC
Unionville Milliken SC
Vaughan Azzurri
Waterloo United
Windsor City FC
Woodbridge Strikers
L1OW
Guelph United F.C.
NDC Ontario
Tecumseh SC

L1Q
Ottawa South United

CSL
Brantford Galaxy
FC Continentals
Hamilton City SC
Scarborough SC
Serbian White Eagles

Ultimate|

UFA
Toronto Rush

U Sports|

* Brock Badgers
* Carleton Ravens
* Guelph Gryphons
* Lakehead Thunderwolves
* Laurentian Voyageurs
* McMaster Marauders
* Nipissing Lakers
* Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
* Ottawa Gee-Gees
* Queen's Golden Gaels
* Royal Military College Paladins
* TMU Bold
* Trent Excalibur
* Toronto Varsity Blues
* Waterloo Warriors
* Western Mustangs
* Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
* Windsor Lancers
* York Lions

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