List of professional sports teams in California
The following is a list of professional sports teams in California as of 2008.
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
[edit]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
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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)
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 San Francisco, California (Main Article)
Expansion team in 1946 (AAFC), joined NFL in 1950
No previous monikers
Currently play at Candlestick Park (1971-present)
Previously played at Kezar Stadium (1946-1970)
World Championships1: 1981 (XVI), 1984 (XIX), 1988 (XXIII), 1989 (XXIV), 1994 (XXIX)
Los Angeles Rams (St. Louis Rams since 1994)
previously based in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California (Main Article)
Relocated from Cleveland in 1946, relocated to St. Louis in 1994
Previously known as the Cleveland Rams (1936-1945)
Last stadium was Anaheim Stadium (1981-1994)
Previously played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1946-1980), and others.
World Championships1: 1951
1 World Championships won while playing in California
National Basketball Association
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)
World Championships1: 1975
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)
World Championships: None
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)
World Championships1: 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010
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 ARCO 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)
World Championships1: None
1 World Championships won while playing in California
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)
World Championships: 2007
[edit]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)
World Championships: None
San Jose Sharks
based in San Jose, California (Main Article)
Expansion team in 1991
No previous monikers
Currently play at HP Pavilion at San Jose (1991-present)
Previously played at Cow Palace (1991-1993)
World Championships: None
Other Professional Sports Franchises
Sports Leagues Teams Note
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Los Angeles Sparks
Sacramento Monarchs
Major League Soccer (MLS) Chivas USA play in Carson
Los Angeles Galaxy play in Carson
San Jose Earthquakes play in Santa Clara
Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) FC Gold Pride play in Hayward
Major League Lacrosse Los Angeles Riptide
San Francisco Dragons
National Lacrosse League Anaheim Storm
- San Jose Stealth
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
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Sacramento River Cats
San Jose Giants
Stockton Ports
Visalia Oaks
Golden Baseball League Chico Outlaws
Long Beach Armada
Orange County Flyers
San Diego Surf Dawgs
National Indoor Football League Anaheim Street Boys
Long Beach Muscle Heads
Los Angeles Diamonds
Los Angeles Lynx
Pomona Cool Riders
San Diego Shockwave
National Basketball Association Development League Anaheim Arsenal
Bakersfield Jam
Los Angeles D-Fenders
American Basketball Association Beijing Aoshen Olympians based in Azusa
Big Valley Shockwave based in Modesto, California
Long Beach Legends formerly Los Angeles Legands
Maywood Buzz formerly Carson Buzz
Mexicali Sentinels based in El Centro, Cal.
San Diego Wildcats
Tijuana Diablos based in Chula Vista, Cal.
ECHL Bakersfield Condors
Fresno Falcons
Long Beach Ice Dogs
Stockton Thunder
Major Indoor Soccer League California Cougars
United Soccer Leagues First Division California Victory
United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League Bakersfield Brigade
Fresno Fuego
Lancaster Rattlers
Los Angeles Legends
Orange County Blue Star
Riverside County Elite
San Fernando Valley Quakes
San Francisco Seals
San Jose Frogs
Southern California Seahorses
Ventura County Fusion
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