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.
Below is a list of sports teams based in Toronto, as well as the year they started play (and ended play for former teams).
Professional teams AFC Toronto (Northern Super League) (2023) Inter Toronto FC (Canadian Premier League) (2018) Scarborough Shooting Stars (Canadian Elite Basketball League) (2021) Toronto Argonauts (Canadian Football League) (1873) Toronto Blue Jays (Major League Baseball) (1977) Toronto FC (Major League Soccer) (2005) Toronto FC II (MLS Next Pro) (2014) Toronto Maple Leafs (Canadian Baseball League) (1969) Toronto Maple Leafs (National Hockey League) (1917) Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League) (2005) Toronto Titans (Global T20 Canada) (2018) Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association) (1995) Toronto Rush (Ultimate Frisbee Association) (2013) Toronto Polar Bears (Pro Padel League) (2023) Toronto Sceptres (Professional Women's Hockey League) (2023) Toronto Tempo (Women's National Basketball Association) (2024)
Semi-professional teams Canadian Soccer League FC Continentals (2018) FC Ukraine United (2006) Scarborough SC (2014) Serbian White Eagles (1968)
Ontario Premier League Alliance United FC (2018) Inter Toronto Pathway (2025) Master's FA (2014) North Toronto Nitros (2016) The Borough FC (2024)
Other Canadian Crusaders (Major League Indoor Soccer) (2024) TFC Academy (MLS Next) (2008) Toronto 6ixers (Professional Inline Hockey Association) (2025)
Professional eSports teams Raptors Uprising GC (NBA 2K League) (2018) Toronto KOI (Call of Duty, Teamfight Tactics) (est. 2019)
Amateur teams Universities TMU Bold (Toronto Metropolitan University) (1948) Varsity Blues (University of Toronto) (1877) York Lions (York University) (1968)
Colleges Centennial Colts (1967) George Brown Huskies (1967) Humber Hawks (1968) Seneca Sting (1968)
Junior GTA Grizzlies (Canadian Junior Football League) (2014) North York Rangers (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (1969) North York Renegades (Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League) (2014) St. Michael's Buzzers (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (1917) Toronto Beaches (OLA Junior A Lacrosse League) (1991) Toronto Patriots (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (1996)
Ontario Australian Football League Central Blues Etobicoke Kangaroos High Park Demons Toronto Downtown Dingos Toronto Eagles Toronto Rebels
Other Handball Club Toronto (2018) Ontario Blues (Canadian Rugby Championship) (2009) Toronto City Saints (Ontario Rugby League) (2010) Toronto Raiders (Major League Quadball) (2019)
Defunct teams Ice hockey 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 Jr. Canadiens (Ontario Junior Hockey League) (1972) 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 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 FC III (League1 Ontario) (2014-2018; 2024) Toronto Greenbacks (North American Soccer Football League) (1946–47) Toronto Lynx (A-League) (1997–2004); (USL First Division) (2005–06); (USL Premier Development League) (2007-14) 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
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
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) (2017–20; 2023) Toronto Xtreme (Rugby Canada Super League) (1999–2007; known as Toronto Renegades (1999–2002)) Toronto-Buffalo Royals (World Team Tennis) (1974)
See also 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)
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