List of professional sports teams in Illinois

Illinois is home to a passionate sports fanbase, with several professional teams across various leagues. Most of the major professional teams are located in the city of Chicago.

Here's a list of professional sports teams in Illinois:

Major League Teams (Chicago):

• Baseball (MLB):
  • Chicago Cubs
  • Chicago White Sox
• Basketball (NBA):
  • Chicago Bulls
• Basketball (WNBA):
  • Chicago Sky
• Football (NFL):
  • Chicago Bears
• Ice Hockey (NHL):
  • Chicago Blackhawks
• Soccer (MLS):
  • Chicago Fire FC
• Soccer (NWSL):
  • Chicago Red Stars
• Rugby (MLR):
  • Chicago Hounds

Minor League and Other Professional Teams in Illinois:

Illinois also has a strong presence of minor league and other professional teams across the state, including:

• Ice Hockey:
  • Chicago Wolves (AHL - Rosemont)
  • Rockford IceHogs (AHL - Rockford)
  • Bloomington Bison (ECHL - Bloomington)
  • Peoria Rivermen (SPHL - Peoria)
  • Quad City Storm (SPHL - Moline)
  • Chicago Steel (USHL - Geneva)
• Baseball:
  • Chicago Dogs (American Association - Rosemont)
  • Kane County Cougars (American Association - Geneva)
  • Gateway Grizzlies (Frontier League - Sauget)
  • Joliet Slammers (Frontier League - Joliet)
  • Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League - Schaumburg)
  • Windy City ThunderBolts (Frontier League - Crestwood)
  • Peoria Chiefs (Midwest League - Peoria)
• Basketball:
  • Windy City Bulls (NBA G League - Hoffman Estates)
• Soccer:
  • Chicago Fire FC II (MLS Next Pro - Bridgeview)
  • Peoria City (USL League Two - Peoria)
• Indoor Football:
  • Quad City Steamwheelers (Indoor Football League)
• Other:
  • Chicago Mustangs (Major Arena Soccer League 2 - indoor soccer)
  • Windy City Rollers (Roller Derby - Chicago)
  • Chicago Swans (USAFL - Australian rules football)
  • Chicago Union (UFA - Ultimate Frisbee - Evanston)
  • Chicago Fury (ABA - Basketball - Chicago)
  • Chicago Kingsmen (MiLC - Cricket - Hanover Park)
  • Chicago Tigers (MiLC - Cricket - Hanover Park)