Professional Sports Teams in California

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California

• MLB: Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants
• NBA: Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings
• NFL: Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers
• NHL: Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks
• MLS: LA Galaxy, LA Galaxy II
• NWSL: Angel City FC
• WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks
• Major Races/Events: NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Long Beach Grand Prix

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California boasts a robust sports culture with 21 major professional sports franchises, making it the state with the most teams in the US. The San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles Area are key hubs for sports teams, hosting a variety of major league teams across MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, NWSL, and more. Notable teams include the Los Angeles Lakers, San Francisco Giants, LA Galaxy, and San Jose Sharks. California is also renowned for its collegiate sports success and has hosted both Summer and Winter Olympics. The state is a significant center for MMA, skateboarding, and various regional rivalries like the Dodgers-Giants rivalry and Lakers-Warriors rivalry.