New York City Professional Sports Teams Info

With ten professional sports teams based in New York City the Big Apple is a mecca of sports entertainment, offering visitors a wide variety of different games to attend. The only problem is that with so much going on it can often times be difficult to keep track of what's happening when. That's why we've compiled this handy summary of New York City's many professional sports teams. Whether you're looking for when a particular team will be in season or even trying to find out what sport a particular team plays, it's all easily laid out right here to ensure that your next vacation to New York City is certainly made easy!

New York Rangers - NHL Hockey

Founded: 1926
Home Arena: Madison Square Garden
Season: Late September - late April

New York Knicks - NBA Basketball

Founded: 1946
Home Arena: Madison Square Garden
Season: Mid October - late April

New York Mets - MLB Baseball

Founded: 1962
Home Field: Shea Stadium
Season: Early March - late September

New York Yankees - MLB Baseball

Founded: 1901
Home Field: Yankee Stadium
Season: Early March - late September

New York MetroStars - MLS Soccer

Founded: 1995
Home Field: Giants Stadium (The Meadowlands)
Season: Early April - late October

New York Liberty - WNBA Women's Basketball

Founded: 1997
Home Court: Madison Square Garden
Season: Late May - mid August

New York Dazzles - WPFL Women's Football

Founded: 2004
Home Field: Columbia University's Baker Field
Season: Late April - late June

New York Sharks - WPFL Women's Football

Founded: 2000
Home Field: Monsignor Farrell High School
Season: Late April - late June

New York Giants - NFL Football

Founded: 1925
Home Field: Giants Stadium (The Meadowlands)
Season: Early September - late December

New York Jets - NFL Football

Founded: 1960
Home Field: Giants Stadium (The Meadowlands)
Season: Early September - Late December

So there you have it. No matter what time of the year you visit New York City there's always a professional sport in season to offer great entertainment during your stay. From basketball to hockey, whether you're interested in mens or womens sports, there's something for every sports fan in New York City.