Which MLB team has the most fans in 2026?
Based on anonymized search-behavior signals across the United States, this ranking covers all 30 Major League Baseball teams ordered by estimated active fanbase. New York Yankees leads with approximately 27M engaged fans in 2026.
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All 30 MLB teams ranked by fanbase
| Rank | Audience | Fanbase | Avg age | Female share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Yankees |
27M | 34.6 | 40.2% |
| 2 |  Detroit Tigers |
27M | 41.1 | 38.2% |
| 3 |  Chicago Cubs |
20M | 36.5 | 38.2% |
| 4 |  Los Angeles Dodgers |
19M | 31.5 | 42.2% |
| 5 |  Seattle Mariners |
16M | 37.5 | 37.4% |
| 6 |  Atlanta Braves |
15M | 37.3 | 32.4% |
| 7 |  St. Louis Cardinals |
15M | 37.9 | 38.3% |
| 8 |  Boston Red Sox |
15M | 36.9 | 34.5% |
| 9 |  Milwaukee Brewers |
15M | 39.3 | 38.0% |
| 10 |  Houston Astros |
14M | 35.6 | 36.8% |
| 11 |  Cincinnati Reds |
12M | 41.7 | 40.1% |
| 12 |  Texas Rangers (baseball) |
12M | 38.5 | 36.4% |
| 13 |  Cleveland Guardians |
11M | 37.8 | 35.2% |
| 14 |  New York Mets |
11M | 33.2 | 35.8% |
| 15 |  Minnesota Twins |
10M | 39.3 | 44.4% |
| 16 |  Toronto Blue Jays |
8.9M | 40.3 | 33.3% |
| 17 |  Philadelphia Phillies |
8.5M | 37.6 | 34.9% |
| 18 |  San Francisco Giants |
8.4M | 37.3 | 36.4% |
| 19 |  Pittsburgh Pirates |
8.2M | 40.7 | 34.6% |
| 20 |  San Diego Padres |
7.3M | 37.1 | 36.7% |
| 21 |  Baltimore Orioles |
6.9M | 38.6 | 35.6% |
| 22 |  Kansas City Royals |
5.6M | 38.4 | 35.4% |
| 23 |  Chicago White Sox |
5.3M | 39.8 | 31.6% |
| 24 |  Tampa Bay Rays |
5M | 36.5 | 33.3% |
| 25 |  Colorado Rockies |
4.8M | 42.8 | 38.0% |
| 26 |  Washington Nationals |
4.6M | 41.5 | 30.1% |
| 27 |  Arizona Diamondbacks |
4.3M | 38.7 | 31.5% |
| 28 |  Miami Marlins |
3.4M | 42.4 | 28.3% |
| 29 |  Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim |
3.2M | 38.1 | 32.3% |
| 30 |  Athletics |
2.7M | 38.8 | 34.7% |
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Which MLB team has the most fans in 2026?
New York Yankees leads the MLB fanbase ranking with approximately 27M active US fans.
How do we measure MLB team fanbase?
Fanbase size is derived from anonymized search-behavior signals across the US — searches for the team, its players, schedule, tickets and merchandise over the trailing 12 months.
Are Yankees the most popular MLB team?
The Yankees consistently rank in the top spots — their large national following plus deep New York metro engagement keeps them at or near #1.
How often does the MLB ranking change?
The ranking refreshes weekly. Significant moves typically follow playoffs, World Series runs and major trades.
Where can I see fan demographics?
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