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 | NNew York Yankees | 27M | 34.6 | 40.2% |
| 2 | DDetroit Tigers | 26M | 41.1 | 38.2% |
| 3 | CChicago Cubs | 21M | 36.5 | 38.2% |
| 4 | LLos Angeles Dodgers | 19M | 31.5 | 42.2% |
| 5 | AAtlanta Braves | 17M | 37.3 | 32.4% |
| 6 | SSeattle Mariners | 17M | 37.5 | 37.4% |
| 7 | SSt. Louis Cardinals | 16M | 37.9 | 38.3% |
| 8 | MMilwaukee Brewers | 16M | 39.3 | 38.0% |
| 9 | BBoston Red Sox | 15M | 36.9 | 34.5% |
| 10 | HHouston Astros | 13M | 35.6 | 36.8% |
| 11 | CCincinnati Reds | 13M | 41.7 | 40.1% |
| 12 | CCleveland Guardians | 12M | 37.8 | 35.2% |
| 13 | TTexas Rangers (baseball) | 12M | 38.5 | 36.4% |
| 14 | PPittsburgh Pirates | 10M | 40.7 | 34.6% |
| 15 | NNew York Mets | 10M | 33.2 | 35.8% |
| 16 | MMinnesota Twins | 10M | 39.3 | 44.4% |
| 17 | TToronto Blue Jays | 9.2M | 40.3 | 33.3% |
| 18 | PPhiladelphia Phillies | 8.5M | 37.6 | 34.9% |
| 19 | SSan Francisco Giants | 7.8M | 37.3 | 36.4% |
| 20 | BBaltimore Orioles | 7.1M | 38.6 | 35.6% |
| 21 | SSan Diego Padres | 6.7M | 37.1 | 36.7% |
| 22 | CChicago White Sox | 6.3M | 39.8 | 31.6% |
| 23 | TTampa Bay Rays | 5.8M | 36.5 | 33.3% |
| 24 | KKansas City Royals | 5.6M | 38.4 | 35.4% |
| 25 | WWashington Nationals | 4.8M | 41.5 | 30.1% |
| 26 | CColorado Rockies | 4.7M | 42.8 | 38.0% |
| 27 | AArizona Diamondbacks | 4.3M | 38.7 | 31.5% |
| 28 | MMiami Marlins | 3.8M | 42.4 | 28.3% |
| 29 | LLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim | 3.1M | 38.1 | 32.3% |
| 30 | AAthletics | 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.
Which MLB teams have the biggest fan bases?
By measured audience size, the biggest MLB fan bases in 2026 are led by New York Yankees with approximately 27M active US fans. The table above compares all 30 fan bases on the same metric.
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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Rankings like this are the starting point for commercial questions: Which audiences match a brand's target group? How does a rights holder's fanbase compare to its league peers? Where does a media plan reach the most engaged fans? Rascasse combines audience size with demographics, regional distribution and brand affinities — the full dataset behind this page is available in the platform, including exports and benchmarking.
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