Which MLS team has the most fans in 2026?
All MLS clubs ranked by estimated active fanbase, measured from anonymized search-behavior signals across the United States. Inter Miami CF leads with approximately 4.8M engaged fans. Average age and female share per club are in the table.
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MLS clubs ranked by fanbase
| Rank | Name | US fanbase | Avg age | Female share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IInter Miami CF | 4.8M | 34.3 | 37.3% |
| 2 | LLA Galaxy | 3.5M | 37.9 | 35.2% |
| 3 | LLos Angeles FC | 2.7M | 35.7 | 31.8% |
| 4 | SSan Diego FC | 2M | 40.6 | 30.9% |
| 5 | FFC Cincinnati | 2M | 40.3 | 40.4% |
| 6 | CCharlotte FC | 1.6M | 41.0 | 32.1% |
| 7 | NNashville SC | 1.5M | 41.3 | 32.8% |
| 8 | CChicago Fire Soccer Club | 1.4M | 38.9 | 43.9% |
| 9 | AAustin FC | 1.4M | 38.3 | 43.9% |
| 10 | NNew York City FC | 1M | 40.5 | 34.4% |
| 11 | PPhiladelphia Union | 980k | 41.0 | 34.5% |
| 12 | SSan Jose Earthquakes | 869k | 34.9 | 23.6% |
| 13 | SSeattle Sounders FC | 866k | 38.7 | 41.0% |
| 14 | NNew York Red Bulls | 784k | 34.8 | 24.5% |
| 15 | FFC Dallas | 752k | 36.3 | 24.4% |
| 16 | SSporting Kansas City | 749k | 36.9 | 28.6% |
| 17 | NNew England Revolution | 721k | 40.3 | 20.8% |
| 18 | HHouston Dynamo | 686k | 37.3 | 33.4% |
| 19 | PPortland Timbers | 686k | 36.1 | 27.3% |
| 20 | CColumbus Crew SC | 642k | 34.2 | 43.2% |
| 21 | DD.C. United | 631k | 37.1 | 26.0% |
| 22 | OOrlando City SC | 625k | 39.1 | 35.6% |
| 23 | MMinnesota United FC | 597k | 38.8 | 28.6% |
| 24 | SSt. Louis City SC | 571k | 38.3 | 32.2% |
| 25 | AAtlanta United FC | 559k | 36.7 | 26.8% |
| 26 | RReal Salt Lake | 558k | 34.9 | 21.8% |
| 27 | CColorado Rapids | 507k | 35.1 | 22.4% |
| 28 | VVancouver Whitecaps FC | 491k | 36.2 | 23.1% |
| 29 | TToronto FC | 305k | 34.5 | 17.1% |
| 30 | CCF Montréal | 262k | 41.1 | 26.7% |
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Open audience directory →Frequently asked questions
Which MLS team has the most fans in 2026?
Inter Miami CF has the largest measured fanbase with approximately 4.8M active US fans over the trailing 12 months.
Is this attendance?
No. Attendance counts people in the stadium and is capped by capacity. Fanbase counts people showing active interest nationally, which is the figure a sponsor needs, because a partnership reaches far beyond the matchday crowd.
Why does the MLS ranking shift more than other leagues?
Because a single high-profile signing can move a club's search demand by a large multiple within weeks. MLS audiences are less settled than those in older leagues, which makes the ranking more volatile and more informative.
How does the MLS audience compare to NFL or MLB?
Fanbase is measured identically across all leagues, so the figures can be compared directly. MLS clubs sit well below the largest NFL and MLB franchises in size, but their audiences are markedly younger.
How often is this updated?
Quarterly, from the latest search-behavior data.
Using this ranking for sponsorship & media planning
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 Rascasse Solution, including exports and benchmarking.
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