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MLS fanbase ranking · United States

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 4.1M 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 Inter Miami CF 4.1M 33.6 37.3%
2 LA Galaxy 3.5M 37.2 35.2%
3 FC Cincinnati 2.6M 39.6 40.4%
4 Los Angeles FC 2.6M 35.0 31.8%
5 San Diego FC 2.3M 40.0 30.9%
6 Charlotte FC 2M 40.3 32.1%
7 Nashville SC 1.6M 40.6 32.8%
8 Chicago Fire Soccer Club 1.5M 38.2 43.9%
9 Austin FC 1.4M 37.6 43.9%
10 New York City FC 1.2M 39.8 34.4%
11 Seattle Sounders FC 1M 38.0 41.0%
12 Philadelphia Union 1M 40.3 34.5%
13 San Jose Earthquakes 903k 34.2 23.6%
14 New England Revolution 855k 39.6 20.8%
15 Sporting Kansas City 799k 36.2 28.6%
16 New York Red Bulls 793k 34.1 24.5%
17 Portland Timbers 770k 35.4 27.3%
18 Houston Dynamo 759k 36.6 33.4%
19 D.C. United 702k 36.4 26.0%
20 Minnesota United FC 701k 38.1 28.6%
21 FC Dallas 698k 35.6 24.4%
22 Orlando City SC 686k 38.5 35.6%
23 Real Salt Lake 640k 34.2 21.8%
24 Columbus Crew SC 611k 33.5 43.2%
25 Colorado Rapids 611k 34.4 22.4%
26 Atlanta United FC 567k 36.0 26.8%
27 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 561k 35.5 23.1%
28 St. Louis City SC 491k 37.6 32.2%
29 Toronto FC 346k 33.8 17.1%
30 CF Montréal 332k 40.5 26.7%

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Frequently asked questions

Which MLS team has the most fans in 2026?

Inter Miami CF has the largest measured fanbase with approximately 4.1M 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?

Weekly, 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 platform, including exports and benchmarking.

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