Which NHL team has the most fans in 2026?
Based on anonymized search-behavior signals across the United States, this ranking covers all 32 NHL teams ordered by estimated active fanbase. Minnesota Wild leads with approximately 7.7M engaged fans in 2026.
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All 32 NHL teams ranked by fanbase
| Rank | Audience | Fanbase | Avg age | Female share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Wild |
7.7M | 36.2 | 43.6% |
| 2 |  Dallas Stars |
7.1M | 38.5 | 34.3% |
| 3 |  Detroit Red Wings |
6.6M | 38.1 | 34.4% |
| 4 |  Pittsburgh Penguins |
6.2M | 37.6 | 35.0% |
| 5 |  Boston Bruins |
6M | 39.9 | 32.1% |
| 6 |  Florida Panthers |
5.7M | 38.6 | 31.4% |
| 7 |  Tampa Bay Lightning |
5.6M | 38.8 | 39.3% |
| 8 |  Colorado Avalanche |
5.5M | 38.3 | 34.3% |
| 9 |  Montreal Canadiens |
4.9M | 33.3 | 32.0% |
| 10 |  Chicago Blackhawks |
4.8M | 37.9 | 35.6% |
| 11 |  Buffalo Sabres |
4.4M | 38.3 | 33.6% |
| 12 |  Carolina Hurricanes |
4.2M | 39.1 | 35.5% |
| 13 |  Vegas Golden Knights |
4.1M | 36.6 | 39.9% |
| 14 |  New York Rangers |
4M | 39.4 | 33.8% |
| 15 |  Washington Capitals |
3.7M | 38.1 | 31.1% |
| 16 |  Los Angeles Kings |
3.6M | 37.8 | 32.3% |
| 17 |  Seattle Kraken |
3.6M | 37.0 | 43.4% |
| 18 |  San Jose Sharks |
3.5M | 38.6 | 31.8% |
| 19 |  Philadelphia Flyers |
3.2M | 36.6 | 33.6% |
| 20 |  Edmonton Oilers |
3.2M | 34.3 | 32.8% |
| 21 |  Toronto Maple Leafs |
3M | 35.2 | 31.0% |
| 22 |  st louis blues |
2.8M | 33.9 | 41.4% |
| 23 |  Anaheim Ducks |
2.7M | 37.6 | 32.0% |
| 24 |  New York Islanders |
2.4M | 38.2 | 32.9% |
| 25 |  Utah Mammoth |
2.2M | 39.7 | 33.3% |
| 26 |  Winnipeg Jets |
2.2M | 35.8 | 32.7% |
| 27 |  Nashville Predators |
2.1M | 40.0 | 36.8% |
| 28 |  Columbus Blue Jackets |
2.1M | 38.0 | 33.8% |
| 29 |  New Jersey Devils |
1.9M | 43.4 | 29.9% |
| 30 |  Vancouver Canucks |
1.8M | 36.6 | 32.3% |
| 31 |  Ottawa Senators |
1.5M | 37.7 | 31.6% |
| 32 |  Calgary Flames |
1.5M | 35.8 | 34.2% |
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Which NHL team has the most fans in 2026?
Minnesota Wild has the most fans in 2026 with an estimated 7.7M active US fans, based on Rascasse's search-behavior signals.
How is NHL fanbase size measured?
Fanbase size is estimated from anonymized search-behavior signals across the United States — searches for the team, its players, tickets, broadcasts and merchandise over the last 12 months.
Why isn't this the same as attendance or TV ratings?
This ranking measures active digital engagement, not arena capacity or historical viewership. A team with a smaller arena can still show a very large active fanbase if search demand is high.
How often is this ranking updated?
Weekly, using the latest available search data.
What counts as an 'active fan'?
People in the United States who showed active interest in the team through related searches — players, games, tickets or merchandise — within the last 12 months.