Pro Sports Teams in Missouri
The professional sports teams in Missouri have enjoyed success in recent years, namely the Kansas City Chiefs. Outside of the Chiefs, there are 6 other major professional sports teams in the Show-Me State. That's not counting minor league teams and college teams in Missouri.
| Team | League | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | NFL | Kansas City |
| Kansas City Royals | MLB | Kansas City |
| Kansas City Current | NWSL | Kansas City |
| Sporting Kansas City* | MLS | Kansas City |
| St. Louis Blues | NHL | St. Louis |
| St. Louis Cardinals | MLB | St. Louis |
| St. Louis City SC | MLS | St. Louis |
* Sporting Kansas City's istrative offices are located in downtown Kansas City, MO while the team's clubhouse and practice facilities are located in Kansas City Kansas.
College Sports Teams in Missouri
It should be noted that not all of these teams will be listed on Missouri betting apps when they become available.
Division I
| Team | School | Conference | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Roos | University of Missouri-Kansas City | Summit | Kansas City |
| Lindenwood Lions and Lady Lions | Lindenwood University | Ohio Valley | St. Charles |
| Missouri Tigers | University of Missouri | SEC | Columbia |
| Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears | Missouri State University | Missouri Valley | Springfield |
| Saint Louis Billikens | Saint Louis University | Atlantic 10 | St. Louis |
| Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | Southeast Missouri State University | Ohio Valley | Cape Girardeau |
Division II
| Team | School | Conference | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Missouri Mules and Jennies | University of Central Missouri | MIAA | Warrensburg |
| Drury Panthers | Drury University | Great Lakes Valley | Springfield |
| Lincoln Blue Tigers | Lincoln University of Missouri | Great Lakes Valley | Jefferson City |
| Maryville Saints | Maryville University | Great Lakes Valley | Town and Country |
| Missouri S&T Miners | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Great Lakes Valley | Rolla |
| Missouri Southern Lions | Missouri Southern State University | MIAA | Joplin |
| Missouri Western Griffons | Missouri Western State University | MIAA | St. Joseph |
| Northwest Missouri State Bearcats | Northwest Missouri State University | MIAA | Maryville |
| Rockhurst Hawks | Rockhurst University | Great Lakes Valley | Kansas City |
| Southwest Baptist Bearcats | Southern Baptist UNiversity | Great Lakes Valley | Bolivar |
| Truman Bulldogs | Truman State University | Great Lakes Valley | Kirksville |
| UMSL Tritons | University of Missouri-St. Louis | Great Lakes Valley | St. Louis |
| William Jewell Cardinals | William Jewell College | Great Lakes Valley | Liberty |
Division III
| Team | School | Conference | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontbonne Griffins | Fontbonne University | SLIAC | Clayton |
| Washington University Bears | Washington University in St. Louis | UAA | St. Louis |
| Webster Gorloks | Webster University | SLIAC | Webster Groves |
| Westminster Blue Jays | Westminster College | SLIAC | Fulton |
NAIA
| Team | School | Conference | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avila Eagles | Avila university | KCAC | Kansas City |
| Central Methodist Eagles | Central Methodist University | Heart of America | Fayette |
| College of the Ozarks Bobcats | College of the Ozarks | SAC | Point Lookout |
| Columbia Cougars | Columbia College | American Midwest | Columbia |
| Cottey Comets | Cottey College | American Midwest | Nevada |
| Culver-Stockton Wildcats | Culver-Stockton College | Heart of America | Canton |
| Evangel Valor | Evangel University | KCAC | Springfield |
| Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans | Hannibal-LaGrange University | American Midwest | Hannibal |
| Harris-Stowe State Hornets | Harris-Stowe State University | American Midwest | St. Louis |
| Mission Patriots | Mission University | American Midwest | Springfield |
| Missouri Baptist Spartans | Missouri Baptist University | American Midwest | St. Louis |
| Missouri Valley Vikings | Missouri Valley College | Heart of America | Marshall |
| Park Pirates | Park University | Heart of America | Parkville |
| UHSP eutectics | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | American Midwest | St. Louis |
| Stephens Stars | Stephens College | American Midwest | Columbia |
| William Woods Owls | William Woods University | American Midwest | Fulton |
NJCAA
| Team | School | Conference | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowder Roughriders/Ladyriders | Crowder College | Region XVI | Neosho |
| East Central Falcons | East Central College | Midwest CC | Union |
| Jefferson Vikings | Jefferson College | Midwest CC | Hillsboro |
| MCC-Longview Wolves | Metropolitan Community College | Region XVI | Lee's Summit |
| MCC-Penn Valley Wolves | Metropolitan Community College | Region XVI | Kansas City |
| MCC-Blue River Wolves | Metropolitan Community College | Region XVI | Independence |
| MCC-Maple Woods Wolves | Metropolitan Community College | Region XVI | Kansas City |
| Mineral Area Cardinals | Mineral Area College | Midwest CC | Park Hills |
| Missouri State-West Plains Grizzlies | Missouri State University West Plains | Midwest CC | West Plains |
| Moberly Area Greyhounds | Moberly Area Community College | Midwest CC | Moberly |
| North Central Missouri Pirates | North Central Missouri College | Region XVI | Trenton |
| St. Charles Cougars | St. Charles Community College | Midwest CC | Cottleville |
| St. Louis Community College Archers | St. Louis Community College | Midwest CC | St. Louis |
| State Fair Roadrunners | State Fair Community College | Midwest CC | Sedalia |
| Three River Raiders | Three Rivers Community Colelge | Midwest CC | Poplar Bluff |
Kansas City, Missouri Sports Teams
Kansas City, being the largest city in the state, is home to many sports teams in Missouri. Fans can enjoy plenty of sports ranging from football to soccer on a professional level. College teams include teams in the NCAA Division I all the way to the NAIA, so there's plenty to bet on when it comes to local teams.
One interesting note about Kansas City is that the city is split between Missouri and Kansas - so these teams have fans in both states. And in the case of Sporting KC, the soccer club has its istrative offices located in Missouri while the team's stadium is located in Kansas.
You'll likely find the best uses for Missouri sports betting promos while betting on the professional sports teams in Kansas City.
Professional Sports Teams in Kansas City
- Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
- Kansas City Royals (MLB)
- Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
- Kansas City Current (NWSL)
Minor League & Amateur Sports Teams in Kansas City
- Kansas City Comets (Major Arena Soccer League)
- Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL)
- Kansas City Monarchs (American Association)
- Sporting Kansas City II (MLS Next Pro)
- Kansas City Grillers (American Basketball Association)
- Kansas City Goats (The Arena League)
- Kansas City Force (X League)
College Sports Teams in Kansas City
- Kansas City Roos (D-I)
- Rockhurst Hawks (D-II)
- William Jewell Cardinals (D-II)
- Avila Eagles (NAIA)
- Baker Wildcats (NAIA)
- MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers (NAIA)
- Park Pirates (NAIA)
- Saint Mary Spires (NAIA)
St. Louis, Missouri Sports Teams
St. Louis has three major professional sports teams and more than a dozen amateur and college teams. In fact, St. Louis was ranked as the "Best Sports City" in 2000 by The Sporting News and again in 2015 by the Wall Street Journal.
Professional Sports Teams in St. Louis
- St. Louis Blues (NHL)
- St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
- St. Louis City SC (MLS)
Minor League & Amateur Sports Teams in St. Louis
- Fire & Ice SC (Women's Premier Soccer League)
- Gateway Grizzlies (Frontier League)
- St. Louis Ambush (Major Arena Soccer League)
- St. Louis Battlehawks (United Football League)
- St. Louis City 2 (MLS Next Pro)
- St. Louis Jr. Blues (North American 3 Hockey League)
- St. Louis Lions (Women's Football Alliance)
- St. Louis Surge (Global Women'ss Basketball Association)
- St. Louis Trotters (Independent Basketball Association)
College Sports Teams in St. Louis
- Saint Louis Billikens (D-I)
- UMSL Tritons (D-II)
- Washington University Bears (D-III)
- Harris-Stowe State Hornets (NAIA)
- Missouri Baptist Spartans (NAIA)
- UHSP Eutectics (NAIA)
- St. Louis Community College Archers (NJCAA)
Missouri Sports Teams FAQs
There are seven (7) professional sports teams in Missouri. Those teams are the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Sporting Kansas City, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City SC. Technically there are 5 sports teams physically located in the state, while MLS team Sporting KC is split between Missouri and Kansas.
It's not clear whether you can bet on college sports teams in MO or not as that decision is up to the Missouri Gaming Commission. Most sports betting states restrict betting on in-state college and certain college prop bets, but it remains to be seen on if there will be any restrictions on betting on college sports in Missouri.
The most popular sports team in Missouri is undoubtedly the Kansas City Chiefs. This team has enjoyed recent success since the arrival of QB Patrick Mahomes. To learn more about the Chiefs, check out our Chiefs betting guide.
There are six (6) NCAA Division I teams in Missouri. The most recognizable of these teams is easily the Missouri Tigers, but there's also the Kansas City Roos, Lindenwood Lions and Lady Lions, Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears, Saint Louis Billikens and Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
Yes, there are several professional soccer teams in Missouri, two of which are located in Kansas City. The Show-Me State is home to two MLS teams: Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC, and one NWSL team: Kansas City Current.
Author
Blake Weishaar an experienced writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in the gambling industry, formerly covering the investing and consulting side. He serves as a content strategist and fact-checker for BetMissouri.com and is committed to ensuring readers have the most up-to-date and correct information about Missouri's sports betting market.Blake has been an avid follower of Missouri professional sports for years, particularly during the tenure of legendary Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles, a top fantasy choice on an annual basis. More recently, he's been rooting against the Royals, who defeated his beloved Orioles in the playoffs.Outside of providing his industry expertise for BetMissouri.com, Blake enjoys spending time with his wife and son, going for PRs on bench and hitting the links. Being a two-sport collegiate athlete, Blake continues to pursue an active lifestyle by playing golf, volleyball and soccer. Speaking of sports, he's a huge er of the Ravens, Orioles and Capitals!
