There are numerous events and pro sports teams in Arizona to bet on throughout the calendar year that keeps the AZ sports betting market fun to follow.
Below are lists of not only all the professional Arizona sports teams but collegiate sports teams, too, that you can cheer for.
Pro Sports Teams in Arizona
It's safe to say the major professional sports teams in Arizona have had a string of tough luck. Following the Arizona Coyotes' latest announcement of relocation there will be only 4 major pro Arizona sports teams across 4 different major professional sports leagues. Other minor league teams exist, as well as teams in lesser-known leagues such as the IFL.
The state of Arizona is also home to a number of other professional sporting tournaments such as the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale and NASCAR events such as the two races held at Phoenix Raceway each year. This along with the number of locations playing host throughout MLB's spring training each spring and horse-racing tracks located throughout the state.
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List of All Arizona Sport Team Nicknames
Between nicknames like the Diamondbacks, Rattlers, and Suns, major sports teams in Arizona have done a great job appealing to their local demographic.
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Phoenix, Arizona Sports Teams
Phoenix is home to many major sports teams in AZ. Fans can enjoy a number of sports from Mercury and Suns basketball to Diamondbacks baseball. College teams from the Division 1 Grand Canyon Lopes to the NJCAA GateWay Geckos can be found in Phoenix as well.
If football is your sport the Arizona Cardinals are located in nearby Glendale with a convenient BetMGM Sportsbook next to State Farm Stadium. The Arizona State Sun Devils are just a short drive from Phoenix over to neighboring Tempe.
Tucson, Arizona Sports Teams
Southeast of Phoenix is Tucson, most notably home of the Arizona Wildcats. You will also stumble across the Pima Community College Aztecs but the Wildcats are one of the few major sports teams you’ll be able to utilize AZ sportsbook promotions on during fall Saturdays.
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Arizona Sports Teams FAQs
There are 12 pro sports teams in Arizona. The number was previously 13 but the Arizona Coyotes are relocating to Utah after struggling in their stay in Glendale and most recently Tempe.
Yes you can bet on college sports teams located in Arizona. Among all Arizona sports teams you'll typically only find Division 1 programs, most notably the Arizona Wildcats and Arizona State Sun Devils, on AZ betting apps.
Yes, Phoenix is home to a number of professional sports teams. Names most are familiar with include the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA share a home with the Suns at the FootPrint Center located in downtown Phoenix.
There are four Division 1 colleges with sports programs located in Arizona. Those colleges include Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Grand Canyon University, and Northern Arizona University.
Yes, Arizona has a pro soccer team called the Phoenix Rising FC. The team was founded in 2014 by Kyle Eng and compete in the USL Championship out of the Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium in Phoenix.
Tyler Olson has worked in sports media for over a decade, writing, editing, and optimizing primarily NFL and sports betting content. His primary focus is giving users in Arizona the most up-to-date information on operators and sharing the latest promo code offerings they have to offer.
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