The 2026 MLB Teams list by division is updated for the 2026 regular season for you. The list is printable and can be saved or printed to PDF format. There are 30 teams playing this season. The league splits the teams up into two leagues and three divisions per league (for a total of six). Despite a lot of discussion about division realignment, there are no big changes in store for the upcoming MLB season.
How Many Teams are in the MLB in 2026?
There are 30 teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the 2026 season. There were no major changes to the number of teams or team names for next season. There are 15 teams in the American League and 15 in the National League. These are further divided into three divisions by geography. These are the East, Central, and West for both leagues.
Who are the Newest Teams in the MLB?
The newest teams in MLB (Major League Baseball) are the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Rays. Both teams were established in 1998. The Rays appeared in the World Series in 2008 and 2020. The D-Backs made it and won the World Series only three years after they were formed which is the record for fastest expansion team to do so. While there has been a lot of chatter for additional expansion by MLB to include a potential team in Mexico, there has not been an updated plan approved by the league yet.
2026 MLB Teams List by Division and Conference
Here’s the 2026 MLB Teams list by division and conference for you. All of the teams are in alphabetical order in each division. The divisions are listed under the respective conference for you. You can checkout the 2026 MLB schedules and the 2026 MLB Playoff schedule here too.
| American League | ||
| AL East | AL Central | AL West |
| Baltimore Orioles | Chicago White Sox | Houston Astros |
| Boston Red Sox | Cleveland Guardians | Los Angeles Angels |
| New York Yankees | Detroit Tigers | Oakland Athletics |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Kansas City Royals | Seattle Mariners |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Minnesota Twins | Texas Rangers |
| National League | ||
| NL East | NL Central | NL West |
| Atlanta Braves | Chicago Cubs | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Miami Marlins | Cincinnati Reds | Colorado Rockies |
| New York Mets | Milwaukee Brewers | San Diego Padres |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Pittsburgh Pirates | San Francisco Giants |
| Washington Nationals | Saint Louis Cardinals | Los Angeles Dodgers |
Printable 2026 MLB Teams List
Here’s a printable 2026 MLB Teams list for you. It separates the teams by conference and by divisions for you. The printable can be saved or printed to PDF format for you to use.
