Finals Appearances By City, 1903-2022

Philadelphia is currently in 2 finals, with the Phillies and the Union.

The Eagles look ready to make it 3.

Note: Since I'm including all teams from a metropolitan area in the leagues listed below, for any Final that featured 2 teams from the same metropolitan area contests, I'm going to count it twice. Ties are broken by most Finals won.

Leagues included: 

* Baseball: MLB World Series, 1903-2022.

* Football: NFL Championship Games 1933-1965, Super Bowls 1967-2022, CFL Grey Cups 1909-2021.

* Basketball: NBA Finals 1947-2022, WNBA Finals 1997-2022.

* Hockey: NHL Stanley Cup Finals 1918-2022, pre-NHL Stanley Cup Finals 1893-1917.

* Soccer: NASL Finals/Soccer Bowls 1967-1984, MLS Cup Finals 1996-2021, WUSA Finals 2001-2003, WPS 2007-2011, and NWSL Finals 2012-2022.

1. New York, 131: Yankees 40, NFL Giants 19, MLB Giants 13, Rangers 11, Brooklyn Dodgers 9, Knicks 8, Cosmos 6, Mets 5, Islanders 5, New Jersey Devils 5, Liberty 4, New York/New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets 2, Jets 1, New York City FC 1, MetroStars/Red Bulls 1, Sky Blue/Gotham FC 1.

New York is so far ahead, you could take the Yankees out, and it would still have a big lead. 

2. Montreal, 78: Montreal Canadiens 36, Montreal Alouettes 18, Montreal Wanderers 7, Montreal Victorias 5, Montreal Hockey Club 4, Montreal Shamrocks 3, Montreal Maroons 3, Montreal Winged Wheelers 1, St. Hyachinthe-Donnacona Navy 1, Montreal Expos 0, Montreal Impact/CF Montreal 0.

3. Boston, 76: Celtics 22, Bruins 20, Red Sox 13, New England Patriots 13, New England Revolution 5, Boston Braves 2, Boston Redskins 1.

4. Toronto, 71: Argonauts 23, Maple Leafs 21, Toronto Varsity Blues 6, Toronto Balmy Beach 4, Toronto FC 3, Metros/Blizzard 3, Blue Jays 2, Parkdale Canoe Club 2, Raptors 1, Toronto Blueshirts 1, Toronto Wellingtons 1, Toronto Marlboros 1, Toronto Pros 1, Toronto RCAF Hurricanes 1, Toronto Rowing Association 1.

5. Los Angeles, 69: Lakers 26, Dodgers 12, Galaxy 9, Rams 7, Sparks 5, Kings 3, Angels 1, Ducks 2, Los Angeles FC 1, Raiders 1, Aztecs 1, Wolves 1, Sol 1, Clippers 0, Angel City 0, Chivas USA 0.

6. Chicago, 59: Blackhawks 13, Bears 12, Cubs 11, Bulls 6, White Sox 5, Red Stars 3, Sky 2, Fire 2, Cardinals 2, Sting 2, Stags 1, Zephyrs 0.

7. Detroit, 49: Red Wings 24, Tigers 11, Lions 5, Pistons 5, Shock 4.

Given that the NHL only had 6 teams from 1942 to 1967, limiting the number of teams that could be in the Stanley Cup Finals, it shouldn't surprise you that the top 7 cities include the NHL's "Original Six" plus North America's Number 2 metropolitan area in population, Los Angeles.

8. Philadelphia, 44: Phillies 8, Athletics 8, Flyers 8, Eagles 7, 76ers 6, Warriors 3, Independence 2, Union 1, Atoms 1.

9. Winnipeg, 41: Blue Bombers 25, Winnipeg Victorias 7, Brandon Wheat City 2, Winnipeg Hockey Club 1, Winnipeg Rowing Club 1, Winnipeg Maple Leafs 1, Winnipeg 'Pegs 1, Winnipeg RCAF Bombers 2, Winnipeg Tammany Tigers 1, Jets 0.

10. San Francisco Bay Area, 37: Golden State Warriors 9, San Francisco Giants 6, Oakland Athletics 6, San Francisco 49ers 6, Oakland Raiders 4, San Jose Earthquakes 2, San Jose Sharks 1, Oakland Clippers 1, Bay Area CyberRays 1, FC Gold Pride 1, Oakland Seals 0.

11. Hamilton, 36: Hamilton Tiger-Cats 22, Hamilton Tigers 8, Hamilton Flying Wildcats 2, Galt Hockey Club 2, Hamilton Alerts 1, Berlin Dutchmen 1.

12. Edmonton, 35: Eskimos/Elks 25, Oilers 7, Edmonton Hockey Club 2, WCHL Eskimos 1.

13. Washington, 33: Redskins/Commanders 10, D.C. United 5, Bullets/Wizards 3, Senators 3, NHL Capitals 2, Mystics 2, Spirit 2, Freedom 2, Nationals 1, NBA Capitols 1, Darts 1, Whips 1, Diplomats 0.

14. St. Louis, 31: MLB Cardinals 19, Blues 4, Hawks 4, Rams 2, Browns 1, Stars 1, NFL Cardinals 0.

15. Ottawa, 31: Ottawa Rough Riders 13, Old NHA/NHL Ottawa Senators 11, Ottawa Redblacks 3, CFL Ottawa Senators 2, New NHL Ottawa Senators 1, Ottawa Hockey Club 1, Ottawa Capitals 1, Ottawa Victorias 1, Smiths Falls Hockey Club 1.

16. Pittsburgh, 23: Steelers 8, Penguins 8, Pirates 7.

17. Minneapolis, 22: Minneapolis Lakers 6, Minnesota Lynx 6, Minnesota Vikings 4, Minnesota Twins 3, Minnesota North Stars 2, Minnesota Kicks 1, Minnesota Wild 0, Minnesota Timberwolves 0, Minnesota United 0.

18. Seattle, 21: Sounders 6, Storm 4, Seahawks 3, SuperSonics 3, Metropolitans 3, Reign 2, Mariners 0, Kraken 0.

19. Calgary, 21: Stampeders 17, Flames 3, Tigers 1.

20. Cleveland, 21: Browns 9, Indians/Guardians 6, Cavaliers 5, Rams 1, Barons 0.

21. Vancouver, 20: B.C. Lions 10, Vancouver Millionaires 4, Vancouver Canucks 3, Victoria Cougars 2, Victoria Aristocrats 1, Whitecaps 0.

22. Milwaukee-Green Bay, 19: Packers 13, Bucks 3, Braves 2, Brewers 1.

23. Regina, 19: Regina/Saskatchewan Roughriders 18, Regina Rugby Club 1.

24. Baltimore, 18: Orioles 6, Colts 5, Ravens 2, Bullets 2, Stallions 2, Bays 1.

25. Houston, 18: Astros 5, Rockets 4, Dynamo 4, Comets 4, Dash 1, Texans 0, Oilers 0.

26. Dallas, 18: Dallas Cowboys 8, Dallas Stars 3, Texas Rangers 2, Dallas Mavericks 2, Dallas Tornado 2, FC Dallas 1.

27. Atlanta, 16: Braves 6, Dream 3, Falcons 2, Chiefs 2, Beat 2, United 1, Hawks 0, Flames 0, Thrashers 0.

28. Miami, 16: Miami Heat 6, Miami Dolphins 5, Florida/Miami Marlins 2, Florida Panthers 1, Miami Toros 1, Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1, Inter Miami 0, Miami Fusion 0.

29. Denver, 14: Denver Broncos 8, Colorado Avalanche 3, Colorado Rapids 2, MLB Colorado Rockies 1, Denver Nuggets 0, NHL Colorado Rockies 0.

30. Western New York, 14: Buffalo Bills 4, Western New York Flash 3, Syracuse Nationals 3, Buffalo Sabres 2, Rochester Royals 1, Rochester Lancers 1, Buffalo Braves 0.

31. Tampa Bay, 12: Lightning 5, Rowdies 3, Buccaneers 2, Rays 2, Mutiny 0.

39. Portland, 12: Timbers 4, Thorns 4, Trail Blazers 3, Rosebuds 1.

33. Cincinnati, 12: Reds 9, Bengals 3, Royals 0.

34. Kansas City, 11: Royals 4, Chiefs 4, Wizards/Sporting 3, FC Kansas City 2, Current 1, Kings 0, Scouts 0.

35. Phoenix, 10: Phoenix Mercury 5, Phoenix Suns 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Arizona Cardinals 1, Arizona Coyotes 0.

36. Indiana, 8: Indiana Fever 3, Indianapolis Colts 2, Fort Wayne Pistons 2, Indiana Pacers 1.

37. San Antonio, 7: Spurs 6, Silver Stars 1.

38. Carolina, 6: North Carolina Courage 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2, Carolina Panthers 2, Charlotte Sting 1, Charlotte Hornets 0.

39. Kingston, 6: Queen's University Football 3, Queen's University Hockey 3.

40. Salt Lake City, 4: Real Salt Lake 2, Utah Jazz 2.

41. San Diego, 4: Padres 2, Chargers 1, Toros 1, Wave 0, Clippers 0.

42. Hartford, 4: Connecticut Sun 4, New England/Hartford Whalers 0.

43. Las Vegas, 3: Aces 2, Golden Knights 1, Raiders 0.

44. Columbus, 3: Crew 3, Blue Jackets 0.

45. Sarnia, 3: Sarnia Imperials 3.

46. Halifax, 3: Halifax Crescents 1, New Glasgow Cubs 1, Sydney Millionaires 1.

47. Orlando, 2: Magic 2, Orlando City 0, Pride 0.

48. Tennessee, 2: Tennessee Titans 1, Nashville Predators 1, Memphis Grizzlies 0, Nashville SC 0.

49. Oklahoma, 2: Tulsa Roughnecks 1, Oklahoma City Thunder 1.

50. Sacramento, 2: Monarchs 2, Kings 0.

51. Quebec City, 2: Bulldogs 2, Nordiques 0.

52. New Orleans, 1: Saints 1, Pelicans 0, Jazz 0.

53. Jacksonville, 0: Jaguars 0.

54. Louisville, 0: Racing Louisville 0.