California hosts numerous top-tier professional athletic franchises and fiercely competitive collegiate programs.
* **NFL:** San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers. * **NBA:** Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings. * **MLB:** Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics. * **NHL:** Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks. * **MLS:** LA Galaxy, Los Angeles FC, San Jose Earthquakes. * **Collegiate Athletics:** The state features historic college rivalries, most notably between USC, UCLA, Stanford, and Cal (UC Berkeley).
