Top 5 Toronto sports teams according to Sun Readers
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The boys of summer beat out the Buds when it came to Toronto Sun readers voting for their Top 5 favourite local sports teams.
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And given the Toronto Blue Jays made it into the World Series last year and the Maple Leafs are sinking fast, I guess it’s no accident.
Also, who doesn’t enjoy a hot dog and a cold beer on a warm summer’s day after a LONG winter?
Here’s your Toronto Sun readers’ sports teams standings when it comes to who they love to root for:
1. Toronto Blue Jays
Celebrating their 50th season, the Jays began playing at Exhibition Stadium before switching to Rogers Centre in 1989 (then SkyDome).
After early struggles, they were an AL East powerhouse between 1985 and 1993, winning five division championships in nine seasons, including three straight from 1991 to 1993. During that time, the Jays also became back-to-back World Series champions in 1992 and 1993, later making their third World Series appearance in 2025, but losing to the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven.
“We have the best fans and are grateful for their unwavering support,” said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays, in a statement to the Sun.
“Last season was truly special – uniting our country, capturing the heart of the nation, and connecting generations of Blue Jays fans while inspiring millions of new ones. Our fans bring the energy to the ballpark every game. We have lots of exciting festivities in store for fans this season as we celebrate our 50th season.”
Here’s the rest of the Top 5 that you voted for:
2. Toronto Maple Leafs
Founded as the Toronto Arenas for the inaugural 1917–18 NHL season and rebranded as the Toronto St. Patricks two years later, the NHL team was rebranded as the Maple Leafs in 1927 by owner Conn Smythe. The Leafs have won 13 Stanley Cups, second only to the Montreal Canadiens’ 24, but have not lifted the trophy since 1967. The struggling team, eliminated from playoff contention this season, is currently restructuring its hockey department.
3. Toronto Argonauts
Founded in 1873, the Toronto Argonauts is the oldest professional sports team in North America still using its original name. The Argos played their home games at Rogers Centre (originally known as SkyDome) from 1989 to 2016, when the team moved to BMO Field, the fifth stadium site (on the footprint of their third home, Exhibition Stadium) to host the team. The Argonauts have won the Grey Cup a record 19 times. Most recently, they defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24 in the 111th Grey Cup in 2024.
4. The Toronto Rock
The Toronto Rock competes in the National Lacrosse League (NLL), playing its home games at the TD Coliseum (formerly Copps Coliseum) in Hamilton. The franchise was founded in 1998 as the Ontario Raiders in Hamilton, being the first Canadian-based franchise in the NLL. The Raiders played at Copps before being sold to a group who relocated them to T.O., where they were renamed the Toronto Rock, and began playing at Maple Leaf Gardens in the 1999 season. In 2001, the Rock moved to Scotiabank Arena, where they played for 20 seasons. The team won their 6th league championship in 2011. In 2021, the team relocated back from Scotiabank Arena to FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, later renovated and renamed TD Coliseum.
5. Toronto Raptors
Founded in 1995 as part of the NBA’s expansion into Canada, the Raptors play their home games at Scotiabank Arena. The team struggled in its early years, but the 1998 acquisition of Vince Carter led to attendance records and making the NBA playoffs in 2000-2002. For the 2006–07 season, the Raptors qualified for their first playoff berth in five years, winning the Atlantic Division title. In 2013, new GM (later president of basketball operations) Masai Ujiri helped the Raptors return to the playoffs in 2014 while the team also won five division titles and had its most successful regular season in 2018 under him. In the 2019 playoffs, the Raptors won their first Eastern Conference title, advanced to their first NBA finals and won their first NBA championship, drawing millions to the streets during their victory parade. We the North? Just ask Drake.
Hey Toronto Sun Readers: What should our next Top 5 be?
Don’t be shy about letting us know what subject you’d like to see in a future Top 5 poll and vote.
The subject can be anything from local – like your favourite swimming area – to Ontario – like favourite places for weekend getaways – or even favourite ways of distraction online be it entertainment, sports or lifestyle.
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