Top 10Updated 2026年3月14日
Top 12 Oldest Professional Sports Leagues in the World
This ranking highlights the oldest professional sports leagues worldwide based on the year of their inaugural professional season. It showcases the historical development, longevity, and heritage of professional sports commerce.
Current #1
Scottish Football League
| Rank | League Name | Inaugural Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
Scottish Football League | 1890 | Association Football | |
The Football League | 1888 | Association Football | |
Rugby Football League | 1895 | Rugby League | |
| 4 | Major League Baseball | 1903 | Baseball |
| 5 | National Hockey League | 1917 | Ice Hockey |
| 6 | National Football League | 1920 | American Football |
| 7 | Australian Football League | 1897 | Australian Rules Football |
| 8 | Serie A | 1929 | Association Football |
| 9 | La Liga | 1929 | Association Football |
| 10 | National Basketball Association | 1946 | Basketball |
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