| Team name | Location | League | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Desperados | Dallas, Texas | Arena Football League | professional | defunct |
| Delco Desperados | Collingdale, Pennsylvania | American Basketball Association | professional | active |
| Denver Desperados | Denver, Colorado | Major Indoor Soccer League | professional | defunct |
| Missoula Desperados | Missoula, Montana | Black Diamond Hockey League | amateur | active |
| Utah Valley Desperados | Provo, Utah | Rocky Mountain Football League | amateur | defunct |