| Year | Teams | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 235 | 9,086 |
| 2003-04 | 239 | 9,310 |
| 2004-05 | 240 | 9,279 |
| 2005-06 | 247 | 9,247 |
| 2006-07 | 249 | 9,731 |
| 2007-08 | 253 | 10,035 |
| 2008-09 | 256 | 9,836 |
| 2009-10 | 260 | 10,001 |
| 2010-11 | 259 | 10,112 |
| 2011-12 | 263 | 9,318 |
| 2012-13 | 263 | 9,817 |
| 2013-14 | 262 | 9,680 |
| 2014-15 | 262 | 10,297 |
| 2015-16 | 272 | 10,322 |