What Teams Are in the NFL? Full 2025 List

By Sarah Miller · September 16, 2051

The National Football League (NFL) consists of 32 teams split evenly between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC), each with 16 teams. These teams are further divided into four divisions—East, North, South, and West—with eight teams in each conference.

Overview of NFL Structure

The NFL is the premier professional American football league in the world. Established in 1920, it currently comprises 32 franchises across the United States. The league operates under a strict organizational structure designed to ensure competitive balance and regional representation.

Conferences and Divisions

The NFL is divided into two main conferences:

American Football Conference (AFC)
National Football Conference (NFC)

Each conference contains four divisions: East, North, South, and West. Each division has four teams, resulting in 16 teams per conference and 32 total teams in the league.

AFC Teams by Division

AFC East: Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans
AFC West: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers

NFC Teams by Division

NFC East: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders
NFC North: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
NFC South: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West: Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

Historical Expansion and Relocations

The NFL has undergone several expansions and team relocations since its founding. Notable changes include:

The addition of the Houston Texans in 2002 as the 32nd franchise
Relocation of the Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles (2016)
Moving of the Chargers from San Diego to Los Angeles (2017)
Raiders' move from Oakland to Las Vegas (2020)
Washington Commanders rebranding from Redskins in 2020

Detailed NFL Team List with Key Information

Team	City/State	Conference	Division	Founded	Stadium	Head Coach (2025)
Arizona Cardinals	Glendale, AZ	NFC	West	1898	State Farm Stadium	Jonathan Gannon
Atlanta Falcons	Atlanta, GA	NFC	South	1966	Mercedes-Benz Stadium	Raheem Morris
Baltimore Ravens	Baltimore, MD	AFC	North	1996	M&T Bank Stadium	John Harbaugh
Buffalo Bills	Orchard Park, NY	AFC	East	1960	Highmark Stadium	Sean McDermott
Carolina Panthers	Charlotte, NC	NFC	South	1995	Bank of America Stadium	Frank Reich
Chicago Bears	Chicago, IL	NFC	North	1920	Soldier Field	Ben Johnson
Cincinnati Bengals	Cincinnati, OH	AFC	North	1968	Paycor Stadium	Zac Taylor
Denver Broncos	Denver, CO	AFC	West	1960	Empower Field at Mile High	Sean Payton
Dallas Cowboys	Arlington, TX	NFC	East	1960	AT&T Stadium	Mike McCarthy
Detroit Lions	Detroit, MI	NFC	North	1930	Ford Field	Dan Campbell
Green Bay Packers	Green Bay, WI	NFC	North	1919	Lambeau Field	Matt LaFleur
Houston Texans	Houston, TX	AFC	South	2002	NRG Stadium	DeMeco Ryans
Indianapolis Colts	Indianapolis, IN	AFC	South	1953	Lucas Oil Stadium	Shane Steichen
Jacksonville Jaguars	Jacksonville, FL	AFC	South	1995	TIAA Bank Field	Doug Pederson
Kansas City Chiefs	Kansas City, MO	AFC	West	1960	Arrowhead Stadium	Andy Reid
Las Vegas Raiders	Paradise, NV	AFC	West	1960	Allegiant Stadium	Antonio Pierce
Los Angeles Chargers	Inglewood, CA	AFC	West	1960	SoFi Stadium	Jim Harbaugh
Los Angeles Rams	Inglewood, CA	NFC	West	1936	SoFi Stadium	Sean McVay
Miami Dolphins	Hard Rock Stadium, FL	AFC	East	1966	Hard Rock Stadium	Mike McDaniel
Minnesota Vikings	Minneapolis, MN	NFC	North	1961	U.S. Bank Stadium	Kevin O'Connell
New England Patriots	Foxborough, MA	AFC	East	1960	Gillette Stadium	Jerod Mayo
New Orleans Saints	New Orleans, LA	NFC	South	1967	Caesars Superdome	Dennis Allen
New York Giants	East Rutherford, NJ	NFC	East	1925	MetLife Stadium	Brian Daboll
New York Jets	East Rutherford, NJ	AFC	East	1960	MetLife Stadium	Robert Saleh
Philadelphia Eagles	Philadelphia, PA	NFC	East	1933	Lincoln Financial Field	Nick Sirianni
Pittsburgh Steelers	Pittsburgh, PA	AFC	North	1933	Acrisure Stadium	Mike Tomlin
San Francisco 49ers	Santa Clara, CA	NFC	West	1946	Levi's Stadium	Kyle Shanahan
Seattle Seahawks	Seattle, WA	NFC	West	1976	Lumen Field	Pete Carroll
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Tampa, FL	NFC	South	1976	Raymond James Stadium	Todd Bowles
Tennessee Titans	Nashville, TN	AFC	South	1960	Nissan Stadium	Mike Vrabel
Washington Commanders	Landover, MD	NFC	East	1932	Federal Express Field	Dan Quinn

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The table above provides a complete breakdown of all 32 NFL teams as of the 2025 season, including their locations, conference alignment, founding year, stadium, and current head coach. This data reflects recent coaching changes such as Jim Harbaugh joining the Chargers and Ben Johnson becoming the Bears' head coach. The league maintains geographic diversity with teams spanning 22 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Notable Facts About NFL Teams

The Green Bay Packers are the oldest continuously operating team with their original name and location.
The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest team in the NFL, founded in 1898, though they relocated multiple times.
The Houston Texans are the newest franchise, established in 2002.
Three teams share stadiums: the New York Giants and Jets (MetLife Stadium), the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers (SoFi Stadium), and the San Francisco 49ers use Levi's Stadium while other college teams occasionally play there.

Frequently Asked Questions About NFL Teams

How many teams are in the NFL?

There are 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL), equally divided into two conferences—the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC)—with 16 teams each.

Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots are tied for the most Super Bowl victories, each with six championships. The Steelers won theirs in the 1970s and 2000s, while the Patriots dominated in the 2000s and 2010s under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

What cities have two NFL teams?

Three U.S. metropolitan areas have two NFL teams: Los Angeles (Rams and Chargers), New York/New Jersey (Giants and Jets), and the San Francisco Bay Area (49ers). While the 49ers are based in Santa Clara, they represent the broader Bay Area.

Which NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl?

As of 2025, twelve teams have never won a Super Bowl. These include the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, and the New Orleans Saints (who won Super Bowl XLIV but are not among repeat champions).

Has any city hosted three NFL teams at once?

No city has ever hosted three NFL teams simultaneously. However, Los Angeles came close when the Rams returned in 2016 and the Chargers followed in 2017, joining the existing presence of the Raiders, who moved to Las Vegas in 2020. St. Louis had both the Rams and the Cardinals in different eras but never concurrently beyond brief overlap in the 1960s.