How Many NFL Teams Are There?
Contents
There are a total of 32 NFL teams, divided evenly between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC).
Introduction
There are a total of 32 NFL teams, divided into two conferences: the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into four divisions, and each division consists of four teams.
History of the NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world.
The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. The NFL agreed to merge with the American Football League (AFL) in 1966, and the first Super Bowl was held at the end of that season; the merger was completed in 1970. Today, the NFL has the highest average attendance (67,591) of any professional sports league in the world and is considered America’s most popular sport.
How Many Teams Are in the NFL?
As of the 2021 season, there are 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL). This number has been constant since the league’s last expansion in 2002, when the Houston Texans joined as the league’s 32nd franchise.
How the NFL Teams Are Organized
The NFL is made up of 32 teams, divided equally into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Each conference is then subdivided into four divisions, which are made up of four teams each. The AFC includes the East, North, South, and West divisions; the NFC includes the East, North, South, and West divisions.
Conclusion
As of the 2019 season, there are 32 NFL teams. This number has been constant since 2002, when the Houston Texans joined the league as an expansion team. Prior to that, the league had 31 teams.
