What States Don’t Have NFL Teams?

Did you know that there are five states in the US that don’t have NFL teams? Here’s a quick rundown of which states are missing out on professional football.

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Introduction

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.

Players in the NFL are divided into two groups: those who are on active rosters and those who are on reserve/injured lists. The majority of NFL players are on active rosters, but there are a limited number of inactive players who dress for games but don’t see playing time. These inactive players typically include third-string quarterbacks, backup offensive linemen, linebackers, etc.

The following states do not have an NFL team: Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan

List of States without NFL Teams

There are a total of 50 states in the United States of America and there are 32 NFL teams. So, that means that 18 states do not have an NFL team. This article will list all of the states without an NFL team. Keep reading to find out which states don’t have an NFL team.

Alaska

Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area, and it is also one of the most sparsely populated states. It is no surprise, then, that there is no NFL team in Alaska. The closest NFL team to Alaska is the Seattle Seahawks, who play their home games about 2,000 miles away from Anchorage.

Hawaii

Hawaii is one of the few US states without an NFL team. The state’s notoriously long travel distances and time differences make it difficult for teams to schedule games there, and the high costs of living make it difficult to attract players and staff. As a result, there has never been an NFL team in Hawaii, and it is unlikely that one will ever be based there permanently.

Idaho

Idaho is one of twelve states without an NFL team. Although there have been several attempts to bring a team to the state, including a failed bid by stadium developers to build a $1.8 billion domed stadium in Boise in 2015, Idaho has yet to gain an NFL franchise.

Montana

Montana is one of the states without an NFL team. There are a variety of reasons why this is the case, but one of the primary reasons is that Montana does not have a suitable stadium for an NFL team. Other states without NFL teams include Alaska, Hawaii, and North Dakota.

North Dakota

North Dakota is one of eleven states without an NFL team. The others are Alaska, Delaware, Idaho, Montana, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming. While North Dakota does not have an NFL team of its own, many residents are fans of the Minnesota Vikings.

Oregon

The state of Oregon has no NFL team. The closest team is the Seattle Seahawks, who are about 2 hours away. Many people in Oregon are fans of the Seahawks, as well as other teams from nearby states such as the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders.

South Dakota

South Dakota is one of the few states in the United States without an NFL team. The nearest NFL teams are located in Minnesota and Nebraska.

Washington

Washington is the only state without an NFL team. However, the Seattle Seahawks, who play in the AFC West, are the closest team to Washington.

Conclusion

After doing some research, we have come to the conclusion that there are only four states without NFL teams. They are Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, and Wyoming. While there have been rumors of teams looking to expand to these states, nothing has come to fruition as of yet.