Here are all 32 NFL teams in one list. You will find the NFL teams in alphabetical order, then grouped by conference and division, plus the answer to which team is the newest.
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All 32 NFL teams in alphabetical order
| # | Team | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona Cardinals | NFC West |
| 2 | Atlanta Falcons | NFC South |
| 3 | Baltimore Ravens | AFC North |
| 4 | Buffalo Bills | AFC East |
| 5 | Carolina Panthers | NFC South |
| 6 | Chicago Bears | NFC North |
| 7 | Cincinnati Bengals | AFC North |
| 8 | Cleveland Browns | AFC North |
| 9 | Dallas Cowboys | NFC East |
| 10 | Denver Broncos | AFC West |
| 11 | Detroit Lions | NFC North |
| 12 | Green Bay Packers | NFC North |
| 13 | Houston Texans | AFC South |
| 14 | Indianapolis Colts | AFC South |
| 15 | Jacksonville Jaguars | AFC South |
| 16 | Kansas City Chiefs | AFC West |
| 17 | Las Vegas Raiders | AFC West |
| 18 | Los Angeles Chargers | AFC West |
| 19 | Los Angeles Rams | NFC West |
| 20 | Miami Dolphins | AFC East |
| 21 | Minnesota Vikings | NFC North |
| 22 | New England Patriots | AFC East |
| 23 | New Orleans Saints | NFC South |
| 24 | New York Giants | NFC East |
| 25 | New York Jets | AFC East |
| 26 | Philadelphia Eagles | NFC East |
| 27 | Pittsburgh Steelers | AFC North |
| 28 | San Francisco 49ers | NFC West |
| 29 | Seattle Seahawks | NFC West |
| 30 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFC South |
| 31 | Tennessee Titans | AFC South |
| 32 | Washington Commanders | NFC East |
How many teams are in the NFL?
There are 32 teams in the NFL. The league has had that number since 2002. The teams are split evenly into two conferences of 16: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).
Each conference has four divisions named East, North, South, and West. Every division has four teams.
All 32 NFL teams by division
AFC teams
| Division | Teams |
|---|---|
| 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
| Division | Teams |
|---|---|
| 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 |
What is the newest NFL team?
The Houston Texans are the newest NFL team. They joined the league as an expansion team and played their first season in 2002. Their arrival took the league from 31 teams to 32 and led to the eight-division layout used today.
Since then, no team has been added. A few teams have moved to new cities instead:
- Rams: moved from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016.
- Chargers: moved from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2017.
- Raiders: moved from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020.
Why divisions matter
Each team plays the three other teams in its division twice a season, once at home and once away. That makes six of its 17 games. The team with the best record in each division goes to the playoffs.
Read more in our guide to how many teams make the NFL playoffs.
States with more than one team
California has three teams: the Rams, the Chargers, and the 49ers. Florida also has three: the Dolphins, the Buccaneers, and the Jaguars. Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland have two each. The Giants and Jets both use the name New York and share a stadium in New Jersey.
NFL teams FAQ
How many NFL teams are there?
There are 32 NFL teams, 16 in the AFC and 16 in the NFC.
What is the first NFL team in alphabetical order?
The Arizona Cardinals. The last team in alphabetical order is the Washington Commanders.
What is the newest NFL team?
The Houston Texans, who began play in 2002.
How many divisions are in the NFL?
Eight. Each conference has four divisions, and each division has four teams.
Which NFL teams share a stadium?
The New York Giants and New York Jets share a stadium, and so do the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
Source: NFL Football Teams – Official Sites of all 32 NFL Teams
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