I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of talking about football. It’s such an interesting game with so many different teams, not to mention the number of NFL franchises out there. Have you ever wondered how many NFL franchises there are in total? Well, I’ve got some facts that might surprise you.
First things first, the NFL (National Football League) is a professional sports league consisting of 32 franchises across the United States and Canada. 32! You might be thinking, ‘wow, that’s a lot of football teams’. And you’d be right! All of them compete in the regular season as well as in the playoffs for the super bowl.
The majority of the teams in the NFL are American based, with 25 teams hailing from the USA and 7 from Canada. The teams are made up of the world’s greatest football players, all battling it out for the title of NFL champion.
The majority of the teams are located in the eastern and mid western United States, with five teams located in the north eastern part of the United States including: New England Patriots, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins. On the other hand, the seven teams located in Canada are the Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ottawa Redblacks, and the BC Lions.
It’s fascinating that there are so many franchises in the NFL, each one with its own unique culture, fan base and style of play. I think watching all the teams fight it out against one another is one of the best things about football.
The NFL has two conferences with 16 teams in each – the NFC (National Football Conference) and the AFC (American Football Conference). This means that all 32 teams have to play each other during the regular season in order to have a chance at making it to the playoffs.
So, in total there are 32 NFL franchises across the United States and Canada. This is great news for those of us who like watching a little bit of football every now and again or those of us who like to place a bet or two.
Seeing as these teams are located all across the USA and Canada, it means an awful lot of traveling for the teams and their players. This also has a great impact on the local communities and cities these teams call home. Each team brings its own style of play and fan base, making it incredibly exciting to watch from a spectator’s perspective.
It’s difficult to ignore the sheer size and diversity of the NFL. Every season brings excitement and surprises when all the teams have to play against each other. With such a vast array of teams, it’s no surprise that the game is one of the most followed sports in the world.
There are also 32 NFL pre-season teams and seven practice squads each season – a total of 39 teams in the NFL overall. That’s a lot of players and matches over the course of the regular season and playoffs.
It’s incredible to think that such a huge league has only been around since the 1920s. And even though it has had its highs and lows, the game is still going strong today – attracting hundreds of thousands of fans to the stadiums and millions more watching on TV worldwide.
The NFL is a multi-billion dollar industry and its teams have become some of the most valuable brands in the world. There is no doubt that over the years, the number of teams in the NFL has grown substantially in order to meet the increasing demand.
As technology progresses, so does the game of football. This means better gear, improved player safety and better scouting of up and coming players. There are also often talks of new teams joining the NFL too, whether via expansion or relocating existing teams.
It’s really amazing to think that 32 NFL franchises from the United States and Canada are all battling it out for the ultimate title. It’s certainly a spectacle to behold each season – and one that we can all enjoy in our own unique way.