There are 32 teams in the NFL.

Quick Scoop: NFL Team Count

  • The National Football League currently has 32 franchises.
  • These 32 teams are split into 2 conferences : the AFC (American Football Conference) and the NFC (National Football Conference).
  • Each conference has 16 teams , organized into 4 divisions (East, North, South, West) with 4 teams per division.

Mini breakdown

  • Total teams: 32.
  • Conferences: AFC (16 teams) , NFC (16 teams).
  • Divisions: 8 total , 4 in each conference (East, North, South, West).

If you’re just starting to follow the league, a simple way to remember it is: 2 big conferences × 4 divisions each × 4 teams per division = 32 teams.