NFL Teams By State

Last updated November 24, 2024

Number of NFL Teams
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Number of NFL Teams
1.CaliforniaCalifornia3
2.FloridaFlorida3
3.PennsylvaniaPennsylvania2
4.New JerseyNew Jersey2
5.TexasTexas2
6.OhioOhio2
7.New YorkNew York1
8.MichiganMichigan1
9.ArizonaArizona1
10.North CarolinaNorth Carolina1
11.MinnesotaMinnesota1
12.TennesseeTennessee1
13.IndianaIndiana1
14.IllinoisIllinois1
15.MassachusettsMassachusetts1
16.WashingtonWashington1
17.MarylandMaryland1
18.LouisianaLouisiana1
19.MissouriMissouri1
20.ColoradoColorado1
21.NevadaNevada1
22.WisconsinWisconsin1
23.GeorgiaGeorgia1

NFL Across the Nation

As one of the most popular and lucrative sports leagues in the world, the National Football League (NFL) holds an influential position in American culture. Home to 32 professionally competitive teams, the NFL features divisions equally balanced between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). With a dynamic calendar that includes an engaging preseason, an adrenaline-charged 18-week regular season, and a rigorous playoff schedule culminating in the Super Bowl, the NFL has captivated audiences since its inception in 1920.

Based on the existing data, the league's teams are spread out across 23 states in total, from the east to the west coast.

  • California and Florida top the list, housing three teams each. These states, known for their love of sports, enhance their popularity index and economic revenue by hosting the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers (California), the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars (Florida).
  • Six states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas, and Ohio house two teams each, offering sport lovers an enticing choice of allegiance.
  • A vast majority of states (16 in total) host only one NFL team. These include New York, Michigan, Arizona, North Carolina, Minnesota, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington, Maryland, Louisiana, Missouri, Colorado, Nevada, Wisconsin, and Georgia.

Teams by State

'- Arizona (1) - Arizona Cardinals

  • California (3) - Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers
  • Colorado (1) - Denver Broncos
  • Florida (3) - Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Georgia (1) - Atlanta Falcons
  • Illinois (1) - Chicago Bears
  • Indiana (1) - Indianapolis Colts
  • Louisiana (1) - New Orleans Saints
  • Maryland (2) - Baltimore Ravens, Washington Football Team
  • Massachusetts (1) - New England Patriots
  • Michigan (1) - Detroit Lions
  • Minnesota (1) - Minnesota Vikings
  • Missouri (1) - Kansas City Chiefs
  • Nevada (1) - Las Vegas Raiders
  • New Jersey (2) - New York Giants, New York Jets
  • New York (1) - Buffalo Bills
  • North Carolina (1) - Carolina Panthers
  • Ohio (2) - Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns
  • Pennsylvania (2) - Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Tennessee (1) - Tennessee Titans
  • Texas (2) - Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans
  • Washington (1) - Seattle Seahawks
  • Wisconsin (1) - Green Bay Packers

By Region

Arizona

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Ranked in U.S.

#9

California

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#1

Colorado

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Ranked in U.S.

#20

Florida

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#2

Georgia

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#23

Illinois

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#14

Indiana

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Ranked in U.S.

#13

Louisiana

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Ranked in U.S.

#18

Maryland

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Ranked in U.S.

#17

Massachusetts

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Ranked in U.S.

#15

Michigan

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Ranked in U.S.

#8

Minnesota

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#11

Missouri

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Ranked in U.S.

#19

Nevada

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Ranked in U.S.

#21

New Jersey

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#4

New York

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Ranked in U.S.

#7

North Carolina

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Ranked in U.S.

#10

Ohio

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Ranked in U.S.

#6

Pennsylvania

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#3

Tennessee

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Ranked in U.S.

#12

Texas

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#5

Washington

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Ranked in U.S.

#16

Wisconsin

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Ranked in U.S.

#22

Table

Region ↕Number of NFL Teams↕
Arizona iconArizona1
California iconCalifornia3
Colorado iconColorado1
Florida iconFlorida3
Georgia iconGeorgia1
Illinois iconIllinois1
Indiana iconIndiana1
Louisiana iconLouisiana1
Maryland iconMaryland1
Massachusetts iconMassachusetts1
Michigan iconMichigan1
Minnesota iconMinnesota1
Missouri iconMissouri1
Nevada iconNevada1
New Jersey iconNew Jersey2
New York iconNew York1
North Carolina iconNorth Carolina1
Ohio iconOhio2
Pennsylvania iconPennsylvania2
Tennessee iconTennessee1
Texas iconTexas2
Washington iconWashington1
Wisconsin iconWisconsin1
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