The AFC (American Football Conference) has 16 teams in 2026, organized into four divisions of four: AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, and AFC West. Each club below links to its future schedule, and you can grab a free printable list. For every team’s upcoming opponents in one place, see our NFL Future Schedules hub.
AFC Quick Facts
- Total teams: 16
- Divisions: AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West (4 teams each)
- Conference title game: the AFC Championship (winner advances to the Super Bowl)
- Playoff berths: 4 division winners plus 3 wild cards (7 teams)
- Season: 2026
- Printable: free PDF team list below
All 16 AFC Teams (2026)
Here are all 16 AFC teams by division for the 2026 season. Select any team to open its future schedule.
AFC East
AFC North
AFC South
AFC West
See the other conference on our NFC teams list, view all 32 clubs on the NFL teams by division page, and plan ahead with the NFL Future Schedules hub.
Download the Printable AFC Teams List (PDF)
How the AFC Is Structured
The AFC is one of the two conferences in the NFL, alongside the NFC. It is split into four divisions of four teams each: AFC East, North, South, and West. Teams play division rivals twice a year, and the AFC champion reaches the Super Bowl to face the NFC champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are in the AFC?
The AFC has 16 teams, split evenly into four divisions of four teams each.
What are the AFC divisions?
The four AFC divisions are AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, and AFC West, with four teams in each.
Which AFC team is the reigning division winner?
Division winners change each season. For the current picture, see our 2026 NFL standings and division odds, linked below.
More NFL Resources
- Full NFL Teams List by Division (AFC and NFC)
- List of NFC Teams
- Printable 2026 NFL Schedule Calendars (All 32 Teams)
- 2026 NFL Division Odds
- 2026 NFL Standings
- 2026 NFL Scores and Results
