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List of NFC Teams: All 16 Teams by Division (2026)

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The NFC (National Football Conference) has 16 teams in 2026, organized into four divisions of four: NFC East, NFC North, NFC South, and NFC 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.

NFC Quick Facts

  • Total teams: 16
  • Divisions: NFC East, NFC North, NFC South, NFC West (4 teams each)
  • Conference title game: the NFC 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
List of NFC Teams: All 16 Teams by Division (2026)

All 16 NFC Teams (2026)

Here are all 16 NFC teams by division for the 2026 season. Select any team to open its future schedule.

NFC East

NFC North

NFC South

NFC West

See the other conference on our AFC 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 NFC Teams List (PDF)

How the NFC Is Structured

The NFC is one of the two conferences in the NFL, alongside the AFC. It is split into four divisions of four teams each: NFC East, North, South, and West. Teams play division rivals twice a year, and the NFC champion reaches the Super Bowl to face the AFC champion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are in the NFC?

The NFC has 16 teams, split evenly into four divisions of four teams each.

What are the NFC divisions?

The four NFC divisions are NFC East, NFC North, NFC South, and NFC West, with four teams in each.

Which NFC 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.

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