Future NFL Expansion and Relocation

After several years of having 32 franchises, the NFL finally decided to add two franchises in 2028 to get to 34 teams. Seven years later in 2035, the NFL added two franchises to get to 36 teams. Finally in 2040, the NFL go to their goal of 40 teams.

Buffalo Bills new stadium
The Bills built a new a stadium in Orchard Park, New York to replace the old Highmark Stadium. Construction on the new stadium began in 2022 and was completed in 2024. The Bills temporarily relocated their home games to Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. Highmark BlueCross BlueShield retained the naming rights for the new arena when the Bills began play there in 2025.

New York Jets new stadium
In early 2023, the New York Jets announced a plan to build their own stadium and move out of MetLife Stadium, which they have shared with the Giants since the stadium opened in 2010. IBM bought the naming rights to the new stadium that was built adjacent to Citi Field in Queens, New York. Construction began in 2024 and was completed in 2026. The Jets began play in IBM Arena in 2027.