The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). It is one of the major professional sports leagues in North America and the highest professional level of American football worldwide. The NFL season runs from September to early February, culminating in the highly anticipated Super Bowl, where the champions of each conference compete for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. Known for its intense competition, passionate fan base, and high-profile players, the NFL has become a cultural phenomenon and a significant part of American sports history.