The National Football League is the professional American football league in the United States, made up of 32 member clubs. It operates the league’s games, media, licensing, and fan-facing businesses, and also supports community and social responsibility initiatives through the NFL Foundation and related programs.
Typically focuses on sports-related policy issues such as game operations, labor and employment matters, media and broadcasting rights, intellectual property and licensing, player health and safety, stadium and event regulations, and community investment or social responsibility initiatives.
Primarily funded by league revenues, especially media rights, sponsorships, licensing, ticketing, and other commercial and club-related income.
The 32 NFL clubs; NFL Foundation; NFL Enterprises LLC; NFL Properties LLC; NFL Productions LLC; NFL Network Services, Inc.; NFL Players Association is a major counterpart in labor matters; prominent league leadership and club owners.
Private company / professional sports league
