Why is the NFL divided into AFC and NFC?
Both the AFC and NFC were created after the NFL merged with the American Football League (AFL) in 1970. In order to balance the merged league, all ten of the former AFL teams along with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Colts formed the AFC, while the remaining 13 NFL teams formed the NFC.
Is the Super Bowl AFC vs NFC?
The NFC/NFL leads the AFC/AFL with 28 wins to 27. 20 franchises, including teams that have relocated to another city, have won the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl championship (1966–present)
| (1966–1969) | (1970–present) |
|---|---|
| National Football League (NFL) | National Football Conference (NFC) |
