The heart of America is home to some of the NFL’s most iconic teams. From historic powerhouses like the Green Bay Packers to teams in football-crazed cities like the New Orleans Saints, there’s plenty of gameday fun to be had throughout the 10-state region.
Here’s a closer look at the NFL teams in Mississippi River Country.
Minnesota Vikings
Founded: 1960 (first season: 1961)
Where they play: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota (opened: 2016, capacity: 73,000)
About the Vikings: Play in the NFC’s North division … have won 20 division titles and made 30 playoff appearances … have appeared in 4 Super Bowls
Experience more:
- Cheer for the Vikings, Twins & more Minnesota sports teams (Explore Minnesota)
- Where to eat & drink before, during or after the big game (Explore Minnesota)
- Learn more about the Vikings Museum
Green Bay Packers
Founded: 1919
Where they play: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin (opened: 1957, capacity: 81,441)
About the Packers: Play in the NFC’s North division … third-oldest franchise in the NFL … only community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States … Green Bay is smallest major league sports market in North America … have won 19 division titles and made 33 playoff appearances … have won 13 league championships, including 4 Super Bowls
Experience more:
- Discover the Titletown Entertainment District in Green Bay
- Marvel at the Packers’ iconic history at the Packers Hall of Fame
Chicago Bears
Founded: 1920
Where they play: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois (opened: 1924; capacity: 61,500)
About the Bears: Play in the NFC’s North division … hold the NFL record for most members in the NFL Hall of Fame … have won 19 division titles and made 26 playoff appearances … won Super Bowl XX in 1985 … Soldier Field is the oldest stadium in the NFL
Experience more:
- Learn about Bears legends and other sports luminaries at the Chicago Sports Museum
Kansas City Chiefs
Founded: 1959 (first season: 1960)
Where they play: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri (opened: 1972 capacity: 76,416)
About the Chiefs: Play in the AFC’s West division … charter member of the American Football League (AFL), which merged with the NFL in 1970 … have won 12 division championships and made 22 playoff appearances … have won three AFL Championships and two Super Bowls
Tennessee Titans
Founded: 1959 (first season: 1960)
Where they play: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee (opened: 1999; capacity: 69,143)
About the Titans: Play in the AFC’s South division … founded as the Houston Oilers in 1960 as a charter member of the AFL … relocated to Tennessee in 1997 … have won 9 division championships and made 23 playoff appearances … lost Super Bowl XXXIV to the St. Louis Rams in 1999
Experience more:
- Experience Tennessee Sports (TNVacation.com)
- Get into the game: 4 awesome sports bars in Nashville (TNVacation.com)
- 7 sporting events you can only see in Tennessee (TNVacation.com)
New Orleans Saints
Founded: 1966 (first season: 1967)
Where they play: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana (opened: 1975; capacity: 73,208)
About the Saints: Play in the NFC’s South division … have won 8 division championships and made 13 playoff appearances … won Super Bowl XLIV in 2009
Experience more:
- Celebrate football season in Louisiana (Louisiana Travel)
- How to pack for your Louisiana tailgate (Louisiana Travel)
