The PFL’s governing structure caps membership at exactly 32 clubs — permanently. Once a market is awarded, it is closed. This is not artificial scarcity. It mirrors the exact governance model that has made NFL franchise territories worth billions.
We are currently in the founding owner selection phase. Markets are being evaluated based on:
Tier 1 — Major Markets (10 cities) New York/NJ · Los Angeles · Chicago · Dallas · Houston · Philadelphia · Miami · Atlanta · Washington D.C. · Phoenix
Tier 2 — Growth Markets (12 cities) Kansas City · Indianapolis · Nashville · Charlotte · Denver · Seattle · Minneapolis · Detroit · Baltimore · Tampa · Cleveland · St. Louis
Tier 3 — Emerging Markets (10 cities) Memphis · Oklahoma City · Louisville · Birmingham · Omaha · Albuquerque · Fresno · Richmond · El Paso · Green Bay region
Final city selections will be confirmed through owner applications, market analysis, and stadium partnership agreements.