Former Team
Los Angeles Rams (played at Anaheim Stadium)
Team Left
1994
Current NFL Team
None
Franchise Today
Los Angeles Rams (now at SoFi Stadium)
Anaheim isn't an NFL city today, but it used to be. The Rams played home games at Anaheim Stadium from 1980 to 1994 while still branded the “Los Angeles Rams,” before leaving for St. Louis in 1995 and eventually returning to the LA area in 2016.
Bottom line: The Rams played home games at Anaheim Stadium from 1980 to 1994 while still branded the “Los Angeles Rams,” before leaving for St. Louis in 1995 and eventually returning to the LA area in 2016.
How Anaheim fits into the NFL's map
| City type | What it means for fans |
|---|---|
| Current NFL city | A home team plays there right now — tickets, tailgates, the full Sunday experience |
| No team, tied to a nearby metro | Fully part of a team's fan base and market, just not the literal host city |
| Former NFL city | Had a team that relocated — often with real, traceable history and a franchise playing elsewhere today |
| No current tie | Nearest NFL football is a regional trip, not a local one — college football often fills the gap instead |
Visiting Anaheim for football
- NFL tickets swing hard on opponent and time slot — a Monday or Thursday night marquee game costs far more than an early-season Sunday against a weak opponent.
- Tailgating culture varies a lot by stadium — some lots open hours before kickoff, others have tight restrictions, so check the team's own gameday policy before planning around it.
- Team, stadium and relocation facts here reflect current reporting as of 2026 — stadium situations in particular are moving fast across the league, so it's worth a quick check closer to your travel dates.
FAQs — Anaheim and the NFL
Does Anaheim have an NFL team?
No — the Los Angeles Rams (played at Anaheim Stadium) left in 1994.
What happened to Anaheim's NFL team?
The Rams played home games at Anaheim Stadium from 1980 to 1994 while still branded the “Los Angeles Rams,” before leaving for St. Louis in 1995 and eventually returning to the LA area in 2016.
Will Anaheim get another NFL team?
There's no confirmed plan for the NFL to return, and the city isn't currently part of any active relocation or expansion conversation.
What is Anaheim best known for in NFL terms?
Anaheim's current major-league sports identity runs through MLB's Angels and the NHL's Ducks, both of which still play in the city, unlike football.