Former Team
St. Louis Rams
Team Left
2016
Current NFL Team
None
Franchise Today
Los Angeles Rams
St. Louis isn't an NFL city today, but it used to be. The Rams played 21 seasons in St. Louis, including their 1999 championship run as the “Greatest Show on Turf,” before returning to Los Angeles in 2016.
Bottom line: The Rams played 21 seasons in St. Louis, including their 1999 championship run as the “Greatest Show on Turf,” before returning to Los Angeles in 2016.
How St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 — St. Louis and the NFL
Does St. Louis have an NFL team?
No — the St. Louis Rams left in 2016.
What happened to St. Louis's NFL team?
The Rams played 21 seasons in St. Louis, including their 1999 championship run as the “Greatest Show on Turf,” before returning to Los Angeles in 2016.
Will St. Louis 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 St. Louis best known for in NFL terms?
After the Rams left, St. Louis and the state of Missouri sued the NFL over the relocation process and won a significant settlement in 2021.