All TLDs / .nfl

What is .nfl?

The short answer
.nfl is a brand top-level domain, operated by NFL Reg Ops LLC. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
NFL Reg Ops LLC

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .nfl a real domain extension?

Yes — .nfl is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .nfl?

.nfl is operated by NFL Reg Ops LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .nfl used for?

.nfl is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for NFL Reg Ops LLC and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .nfl domain?

No. .nfl is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.