.nfl
.nfl is a brand extension, run by NFL Reg Ops LLC since 2016. Only NFL Reg Ops LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nfl names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | NFL Reg Ops LLC |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 23 June 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.nfl/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/nfl |
Look up a .nfl domain
The .nfl registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .nfl domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .nfl extension?
NFL Reg Ops LLC is the registry operator for .nfl. The registry keeps the list of every .nfl name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .nfl domain?
Only NFL Reg Ops LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nfl names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .nfl created?
.nfl was added to the DNS root zone on 23 June 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .nfl domain?
The .nfl registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.nfl/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .nfl signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .nfl zone is signed, so a .nfl domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.