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New York Jets

The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the AFC East and play home games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The franchise began in 1959 as the Titans of New York, joined the NFL through the AFL–NFL merger in 1970, and won Super Bowl III in 1969.

History

The franchise was established in 1959 as the Titans of New York and began play in 1960. It adopted the Jets name in 1963 and entered the NFL as part of the AFL–NFL merger in 1970.

Stadiums and facilities

The Jets currently play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which they share with the New York Giants. The team is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Championships and notable achievements

The Jets’ best-known achievement is their victory in Super Bowl III, led by quarterback Joe Namath. That win remains their only Super Bowl title.

Identity and colours

The team is commonly associated with green, white and black. The franchise operates as New York Jets, LLC.

Key facts

  • The Jets are an NFL franchise in the AFC East.
  • They play their home games at MetLife Stadium, which they share with the New York Giants.
  • The franchise was founded in 1959 as the Titans of New York, an original American Football League team.
  • The team changed its name to the New York Jets in 1963.
  • The Jets won Super Bowl III, defeating the Baltimore Colts after the 1968 season.

Frequently asked questions

What league do the New York Jets play in?
They play in the National Football League (NFL) as members of the AFC East.
Where do the New York Jets play home games?
They play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which they share with the New York Giants.
When were the New York Jets founded?
The franchise was founded in 1959 as the Titans of New York and began play in 1960.
What was the Jets' original name?
The team was originally called the Titans of New York.
Have the Jets won a Super Bowl?
Yes. They won Super Bowl III after the 1968 season.
Where is the team headquartered?
The Jets are headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Jets
    Supports: Founding date, original name, league, division, home stadium, headquarters, and legal name.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-York-Jets
    Supports: Team identity, location, founding as an AFL club, and Super Bowl III victory.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_New_York_Jets
    Supports: Early franchise history, name change, and move to Shea Stadium.