The New York Giants, commonly known as the Giants, are a professional American football team in the National Football League (NFL) founded in 1925. Based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, they play home games at MetLife Stadium and compete in the NFC East; the franchise has won four Super Bowl championships and is one of the NFL’s historically significant clubs. The Giants participate annually in the NFL regular season (a 17-game schedule) and in postseason play when qualified.