The league year officially begins on June 1, the day when all salaries are paid in full for the upcoming season and when franchise tags become officially locked in.
DFL owners pay an annual entry fee of $100 to operate a franchise in the league.
There are four divisions in the DFL, organized by geography -- East, North, South and West.
As of 2022, the inaugural season, there are 12 franchises in the DFL.