AFLE - The League Europe!
Welcome to the new era of European American football. Eight top teams from across Europe compete for one goal: the AFLE Gold Bowl 2026.
The inaugural season starts on 23 May 2026, featuring franchises from seven countries battling across 14 weeks for a place in the final.
On 6 September 2026, the two best teams meet at Duisburg’s Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena to crown the new champion of Europe.
Follow your team all season long or secure your tickets for the biggest games on the road to the AFLE Gold Bowl.
Rhein Fire is one of the most recognized teams in European American football, known for its strong fanbase and emotional gameday atmosphere. With experience and clear ambition, they are a key franchise in the AFLE. In 2026, Rhein Fire aims to compete at the highest level and fight for a place in the AFLE Gold Bowl.
The Vienna Vikings are one of the most established and successful organizations in European American football. With numerous national and international titles, they stand for consistency and quality. They are among the favorites in the AFLE, aiming to compete at the top and secure a place in the Gold Bowl in the 2026 season.
The Paris Lights bring American football to one of Europe’s leading sports capitals. As a new team, they represent international ambition and the growth of the sport in France. With a mix of local talent and international players, the Lights aim to establish themselves and build a competitive roster in the 2026 AFLE season.
The Firenze Red Lions represent the tradition and passion of Italian American football. Based in Florence, the team combines sporting ambition with a strong local identity. In the AFLE, the Red Lions aim to prove themselves on the international stage and compete for key wins and a place in the playoffs.
The AFLE Gold Bowl is the championship game of the American Football League Europe and the highlight of the 2026 season. On 6 September, the two best teams in Europe will meet at the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena in Duisburg to compete for the title. It marks the culmination of the season and determines the champion of European American football.