Ben Holmes delivered a spectacular quarterback performance as the Vienna Vikings dominated the Panthers Wrocław in the AFLE Gold Bowl. With 331 passing yards, six touchdowns and a near-perfect passer rating, Holmes was the driving force behind Vienna’s championship performance and was it by emotions after the final whistle blew. QB Ben Holmes controls the […]

The Vienna Vikings delivered a statement performance in the first-ever AFLE Gold Bowl, overwhelming the Panthers Wrocław 68–5 in Duisburg. After Wrocław entered the championship game with a 10–2 record and a five-game winning streak, Vienna showed from the opening drive why they had been the league’s dominant team throughout the season. Vikings explode out […]

The AFLE Gold Bowl between the Panthers Wrocław and Vienna Vikings could come down to a handful of crucial details in Duisburg this Sunday. After two very different regular season meetings, both teams know exactly where the other can be vulnerable.  Can the Vikings stay disciplined? For Vienna, the biggest game changer may be discipline […]

The votes are in. Across eleven categories, the best athletes and coaches of the American Football League Europe’s inaugural season have been crowned at the AFLE Honors, presented by CITIZEN. Determined by a panel of team captains, media representatives, head coaches and AFLE officials, each contributing 25 percent of the final vote, here are the […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) today confirmed that the Warsaw Eagles, one of Poland’s most successful American football clubs, will join the league as its ninth franchise ahead of the 2027 season.  The announcement was made live on stage at the AFLE Honors, held Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the Business Club of the […]

Cheer Germany is joining forces for the AFLE Gold Bowl on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena in Duisburg.  As previously announced, halftime will be the stage for an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt for the most simultaneous cheerleading basket tosses, embedded inside a fully choreographed halftime show created by Pyromaniacs. As of today, more […]

Dear AFLE Fans,Dear Rhein Fire Family, There are moments when the only right thing to do is speak openly and honestly, even when the truth is difficult. This is one of those moments. This season, while Rhein Fire fought its way into the AFLE playoffs, the franchise was also facing a serious financial situation, stemming […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) is proud to announce a new partnership with Sheraton, which joins the league as the “Official Hotel Partner of the AFLE Gold Bowl 2026” and becomes the central hospitality partner around the league’s first-ever championship weekend. A Home Base for the AFLE Gold Bowl Weekend As part of the […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) is proud to announce a new partnership with Citizen, integrating the brand prominently into the AFLE and the AFLE Gold Bowl 2026 through a comprehensive partnership package. The package combines a strong presence across TV and OTT broadcasts with a prominent brand integration on the referees’ apparel. A Strong […]

The Panthers Wrocław and Vienna Vikings split their two regular-season meetings with a record of 1-1, creating one of the most intriguing storylines ahead of their next showdown. Vienna won the first encounter convincingly, but Wrocław turned the tables in August and handed the Vikings their only loss of the regular season. Vikings dominate the […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) announced today that it has become the majority owner of its Rhein Fire franchise as part of the AFLE Stabilization Plan, giving the league a controlling interest in the franchise. The change of ownership resolves an acute financial emergency at the franchise, averts an imminent insolvency, and secures both […]

Wang and Harley deliver when it matters most as Panthers survive a classic semifinal Final Score: Panthers Wroclaw at Rhein Fire – 41:40 Game of the Year If there was any doubt about what the AFLE inaugural season is capable of producing, this game erased it. Two elite offenses, two hard-fighting defenses, two two-possession comebacks […]

Seven first half touchdown passes from Holmes set the tone as Vikings cruise into the AFLE Gold Bowl 2026. Final Score: London Warriors at Vienna Vikings – 34:71 History Made in the First Half Ben Holmes delivered one of the great postseason performances in the first half alone. Seven touchdown passes before the break effectively […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) is proud to announce a broadcast partnership with AXS TV, a leading U.S. television, streaming and digital sports and entertainment network owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, making AXS TV the first-ever official broadcast partner of the AFLE in the United States for the league’s inaugural 2026 season. AXS […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) is proud to announce a new partnership with VitaVate, which joins the league as the “Official Hydration Partner of the AFLE” and, at the same time, as the “Official Partner of the AFLE Gold Bowl 2026.” The partnership brings VitaVate into the heart of the league’s first-ever AFLE Gold […]

The London Warriors (6-6) enter Saturday’s AFLE playoff Semi Final against the Vienna Vikings (11-1) as clear underdogs, but writing them off could be a mistake. After a difficult start to their inaugural season, London have developed into a dangerous, physical team with enough offensive firepower and defensive playmakers to make the Vikings work for […]

Back in Week 8, Rhein Fire made it look easy: a 48-7 statement win that left little doubt about the gap between the two teams. Now, with an AFLE Gold Bowl spot on the line, the Wroclaw Panthers get their rematch. Have the Panthers actually closed that gap, or is history about to repeat itself? […]

The Alpine Rams may have finished the AFLE regular season with just three wins out of twelve games, but the final weeks offered plenty of reasons for optimism. After a difficult campaign, the Rams found their rhythm late in the season and closed 2026 with two memorable victories that showed the team’s potential. Alpine Rams […]

One game. One shot. This weekend, four teams find out who’s playing for the AFLE Gold Bowl, and who’s watching it from home. Which quarterback has what it takes to get his team there? Karé Lyles – London Warriors That a team starting the season 0-3 could still crash the playoffs, and that quarterback Karé […]

The AFLE formally invites media representatives to the upcoming AFLE events, with media accreditation now open for the AFLE Gold Bowl weekend. Apply for the AFLE Gold Bowl weekend now The American Football League Europe (AFLE) has opened media accreditation for all remaining events of its inaugural season: AFLE Pregame Press Conference: Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, Duisburg, September […]