Overview
- The European Football Alliance terminated its cooperation with the European League of Football with immediate effect and will pursue an independent league modeled on the NFL.
- The EFA says game operations for the 2026 season are secured and preparations are proceeding as planned.
- Current EFA members include Frankfurt Galaxy, Madrid Bravos, Nordic Storm, Paris Musketeers, Prague Lions, Raiders Tirol, Milan Football Team and London Football Team.
- Frankfurt Galaxy will not compete in the ELF following the EFA decision, leaving the club’s 2026 competition placement unclear.
- The American Football League Europe, founded in December, plans a 2026 start with Berlin Thunder, Rhein Fire, Vienna Vikings and Panthers Wroclaw, as the ELF continues with a reduced lineup following Stuttgart Surge’s insolvency.