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About the Event
What is Gold Bowl?
The AFLE Gold Bowl is the AFLE Championship Game — the highlight of the league's inaugural season and the pinnacle of European franchise football. Gold stands for excellence, for the best, and for the ultimate goal every team works towards from day one of the season. Designed to become the most important game in European American football, the Gold Bowl brings the two best teams of the season onto a single stage to compete for the title of AFLE Champion.
“The AFLE Gold Bowl is more than just a name. It represents the moment every team, every player, and every fan is working towards. But above all, this game is about giving something back to the fans who make European football what it is.”
The Finalists
To Be DeterminedTo Be DeterminedThe two finalists will be determined in the semi-finals.
Founding Teams
Eight Teams, One Goal
The road to the AFLE Gold Bowl starts in May 2026. Eight franchises from seven countries compete throughout the regular season and the playoffs for the right to play in Duisburg on September 6. Only the best two teams in Europe earn the right to compete for the championship.
The Venue
A World-Class Stage
The Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena in Duisburg provides the setting for the AFLE Gold Bowl. Located in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area and well connected by road, rail, and air, the venue makes the Gold Bowl a truly pan-European event.
- Capacity
- 31,000+
- Location
- Duisburg, Germany
- Gold Bowl
- September 6, 2026
Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena
“The Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena provides the perfect setting for an international final of this scale. By hosting the Gold Bowl, we are sending a strong signal as a versatile and attractive sports and event venue. We are delighted to be part of this special event.”
Tickets
Ticketing Opens April 28
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 12:30 CEST
Gold Bowl tickets go on sale through our official partner Eventim. Save the date — sale details will be published here once the sale opens.
Register for Ticket AlertGold Bowl Weekend
Two Days. One Celebration.
Gold Bowl weekend is more than the biggest game of the year. It is a two-day celebration of European football — full programme details to follow.
Saturday, September 5
Gold Bowl Weekend Festivities
Championship weekend opens on Saturday with events at the venue — the chance for fans to be part of the occasion from the very start. Full Saturday programme details will be announced in due course.
Sunday, September 6
Gold Bowl 2026 — Kickoff
The biggest game in European American football. Two teams, one trophy, one moment that defines a season — with the AFLE Power Party turning gameday into a full football festival.