Diego Paz has been one of European football’s most promising defensive players for years. In 2026, with Rhein Fire, the 23-year-old Spaniard finally showed the world what he is truly capable of. A journey across the continent Paz was just 19 years old when he first stepped onto a European American football field, making his […]
The first American Football League Europe season delivered moments that will stay with fans for a long time. These four games captured everything this league is capable of: stunning comebacks, last-second finishes, individual brilliance and the kind of drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the final whistle. Alpine Rams silence […]
Ben Holmes is no stranger to European football, and in his third season on this side of the Atlantic he delivered his best yet. A Gold Bowl title, a Gold Bowl MVP award and a statistical season that holds up against anyone in the league. And he did it all in two thirds of the […]
Rhein Fire’s 2026 campaign had its share of challenges, on and off the field. But for fans who have followed this franchise through its highs and lows, there is genuine reason to look at this season as a turning point rather than a setback. Finding the identity again After a difficult 2025 in which Rhein […]
Jon Cole did not take the straightforward path to the top. He earned every step of it. The Berlin Thunder wide receiver capped the inaugural AFLE season as Offensive Player of the Year and the holder of every major receiving record the league has to offer. This is how he got there. Built for the […]
Panthers Wroclaw reached the Gold Bowl in their sixth season at European level and their first in the American Football League Europe. For anyone who has followed this club closely, it came as no surprise at all. Six seasons in the making Under the guidance of two experienced coaching veterans in Dave Likins and Troy […]
The inaugural AFLE season produced some outstanding individual performances at quarterback. These three players have shown they belong at this level and raised the bar for what European football can look like when elite talent steps onto the field. Heading into 2027, they will be among the most sought-after names in the league. The MVP […]
The Vienna Vikings entered the 2026 AFLE season as the team everyone expected to win. They left it as champions. The journey there was not without its lessons, but the way they responded to every challenge made their title all the more convincing. Built to win from the start Few teams arrive at the start […]
Rhein Fire are making an early and decisive move ahead of the off-season. The club and head coach Mark Ridgley have decided to go their separate ways, despite a successful inaugural AFLE campaign. An early decision By acting quickly, Rhein Fire give themselves the best possible platform heading into the off-season. With clarity in the […]
The inaugural American Football League Europe season is over. And none of it would have been possible without you. From the first kickoff to the final whistle of the Gold Bowl, fans across Europe showed up, cheered, and made this league what it is. Whether you travelled to away games, supported your team at home, […]
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 […]
