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Firenze Red Lions announce Guelfi Sports Center as home stadium for 2026

18.04.2026•18:00

The Firenze Red Lions have found their sporting home. The franchise has announced that they will play their home games at the Guelfi Sports Center during the 2026 American Football League Europe season.

A stadium built for American football

The Guelfi Sports Center is a venue dedicated entirely to American football, making it a natural fit for the Red Lions. The stadium also serves as the home of Italian club Guelfi Firenze, meaning the facility has a deep-rooted connection to the sport and a proven infrastructure for hosting American football at a high level.

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The picture is almost complete

With the Red Lions‘ stadium now confirmed, the home venues of six of the eight AFLE franchises are now known. The stadiums of the Paris Lights and the London Football Team are the only two still to be announced, with the league’s full stadium picture set to be completed in the coming weeks.

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