Five weeks in and the individual races are heating up. The numbers are getting bigger, the gaps are getting tighter and some real storylines are emerging across every category. Here is where things stand after another action-packed week of AFLE football. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders […]

Week 5 brought some of the most exciting homegrown performances of the season so far. A defensive lineman turned playmaker, a backup quarterback with a perfect rating and three offensive weapons lighting up the German derby. Here is a look at the homegrowns who made their mark. From the defensive line to the end zone […]

Vienna remain the only unbeaten team in the AFLE as London’s errors prove too costly Final Score: Vienna Vikings (5-0) at London Warriors (1-4) – 62:10 Warriors Start Bright, Then Unravel London actually began this one well. A 12-play drive lasting nearly five minutes kept the Vikings offense on the sideline and showed exactly what […]

Week 5 of the AFLE season is here and the stakes are getting higher with every game. A conference clash in Switzerland, an unbeaten Vikings side traveling to London and a German rivalry game round off what looks like a must-watch weekend from start to finish. Paris Lights at Alpine Rams – Saturday, 6:00 PM […]

Four weeks into the AFLE season and the leaderboards are starting to tell a clear story. Here is a look at who leads the key statistical categories after another exciting week of football. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jakeb Sullivan maintains […]

Week 4 delivered another set of standout performances from Europe’s homegrown talent. From a tight end duo stepping up in a big moment to a running back reminding everyone just how good he is, the homegrown players made their presence felt across the league once again. Double trouble at tight end When Darrell Stewart Jr. […]

Bierbaumer and Seikovits each catch two touchdowns as Vikings cruise to a fourth straight win Final Score: Alpine Rams at Vienna Vikings – 20:47 Rams Never Get Going The Alpine Rams could not have asked for a worse start. Their opening drive stalled immediately and ended in a punt, which the Rams then fumbled, handing […]

The Alpine Rams travel to Vienna on Saturday for a game that will tell us a lot about where they really stand. Facing a Vikings side that has won all three of their opening games and looks like the team to beat in the South/East Conference, the Rams have a chance to make a real […]

Week 4 of the AFLE season is here and the action is packed into one big weekend. Two games on Saturday, two on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know to watch all the action live. Paris Lights at Rhein Fire – Saturday, 18:00 CET Global: AFLE+National: Sport en France (France) Alpine Rams at Vienna […]

Three quarterbacks have defined the first three weeks of the 2026 AFLE season like no one else. All three are delivering, all three are leading their teams, but who is truly on top? The Quarterback Race Is On With Week 4 just around the corner, the picture is becoming hard to ignore. Berlin Thunder’s Jakeb […]

Three weeks into the inaugural AFLE season, the standings are starting to take shape. But while some voices are already writing certain teams off, that conversation is happening far too early. In both conferences, the race is wide open and several teams have everything they need to make a serious push for the playoffs. South/East […]

Three weeks into the AFLE season and the leaderboards are starting to tell a clear story. Here is a look at who leads the key statistical categories after another exciting week of football. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jakeb Sullivan has […]

Three game weeks in, and the American Football League Europe is already delivering surprises, insights, and moments that are shaping the future of the league. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. 1. The Race for the Playoff Spots Will be Tighter Than Expected But The Vienna Vikings Set the Benchmark Three weeks into the AFLE […]

Week 3 delivered another strong set of performances from homegrown talent across the league. Three players in particular stood out and showed exactly why European football is in good hands. Piatkowski: six years a Panther, still getting better While the Panthers Wroclaw offense stumbled after building a commanding 22-point first-half lead against the Paris Lights, […]

The rivalry game everyone was waiting for delivered on every front. Final Score: Rhein Fire at Vienna Vikings – 10:24 The Game Delivered All of Europe had been waiting for this one, and it did not disappoint. Touchdowns, interceptions, long field goals and two defenses that refused to give an inch. The matchup between the […]

The season continues to build momentum and Week 3 brings another exciting slate of games for fans of European American football. While the Vienna Vikings, Rhein Fire, Paris Lights and Berlin Thunder will be looking to build on their success from last week, the Firenze Red Lions, London Warriors, Alpine Rams and Panthers Wroclaw are […]

This weekend, the Generali Arena in Vienna hosts a clash between the Vienna Vikings and Rhein Fire. Old rivals, yes, but above all two genuine title contenders ready to make their statement early in the season. Three meetings, two Rhein Fire wins, and the Vienna Vikings haven’t forgotten. Now, for the first time under the […]

When Rhein Fire travel to Vienna this week, the game has everything you could want from a marquee AFLE matchup. Two unbeaten teams. A packed Generali Arena. And at the centre of it all, a quarterback duel that tells two very different stories about how you build a winning football team. The man who knows […]

Two weeks in and the picture at the top of the leaderboards is starting to take shape. Here is a look at who leads the key statistical categories in AFLE after Week 2. Passing yards Passing touchdowns Rushing yards Rushing touchdowns Receiving yards Receiving touchdowns Sack leaders Tackle leaders Interceptions Kicking leaders Jameson Wang and […]

Week 2 delivered another strong showing from Europe’s homegrown talent. Across both conferences, several players stepped up with performances that made clear they are here to compete at the highest level. Here are the homegrowns of Week 2 in AFLE. Soulerot shows his full toolkit for Paris French running back Armand Soulerot was a key […]

Four games, four results and a league that is starting to find its identity. Week 2 of the American Football League Europe brought more football, more big moments and more evidence that this season is going to be an entertaining one from start to finish. Vikings survive a Panthers test in the headline clash The […]

The Vienna Vikings may have left Wroclaw with a 43-23 victory and a perfect 2-0 record, but the scoreline does not tell the full story of what was an absorbing and chaotic afternoon in Poland. A game the Panthers could have won The Panthers Wroclaw came agonizingly close to handing the Vikings their first defeat. […]

Holmes and Straight lead the way as Vikings survive a turbulent battle to go 2-0. Final Score: Vienna Vikings at Panthers Wroclaw – 43:23 A Game That Had Everything This one lived up to the billing. Big plays, sacks, fumbles, blocked kicks, the game between the Vienna Vikings and Panthers Wroclaw had it all. The […]

Week 2 is here and for the first time all eight AFLE franchises take the field in the same weekend. While the Vienna Vikings, Berlin Thunder, Panthers Wroclaw and London Warriors already played their first game in Week 1, the season truly kicks off for Rhein Fire, Alpine Rams, Paris Lights and Firenze Red Lions […]

This weekend marks a milestone moment for the American Football League Europe. For the first time in the league’s history, all eight franchises will be in action on the same weekend as Week 2 gets underway. A historic weekend for the AFLE While the London Warriors, Vienna Vikings, Panthers Wroclaw and Berlin Thunder all played […]

Week 1 is done and the numbers are in. Here is a look at who led the league across all key statistical categories after the opening round. Passing Yards Passing Touchdowns Rushing Yards Rushing Touchdowns Receiving Yards Receiving Touchdowns Sack Leaders Tackle Leaders Interceptions Kicking Leaders Week 1 gave us a strong first look at […]

The Vienna Vikings enter the new AFLE season with championship expectations once again. And much of that pressure falls on a defense that has become one of the most respected units in European football. Leading that group is Defensive Coordinator Daniel Auböck, a lifelong Vikings figure whose journey from player to coach perfectly reflects the […]

The American Football League Europe got off to a thunderous start, though perhaps not the kind Berlin had in mind. In front of 4,000 fans, the Vienna Vikings crushed the Berlin Thunder 49–7 to claim the very first win in AFLE history. A Costly Gamble to Start Berlin came out with a solid opening drive, […]

Daniel Auböck has spent more of his life inside the Vienna Vikings organization than outside of it. As a player for 14 years, a youth coach for nearly a decade and now defensive coordinator of one of Europe’s most ambitious professional franchises, Auböck’s story is one of total dedication to a single club and a […]

The American Football League Europe (AFLE) is pleased to announce that Red Bull TV will broadcast all home and away games of the Vienna Vikings throughout the 2026 season, bringing live American football coverage to fans across Austria, Germany, and beyond.  For Vienna Vikings supporters – whether they have followed the team for years or […]

The 2026 season of the American Football League Europe is shaping up to be one of the biggest moments yet for European American football, and few teams enter the year with more pressure, or more talent, than the Vienna Vikings. With a proven coaching staff, elite imports, and one of the deepest homegrown cores in […]

The American Football League Europe’s inaugural season will be defined not only by the players on the field but by the coaches guiding them from the sideline. From NFL veterans to European football legends, the AFLE’s eight head coaches bring a remarkable range of experience and philosophy to the league. Here is a look at […]

The American Football League Europe is set to kick off its inaugural season and at the heart of every offense stands a quarterback. From Grey Cup champions to college record breakers, the AFLE’s eight starting quarterbacks bring a diverse and impressive range of experience to the field. Here is a look at the men who […]

The American Football League Europe has confirmed all eight franchises that will compete in its inaugural season beginning May 23, 2026. With the London Warriors now officially announced, the full picture of Europe’s newest professional football league is complete. Here is a look at every team taking the field. Rhein Fire, Germany Rhein Fire is […]

The Vienna Vikings have signed their third and final Spanish homegrown player, adding one of the most talented pass rushers in European football to their roster. Alejandro „Iceman“ Fernandez arrives with a point to prove and the talent to back it up. Five years of European football experience Fernandez spent five seasons playing across Europe, […]

The Vienna Vikings have added yet another piece to their already formidable offensive line, signing Spanish lineman David Culebras. Culebras joins thanks to the Spanish solidarity rule following the Madrid Bravos‘ withdrawal from the 2026 season, becoming the second former Bravos player to join the Vikings after defensive back Pablo Araya. A leader on the […]

The Vienna Vikings have added another piece to their defensive line, signing young Finnish defensive lineman Malek Jaradat. At just 21 years old, Jaradat is one of the youngest players on the Vikings roster, but his performances in Finland have already shown that he is ready to take the next step. A decorated young talent […]

The Vienna Vikings have found their next defensive addition, signing Spanish defensive back Pablo Araya. Araya becomes the first of up to three Madrid Bravos players the Vikings can sign as homegrown players thanks to the Spanish solidarity rule, further strengthening what is already one of the most talented defensive backfields in the league. From […]

After four years with the Raiders Tirol, wide receiver Philipp Haun has made the move to the Vienna Vikings. The two-time IFAF European champion spoke about what convinced him to take this step, how he sees himself as a player, and what the Vikings are aiming for this season. Why Vienna For Haun, the move […]

The Vienna Vikings continue to build their roster, signing German interior offensive lineman Nick Wiens as their latest import player. Wiens arrives with an outstanding resume and brings a level of experience and pedigree that further elevates an already strong offensive line group. A decorated career in European football Wiens spent four seasons with Rhein […]

The Vienna Vikings have secured another exciting piece for their offense, with the return of Austrian tight end Florian Bierbaumer. The 27-year-old is back in familiar surroundings after a stint in the United States that brought him to the doorstep of professional football. A UFL draft pick returns home Bierbaumer made headlines earlier in 2026 […]

The Vienna Vikings have secured one of the most talented pass rushers in European football, signing 25-year-old Swiss defensive end Pierre-Yves Majo ahead of the 2026 season. Majo arrives with a growing reputation and plenty to prove after an injury-interrupted 2025 campaign. A breakthrough season in 2024 Majo burst onto the European football scene in […]

For fans of the Vienna Vikings, Yannick Mayr is far more than just another wide receiver. The Austrian national team player has built his reputation across multiple leagues, combining elite speed with versatility, and bringing a unique skill set into the 2026 season that stands out. As European American football continues to grow, Mayr stands […]

The Vienna Vikings have added another import player to their roster, signing German linebacker Luca Siebert ahead of the 2026 season. Siebert joins from the Stuttgart Surge, who won the European League of Football championship last year. Three strong seasons with the Surge Siebert spent three seasons in Stuttgart and improved year after year during […]

As the American Football League Europe prepares for its first season, the league officially announces the Homegrown territories for the franchises that have confirmed participation so far. This announcement provides clarity and support for local talent development as each team builds its roster for competition. What is a Homegrown player? In the AFLE, a Homegrown […]

The Vienna Vikings continue to strengthen their offensive line by signing Slovakian lineman Oliver Durč. After recently extending veteran Aleksandar Milanovic, the team adds more depth and experience, especially on the interior of the offensive line. Durč most recently played for the Prague Lions in the European League of Football, where he established himself as […]

Sean Trotter is not a typical European import. The 22-year-old defensive end grew up in Japan, became one of the most decorated players in Japanese college football at Kwansei Gakuin University, and went on to compete professionally with the OBIC Seagulls in Japan’s X-League. Now he is making the move to Europe to compete in […]

The Vienna Vikings have signed their next import player, adding German running back Albert Wiesigstrauch to the roster. With this move, the Vikings take a unique approach by using two E-import spots in their running back room. Alongside Wiesigstrauch, Finnish running back Karri Pajarinen is also part of the roster. Together with homegrown player Johannes […]

The Vienna Vikings have secured an important piece of their roster by extending veteran offensive lineman Aleksandar Milanovic. Over the past years, Milanovic has become a key player for the team and an essential part of the offensive line. Strong international experience Milanovic began his football journey at the college level in the United States. […]

The Vienna Vikings have added another talented wide receiver to their roster by signing Austrian veteran Philipp Haun. The 31-year-old receiver joins the Vikings after spending the last four seasons with the Raiders Tirol. With this move, Haun switches from one of the Vikings’ biggest rivals to the team in the Austrian capital. Proven production […]

The Vienna Vikings continue to strengthen their roster and have made a major addition by signing defensive back Marloshawn Franklin Jr. for the upcoming season in The League Europe. Franklin will form the American defensive back duo together with Amani Dennis and is expected to play an important role in the Vikings secondary. Strong college […]

The Vienna Vikings have secured another important piece for their offense as starting center Clemens Walz will remain with the team. Walz has been the Vikings’ starting center in recent seasons and continues to be a key part of the offensive line. A key role in the offense For quarterback Ben Holmes, the extension of […]

The Vienna Vikings are one of the most historic and successful American football franchises in Europe. Founded in 1983, the Austrian team has built a strong reputation both domestically and internationally. Since returning to European competition in 2022, the Vikings have remained one of the top teams on the continent. After winning the championship in […]

The Vienna Vikings continue strengthening their roster for the 2026 American Football League Europe (AFLE) season and have added an exciting new player to their defense. Japanese defensive end Sean Trotter joins the Austrian franchise and becomes the first Japanese player in AFLE history. The 25-year-old defender brings international experience and championship pedigree to the […]

The Vienna Vikings continue building their roster for the upcoming 2026 season in the American Football League Europe. With the signing of Brendan Oswin, the Austrian franchise adds a strong and versatile offensive lineman to its lineup. Oswin most recently played for the Madrid Bravos, where he impressed with strong performances throughout the season. His […]

The Vienna Vikings welcome back an important defensive player from the 2024 season. Nikolaus Terlitza will return for the 2026 season after taking a one-year break from football. His comeback gives the Vikings more depth and quality at the linebacker position. The 24-year-old made a strong impression during the 2024 season. With consistent performances and […]

The Vienna Vikings continue building their roster for the upcoming 2026 season in the American Football League Europe. After announcing the contract extension of wide receiver Yannick Mayr, the Vikings have now secured an important piece of their defense. Defensive lineman Thomas Schaffer will remain with the team for the coming season. The 30-year-old brings […]

The Vienna Vikings and running back Johannes Schütz will continue their journey together in 2026. Due to his existing multi-year contract, the homegrown player remains part of the team and will compete with the Vikings in their first season in the American Football League Europe. Schütz has been wearing the Vikings jersey for four seasons […]

Defensive back Nikolaus Huszar will continue to be part of the Vienna Vikings in their first season in the American Football League Europe. The 24-year-old has been with the Austrian franchise since 2022 and has established himself as a starting cornerback. Over the past seasons, Huszar has made a name for himself with strong performances […]

The Vienna Vikings are entering the 2026 American Football League Europe(AFLE) season with one of the most compelling coaching storylines in European American Football. Head coach Chris Calaycay and new offensive coordinator Jordan Neuman are working together again for the first time in more than a decade; and both believe their reunion can be a […]

The Vienna Vikings and Yannick Mayr will continue their journey together, as the Austrian wide receiver has extended his contract with the team. Known for his speed and big-play ability, Mayr will once again go on the hunt for touchdowns for the Vikings in the American Football League Europe. A dangerous weapon on offense and […]

The Vienna Vikings have confirmed that offensive lineman David Rauter will remain with the team for the first the American Football League Europe season. Rauter was already included on the list of committed players, as he is under a multi-year contract with the Vikings. One of Europe’s top offensive linemen Over the past years, Rauter […]

The Vienna Vikings have added another experienced coach to their staff by signing Jonny Brenner. The former defensive coordinator joins the Vikings and reunites with his former head coach Jordan Neuman in Vienna. Reunion with Jordan Neuman After Neuman was announced as the Vikings’ new offensive coordinator, the club moved quickly to bring in another […]

The Vienna Vikings continue their roster planning and have announced the signing of their second offensive American player, wide receiver Darrell Stewart Jr. Productive season with the Panthers Stewart Jr. played last season in Wroclaw, where he impressed with many strong performances and caught the attention of the Vikings. During the season, he recorded 89 […]

Linebacker Noel Swancar will continue chasing tackles for the Vienna Vikings in the upcoming the American Football League Europe season. Despite being only 21 years old, the Austrian defender is already an important part of the team. Young player, strong impact Swancar has been with the Vikings for three years and has developed into both […]

The Vienna Vikings have announced a group of players who will remain with the team due to previously signed multi-year contracts. Among them is one of Austria’s top wide receivers, Noah Touré. A reliable target in the Vikings offense Touré has been part of the Vienna Vikings for the past two seasons and made an […]

Karri Pajarinen will remain with the Vienna Vikings for the first the American Football League Europe season. The Finnish running back has been an important part of the team since joining in 2023. Reliable production on the ground Pajarinen made an immediate impact after arriving in Vienna and quickly became a key player in the […]

Austrian American Football is set for a headline moment as Bernhard Seikovits has signed with the Vienna Vikings for the 2026 season, marking his return to European competition after four years in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals. The tight end’s homecoming is a major boost for the Vikings in the American Football League Europe […]

The Vienna Vikings have announced the contract extension of defensive playmaker Amani Dennis. The American defensive back will remain part of the team for the upcoming season. Strong impact in his first season Dennis joined the Vikings last season and quickly made his presence felt with strong defensive plays. He was one of the top […]

The Vienna Vikings have extended the contract of defensive tackle Florian Sudi, keeping the First Team All-Star from last season on the roster for the 2026 campaign. Sudi has spent the past four years with the Vikings and has become an important presence on the defensive line. A reliable force on the defensive front During […]

Before announcing the contract extension of quarterback Ben Holmes, the Vienna Vikings had already secured one of the most important players responsible for protecting him. Offensive tackle Lukas Holub will remain with the team for the first season of the Vikings in the American Football League Europe. Keeping Holub ensures stability and strength on the […]

The Vienna Vikings have completed a major move by bringing tight end Bernhard Seikovits back to Vienna. Following Florian Bierbaumer’s move to the UFL, Seikovits is expected to step in and fill an important role in the offense. For the Vikings, this signing is not only about talent – it is also about identity and […]

The Vienna Vikings have added championship experience to their coaching staff by signing Jordan Neuman as offensive coordinator. With this move, the Vikings bring back a familiar face and strengthen their offense for the upcoming season. A familiar face returns to Vienna Jordan Neuman is no stranger to the Vienna Vikings organization. From 2011 to […]

The Vienna Vikings have secured one of their most important players of the past two seasons for their first year in the American Football League Europe. Quarterback Ben Holmes will continue to lead the Vikings offense in 2026. Since joining the team, Holmes has become a central figure in the organization and a leader on […]

The Vienna Vikings are one of the most traditional and successful football franchises in Europe. Founded in 1983, the Austrian club has celebrated many achievements over the decades. With 15 Austrian championships, five Euro Bowl titles, and one ELF Championship, the Vikings have built a strong and proud legacy. As the franchise now enters its […]

The Vienna Vikings continue to rely on leadership and defensive strength. Team captain Elmeri Laalo will remain with the franchise and continue to anchor the Vikings defense. The 24-year-old Finnish defender has already spent the past three seasons wearing the Vikings jersey and has consistently delivered strong performances. A key leader on defense Standing at […]