2026 AFLE Gold Bowl
Vienna Vikings
62
Panthers Wrocław
5
2026 Semi-Final
Vienna Vikings
71
London Warriors
34
2026 Semi-Final
Wrocław Panthers
41
Rhein Fire
40
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American Football League Europe, abbreviated as AFLE and also referred to as The League Europe, is a professional American football league in Europe. It was founded in December 2025 and began competition on 23 May 2026.
After the 2025 European League of Football season, several teams left the league which had existed since 2020. Due to tensions in relation to the ELF's operations, several teams joined the European Football Alliance (EFA), a project intended to unite several clubs under a new organizational model.
However, several other teams backed the other alternative of the American Football League Europe which focused on professional standards, commercial development, digital media growth, and a continent-wide footprint. League officials stated that the new structure was intended to provide greater organizational clarity and a more sustainable long-term model than previous European ventures.
It is divided into the North/West and South/East divisions, each with four teams, each playing 12 games. Top two per division qualify for the playoffs and winners play in the Gold Bowl league championship game.
AFLE Champions
History
| Years | Teams Added |
|---|---|
| 2015 |
Alpine Rams (E) Berlin Thunder (E) Firenze Red Lions (E) London Warriors (E) Paris Lights (E) Rhein Fire (E) Vienna Vikings (E) Wrocław Panthers (E) Founding expansion; league launches with eight franchises. |
Updated: 18 September 2026