BFL
2026 BFL seasonThe British Football League (BFL) is a fantasy football league created by Alex Thomas. It draws inspiration from the NFL and features team names from historic and defunct franchises as a tribute to his love of Gridiron Football. All team names and logos are used for entertainment purposes only, and no rights are claimed.
It comprises of 16 teams divided into two conferences, which are made up of two divisions each made up of four teams, as of the 2025 BFL season. More details can be found under the Teams section.
Recent update
8 June 2026
2027 BFL season
The BFL Bowl will switch from its permanent host of Wembley Stadium, London to a rotational hub system made up of Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and London.
BFL teams will have NFL affiliates based on record rather than alphabetical order assigned from the final standings of the 2026 NFL season.
BFL Champions
Most Successful Team
Scottish Claymores
4 titles
Archive
This is a an historical archive of the league logo used since 2015.
2025
2020
2015
Teams
The BFL consists of 16 teams, split into two conferences, each containing two divisions of four teams and which teams represent major cities and regions across the UK.
Select a conference below to view its dedicated page, including team logos, colours, and full profile details.
British Conference
- North Division
- West Division
United Conference
- Central Division
- South Division
Each division contains teams representing major cities and regions across the UK.
Visit the BFL Teams page which have their own Division Archive.
History
Since its formation, the BFL has expanded through new franchises, realignments, and structural changes that shaped the modern 16‑team, two‑conference league. These developments include new expansion clubs, teams joining from former leagues, and divisional adjustments over time.
| Years | Teams Added |
|---|---|
| 2015 |
Birmingham Bandits (E) London Monarchs (E) Manchester Demons (E) Scottish Claymores (E) Sussex Pirates (E) Tyneside Mariners (E) Welsh Dragons (E) Yorkshire Vikings (E) Founding expansion; league launches with eight franchises. |
| 2019 |
Caledonian Knights (E) Sherwood Forest Outlaws (E) First expansion wave; league grows to 10 teams. |
| 2021 |
Merseyside Centurions (E) Thames Valley Thunder (E) Second expansion wave; league reaches 12 teams. |
| 2025 |
Avon Fire (E) Humberside Destroyers (E) Leicester Stallions (E) Sheffield Surge (E) Major expansion to 16 teams; full national footprint established. |
Rules
The British Football League (BFL) uses a unique system based on the performance of NFL affiliates. These rules define how standings, playoffs, overtime, and bye weeks are handled each season.
Updated rules for 2026 and 2027 BFL seasons.
Visit the BFL Rules page.
Seasons & Standings
The complete history of every BFL season and standings, from the league’s early years to today. Each year reflects the performance of the teams’ NFL affiliates, shaping standings, rivalries, and playoff races across the league.
The league features a 11-week regular season in which each team plays 10 games with one bye week and affiliated with the NFL's regular season. The regular season traditionally runs from September to November. After the regular season, four teams compete in the playoffs, which culminate in the BFL Bowl championship game in early December.
Visit both the BFL Seasons page and BFL Standings page.
Playoffs
The BFL Playoffs bring together the top teams from each division, with every matchup shaped by the performance of their NFL affiliates. The road to the BFL Bowl starts here.
Visit the BFL Playoffs page.