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The 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.
More details can be found under the Teams section.
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 both the BFL Teams page and BFL Archives page.
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.
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.