Eleven Franchises Contracted for ELF 2026 Season - Talks with Additional Prospective Teams Underway

Following a truly outstanding 2025 Championship Game of the European League of Football (ELF) this past Sunday in Stuttgart, preparations are now underway for the upcoming 2026 season.

As of today, the ELF has eleven franchises under valid contract for the 2026 season. In addition, the league is engaged in intensive discussions with several prospective partners interested in joining the European League of Football with new teams.

At the same time, the ELF remains committed to open dialogue with all current franchises, with the clear goal of building a shared foundation for the further development of the league and of American football across Europe.