Mar 6th 10:00, by ELF Communications

European League of Football announces kick-off times for the 2024 season!

Week one provides legendary battles!

Eric Mühle

Mar 6th 10:00, by ELF Communications

European League of Football announces kick-off times for the 2024 season!

Week one provides legendary battles!

While the European League of Football had just announced its schedule in the mid of January, all kick-off times have now been set by the league. The 2024 European League of Football schedule will feature each team playing 12 regular-season games within 14 weeks for the third consecutive year, reaching the climax with a three-round play-off system. With everything leading to the Championship Game on September 22nd. 

Kick-off in Week 1

The schedule for kick-off times is now finalized. Starting with a trio of games on Saturday, May 25th, the season ignites as the Vienna Vikings clash with the Fehérvár Enthroners at 3 PM CET in Hungary, promising an electrifying Eastern Conference showdown. Following, the Barcelona Dragons, a formidable playoff contender from 2022, take on the Helvetic Guards at 6 PM CET, while the Milano Seamen play host to the Raiders Tirol at 7 PM CET, ensuring a thrilling day of broadcasts.

Kick-off weekend concludes on May 26th, 1 PM CET, with a double-header featuring reigning champion Rhein Fire joining the Cologne Centurions in Aachen Tivoli, while the Berlin Thunder journey eastward to clash with the Wrocław Panthers. As the Prague Lions open their home campaign, they welcome the two-time vice champions, the Hamburg Sea Devils, for an exciting matchup at 2.30 PM CET. After that, the spotlight shifts later in the day as the Stuttgart Surge take center stage, hosting the Munich Ravens at 4.25 PM CET, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the weekend's festivities.

Filling the big stadiums

For 2021 Championship Game winner Frankfurt Galaxy, contender Paris Musketeers and newly added franchise Madrid Bravos, the ELF starts in week two. It all comes down to the first ever Spanish duel with the Madrid Bravos hosting the Barcelona Dragons on June 1st at 7 PM CET. Mark your calendars as the Paris Musketeers gear up for their inaugural game on June 2nd, kicking off at 1 PM CET in the Weserstadion Bremen, where the Sea Devils will be hosting their home opener. Meanwhile, look out for another riveting clash as the Frankfurt Galaxy sets the stage for a high-octane rivalry against the Rhein Fire at the Stadion am Bieberer Berg, prepared to welcome up to 20,000 passionate fans.

Fans can experience exciting European League of Football matchups in person by visiting their favorite team's website, Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of the European League of Football, or check out every game live via the league’s own GAMEPASS.

17 teams from nine nations will compete in the 2024 ELF season: Berlin Thunder, Hamburg Sea Devils, Rhein Fire, Frankfurt Galaxy, Cologne Centurions, Stuttgart Surge, Munich Ravens (all from Germany), Paris Musketeers (France), Milano Seamen (Italy), Raiders Tirol, Vienna Vikings (both Austria), Panthers Wrocław (Poland), Madrid Bravos, Barcelona Dragons (both Spain), Prague Lions (Czech Republic), Helvetic Guards (Switzerland) and Fehérvár Enthroners (Hungary). The Championship Game will take place on September 22 in Gelsenkirchen.

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