Hamburg Sea Devils

Week 5 of the European League of Football season 2025 is ahead of us. Here’s where you can watch all the action live: Global Access -DAZN: Watch every ELF game with the ELF Game Pass -Sportworld: All games available as Pay-Per-View (PPV) worldwide National Access Saturday Games - June 14 -POLSAT (Poland): Wroclaw Panthers at Cologne Centurions - 17:00 CET  -Ran.de and Joyn DE (Germany): Hamburg Sea Devils at Rhein Fire - 18:00 CET Watch the Top 10 Plays of Week 4 here! Sunday Games - June 15 -PlutoTV (Denmark): Frankfurt Galaxy at Nordic Storm - 13:00 CET -ProSiebenMaxx and Joyn DE (Germany): Frankfurt Galaxy at Nordic Storm - 13:00 CET, Helvetic Mercenaries at Munich Ravens - 16:25 CET -Puls 24, Joyn AT and Puls24.at (Austria): Madrid Bravos at Raiders Tirol - 16:25 CET -SportyTV (South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya): Helvetic Mercenaries at Munich Ravens - 16:25 CET -Nusso Futebol TV (Brazil): Helvetic Mercenaries at Munich Ravens - 16:25 CET -FUBO TV (USA & Canada): Helvetic Mercenaries at Munich Ravens - 16:25 CET -MaxSport HR (Croatia): Helvetic Mercenaries at Munich Ravens - 16:25 CET -Molotov TV (France): Helvetic Mercenaries at Munich Ravens - 16:25 CET Whether you’re watching from Europe, Africa, the Americas, or beyond - Week 4 of the ELF is ready to deliver top football action to your screen! Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!  

The Hamburg Sea Devils will face Rhein Fire this Saturday, June 14, at 18:00 CET in Düsseldorf’s Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. After a strong 31–14 home win over Berlin Thunder, Hamburg enters Week 5 full of confidence. But now, a tough challenge awaits - a road game against the defending champions. Changes in Düsseldorf, confidence in Hamburg It’s been a week of big changes for Rhein Fire. Head Coach Jim Tomsula and Offensive Coordinator Ed Warinner have both left the team. Wide Receiver Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Mario Schulz will take over offensive play-calling as interim OC for the important North Division matchup. A permanent replacement is expected to be announced next week. Despite these changes, Hamburg is preparing for a hard-fought game. "We know it’s going to be a tough game - no question", said Sea Devils Defensive Line Coach Marius Hauber. "But we have the chance to go 3–2, and that’s something we’re excited about. Our focus is now fully on the preparation." Hauber believes in his unit: "Our defense has shown in recent weeks that it can dominate games - that’s what we’re building on. We know what we’re capable of and we want to show it again this weekend." Watch the Top 10 Plays of Week 4 here! Reunion game for Lasse Meyer For Hamburg safety Lasse Meyer, this game is special. The former Rhein Fire player won the 2023 ELF Championship in Düsseldorf and now returns to face his former teammates: "I’m looking forward to playing against Rhein Fire. It’s always something special to go up against your old team", he said. "I enjoyed my time there and I have many friends on that side. I can’t wait to compete with them - and maybe throw in some friendly trash talk." While Rhein Fire might be seen as the favorite, Hamburg brings confidence. "Even if many see us as the underdog, we go into this game with full belief in ourselves", Meyer added. "If we play to our potential and avoid mistakes, we can beat any team in this league - even the champion." Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

Week 5 of the European League of Football brings some exciting games with big playoff implications. Three key matchups stand out, each offering answers about who is ready to compete at the top level this season. Hamburg Sea Devils at Rhein Fire – Saturday, 18:00 CET This is an important test for both teams. The Hamburg Sea Devils travel to Düsseldorf with confidence after their strong 31–14 win over Berlin Thunder. Their offense looked sharp, and their defense delivered a standout performance with four interceptions and three sacks. For Rhein Fire, this is their first North Division game of the season — and a must-win. After two straight losses and a struggling offense, Fire made a coaching change: Offensive Coordinator Ed Warinner is out, and Wide Receiver Coach Mario Schulz is now calling plays. Head Coach Richard Kent said it clearly: “We have to finish our plays.” If Fire loses, they would fall to 1–3, making a playoff push much harder. Watch the GAZi Hero Plays of Week 4 here! Frankfurt Galaxy at Nordic Storm – Sunday, 13:00 CET This could be a preview of a future playoff game. Frankfurt Galaxy comes in on a three-game win streak, including victories over strong teams like Madrid and Paris. Their offense has been balanced, and their defense consistent. The Nordic Storm, still undefeated, had a bye in Week 4 and used the time to fully prepare for this top-tier matchup. Their offense has been explosive, and their defense has made big plays. This game will show how far both teams can go this season. Get your tickets for all ELF games here! Madrid Bravos at Raiders Tirol – Sunday, 16:25 CET Two very different styles meet in this matchup. The Madrid Bravos rely on their passing attack, led by QB Reid Sinnett and WR Aron Cruickshank. Their defense is improving week by week. For the Raiders Tirol, the run game is their strength. But in last week’s loss to the Vikings, their offense struggled when the run was shut down. They’ll need more balance and creativity against Madrid’s improving defense to stay competitive. Big answers ahead Week 5 promises excitement and important answers: Can Fire bounce back? Are the Galaxy or Storm true title contenders? And which direction will the Raiders and Bravos take? Fans can expect top-level football as the playoff race begins to take shape. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

As the 2025 European League of Football season heads into Week 5, the competition is heating up — and so is the race for consistency. While the Vienna Vikings remain firmly at the top, several teams are starting to rise, fall, or find their identity. Here’s how all 16 teams stack up after an action-packed Week 4. 1. Vienna Vikings Previous Ranking: 1 The Vikings continue their dominant run, proving once again why they’re the team to beat. Their commanding win over the Raiders in the Battle of Austria leaves no doubt — Vienna stays at the top. 2. Stuttgart Surge Previous Ranking: 2 Sometimes a loss is a blessing in disguise. Since their opening defeat, the Surge have looked focused, polished, and powerful. They’re finally playing to their full potential. 3. Nordic Storm Previous Ranking: 3 Still unbeaten and coming off their bye week, the Storm remain steady at No. 3. With a red-hot QB, big-play receivers, and a stingy defense, their Week 5 matchup against Frankfurt will be a true test. 4. Frankfurt Galaxy Previous Ranking: 6 With three straight wins, the Galaxy are rising fast. Despite missing key starters, their backups stepped up against Cologne, keeping Frankfurt near the top of the standings. Watch all games with the ELF Game Pass! 5. Paris Musketeers Previous Ranking: 7 Paris impressed with a statement win over Rhein Fire. Their defense shined once again, but offensive inconsistencies remain. Their upcoming bye week gives them time to fine-tune. 6. Munich Ravens Previous Ranking: 5 The Ravens slide one spot after a tough loss to Stuttgart. Despite a strong finish, early mistakes cost them. A bounce-back performance against Helvetic is now a must. 7. Madrid Bravos Previous Ranking: 8 The Bravos continue to build momentum with another offensive explosion. Reid Sinnett and Aron Cruickshank are forming one of the league’s most dangerous duos. 8. Rhein Fire Previous Ranking: 4 Rhein Fire drops four spots after a tough showing against Paris. Offensive struggles and uncharacteristic errors exposed cracks. With key coaching changes, the team now needs to regroup fast. Watch the GAZi Hero Plays of the Week 4! 9. Hamburg Sea Devils Previous Ranking: 10 Hamburg impressed with a dominant win over Berlin. Their defense created four interceptions, and the offense found rhythm. A big test awaits in Week 5 against Rhein Fire. 10. Raiders Tirol Previous Ranking: 9 The Raiders drop one place after being outclassed in the Battle of Austria. With the run game shut down, their offense struggled. New QB N’Kosi Perry needs more time to sync. 11. Prague Lions Previous Ranking: 12 Prague’s growth is finally translating into wins. A strong all-around performance against Wroclaw shows this team is on the rise. Their Week 5 bye comes at a perfect time for adjustments. 12. Wroclaw Panthers Previous Ranking: 10 The Panthers fall after being overwhelmed by Prague. Issues on the offensive line continue to plague QB DJ Irons Jr., and their rushing attack remains ineffective. Get your tickets for all ELF games here! 13. Berlin Thunder Previous Ranking: 13 Berlin’s skid continues with a third straight loss. The offense needs a spark, and two new import signings aim to deliver just that. It’s a critical week for Thunder to bounce back. 14. Helvetic Mercenaries Previous Ranking: 14 Coming off a bye week, the Mercenaries now face the Munich Ravens. A good performance could finally give them a much-needed push up the rankings. 15. Fehérvár Enthroners Previous Ranking: 15 Despite showing flashes, Fehérvár continues to struggle on both sides of the ball. Missed tackles and inconsistent offense remain key issues. Improvement is needed fast. 16. Cologne Centurions Previous Ranking: 16 Still winless, but showing fight. Cologne continues to develop, and while the journey ahead is long, the team’s spirit could make them a surprise threat later in the season. Week 5 promises several key matchups that could shake up the standings even further. From top-tier clashes to redemption games, every team has something to prove — and everything to play for. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

With four weeks of action in the books, standout players from across the European League of Football are beginning to separate themselves from the pack. From big passing numbers to dominant defensive plays, these athletes are setting the standard early in the 2025 season. Here's a look at the current stat leaders: Build your own team with ELF Fantasy! Passing Yards Leaders #1 Reid Sinnett (Madrid Bravos): 1,431 yards #2 Jakeb Sullivan (Berlin Thunder): 1,240 yards #3 Reilly Hennessey (Stuttgart Surge): 859 yards Rushing Yards Leaders #1 Sandro Platzgummer (Frankfurt Galaxy): 405 yards #2 Chrisman Kyei (Hamburg Sea Devils): 341 yards #3 Tobias Bonatti (Raiders Tirol): 325 yards Receiving Yards Leaders #1 Aron Cruickshank (Madrid Bravos): 681 yards #2 Brendan Beaulieu (Nordic Storm): 395 yards #3 Malik Stanley (Munich Ravens): 363 yards Get your tickets for all ELF games here! Watch the Top 10 Plays of Week 4 Tackle Leaders #1 Aleksandar Borkovic (Fehérvár Enthroners): 54 tackles #2 Toby Naylor (Frankfurt Galaxy): 42 tackles #3 Souleymane Karamoko (Paris Musketeers): 38 tackles Sack Leaders #1 Max Parkinson (Nordic Storm): 5 sacks #2 Chris Mulumba (Stuttgart Surge): 4.5 sacks #3 Lucky Ogbevoen (Vienna Vikings): 4.5 sacks Interception Leaders #1 Nazir Streater (Hamburg Sea Devils): 3 Interceptions #2 Jan Mayerhofer (Raiders Tirol): 2 Interceptions #3 Raheem Simiram-Wilson (Stuttgart Surge): 2 Interceptions Kicking Leaders #1 Alvaro Penas Orjas (Madrid Bravos): 26 points #2 Marek Hrubon (Prague Lions): 26 points #3 Timo Bronn (Stuttgart Surge): 26 points As the season heats up, these leaders will be looking to stay on top — or defend their spot — in the weeks ahead. Watch all games with the ELF Game Pass!

Week 4 of the 2025 ELF season gave fans a closer look at some of the most exciting homegrown talents. From game-changing defensive backs to dominant runners and reliable receivers — local players made a major impact on both sides of the ball. Defensive backs become quarterbacks’ nightmare It was a long day for Berlin Thunder quarterback Jakeb Sullivan, who threw four interceptions against the Hamburg Sea Devils. While American DB Nazir Streater picked off two passes, 22-year-old Jeremy Hecker also stood out. The German defensive back made three pass breakups and returned an interception for a touchdown — a highlight moment in Hamburg’s big win. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Finn Schwarzkopf of the Frankfurt Galaxy put on a show in front of the home crowd. Against the Cologne Centurions, Schwarzkopf had a stellar game with two interceptions — one returned for a touchdown — and added a tackle for loss. Both young DBs proved they are rising stars to watch. Watch the Top 10 Plays of Week 4 here! Strong defense and power running Prague Lions defensive lineman Marek Danik was a major factor in their dominant win over the Wroclaw Panthers. He recorded two sacks and two tackles for loss, disrupting the Panthers’ offensive line all game. His pressure helped keep Wroclaw’s offense out of rhythm. On offense, two running backs stood out. Nicolas Khandar helped the Paris Musketeers defeat Rhein Fire with 106 rushing yards on just 15 carries. His powerful running helped open up the passing game, giving quarterback Jaylon Henderson space to throw four touchdowns. Frankfurt’s Gerald Ameln had a career day against Cologne. With lead back Sandro Platzgummer resting, Ameln took full control — rushing for 170 yards and scoring both a rushing and a receiving touchdown. Trusted target in Vienna In the seventh edition of the Battle of Austria, Vienna Vikings wide receiver Noah Touré proved again why he was the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Touré caught three touchdowns and totaled 102 receiving yards, becoming quarterback Ben Holmes’ go-to weapon in the 41–7 win over the Raiders Tirol. As the Vikings enter their first bye week, players like Touré can rest and prepare to continue their great form in the weeks to come. With local talents stepping up across the league, Week 4 proved that homegrown stars are not just contributing — they’re leading. Watch all games with the ELF Game Pass!

The Hamburg Sea Devils made a triumphant return to their home ground, Stadion Hoheluft, defeating Berlin Thunder 31–14 in front of a passionate home crowd. Despite the heavy rain, the atmosphere was electric, as fans embraced the true Hamburg “Schietwetter” with unwavering enthusiasm. “It was a great feeling to finally be back at Stadion Hoheluft,” said Hamburg General Manager Mark Weitz. “Despite the rain, the mood was fantastic — the fans really celebrated the event with passion. You can feel the team growing closer and more connected on the field. It makes us excited for what’s to come.”   Strong start lays the foundation Hamburg dominated early, setting the tone with a 29-yard pick-six by Jeremy Hecker. Moments later, quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa lit up the field with an 84-yard touchdown pass to Terryon Robinson, sending the crowd into celebration. The Sea Devils continued their momentum with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Jean-Claude Madin Cerezo before the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Levi Kruse capped off a solid drive with a 12-yard rushing touchdown. Hamburg led 28–0 at halftime — a commanding advantage built through sharp execution. “We started really strong, especially in the first half,” said team captain Levi Kruse. “We slowed down a bit in the second half — that’s something we need to fix. When we have control like that, we can’t let up. But now, we celebrate the win. On Tuesday, it’s back to work.” Watch the Thunder at Sea Devils highlights here! Defense steps up in difficult conditions Heavy rain in the second half made offense more difficult for both teams, but Hamburg’s defense continued to impress. Head Coach Lee Rowland praised his players for their resilience: “It wasn’t a pretty game — the rain made it hard for everyone. Our run game struggled, but I’m very happy with the defense. They did a really good job. There’s still work to do on offense.” A 47-yard field goal from Eric Schlomm added to the Sea Devils’ score in the second half. Berlin found the end zone twice in the final quarter, but the result was never truly in doubt. Looking ahead With the win, Hamburg improves to a 2–2 record. They will travel to Düsseldorf in Week 5 to face Rhein Fire in one of the ELF’s biggest rivalries. The Sea Devils return home again on June 22 for their next game at Stadion Hoheluft. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

Week 4 of the European League of Football season 2025 is ahead of us. Here’s where you can watch all the action live: Global Access -DAZN: Watch every ELF game with the ELF Game Pass -Sportworld: All games available as Pay-Per-View (PPV) worldwide Watch the Top 10 Plays of Week 3 here! National Access Saturday Games - June 7 -Puls 24, Joyn AT and Puls24.at (Austria): Raiders Tirol at Vienna Vikings – 18 CET  -ORF Sport+ (Austria): Raiders Tirol at Vienna Vikings – 18 CET -Ran.de and Joyn DE (Germany): Berlin Thunder at Hamburg Sea Devils – 18:00 CET Sunday Games - June 8 -O2 Sport (Czech Republic): Prague Lions at Wroclaw Panthers – 13:00 CET -POLSAT (Poland): Prague Lions at Wroclaw Panthers – 13:00 CET -ProSiebenMaxx and Joyn DE (Germany): Paris Musketeers at Rhein Fire – 13:00 CET, Munich Ravens at Stuttgart Surge – 16:25 CET -SportyTV (South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya): Munich Ravens at Stuttgart Surge – 16:25 CET -Nusso Futebol TV (Brazil): Munich Ravens at Stuttgart Surge – 16:25 CET -FUBO TV (USA & Canada): Munich Ravens at Stuttgart Surge – 16:25 CET -MaxSport HR (Croatia): Munich Ravens at Stuttgart Surge – 16:25 CET -Molotov TV (France): Munich Ravens at Stuttgart Surge – 16:25 CET Whether you’re watching from Europe, Africa, the Americas, or beyond — Week 4 of the ELF is ready to deliver top football action to your screen! WATCH ALL ELF GAMES LIVE WITH ELF GAME PASS!  

The game couldn't have started more painfully for Berlin Thunder against the Hamburg Sea Devils. The first three drives of the game ended in turnovers. Quarterback Jakeb Sullivan threw two interceptions in the first two drives, including a pick six, and receiver Bais Kouanda fumbled after a big play. Sullivan therefore had to take risks early on and threw a total of 354 passing yards, one passing touchdowns and four interceptions. Thunder finally got into the game in the third quarter. However, the comeback came far too late. Also, because the game was significantly influenced by a total of six turnovers. Berlin Thunder had to take four, the Hamburg Sea Devils two.   Watch the Highlights here! Berlin Thunder at Hamburg Sea Devils: 14:31 The Sea Devils' defense put in a strong performance early on. The offense started the game with a fumble in the first drive, but then scored three touchdowns in a row. Among them was a spectacular 83-yard pass from quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa to Terryon Robinson. The Sea Devils took the momentum early on, something that would not change for the rest of the game. Tagovailoa played well overall, gaining 230 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, but also throwing one interception. Robinson secured 113 receiving yards and one touchdown, and Running back Chrisman Kyei picked up momentum toward the end of the game and racked up 116 rushing yards. Sea Devils defensive superstar Kyle Kitchens, who faced his old team for the first time since his transfer, also had reason to smile. Although the three-time ELF Defensive Player of the Year did not record a sack and only made two tackles (one for loss), he secured an important victory against his former team. The Sea Devils thus go into their Week 5 game against Rhein Fire with a 2-2 record. For Berlin Thunder, it is their third defeat in a row. With a 1-3 record, the team goes into the game against the Fehérvár Enthroners, who are currently 0-3. Follow the Game Snap by Snap  

As we head into Week 4 of the European League of Football, every game starts to matter more. Saturday brings four exciting matchups across the league, featuring a team still looking for their first win, top performer, a game that will decide the fate of an entire nation and an explosive encounter. Raiders Tirol at Vienna Vikings - 18:00 CET Battle of Austria, Raiders winless and a clash of brothers An absolute ELF top match with many storylines is ahead of us. For the seventh time in the history of the European League of Football, the “Battle of Austria” will take place: Raiders Tirol vs. Vienna Vikings. The Raiders have not won any of the six games yet. Will Week 4 2025 finally be their time? The Vikings are also fighting for their crazy streak, with over 1,000 days without a defeat in the regular season. It will be a particularly emotional game for Vikings defender Lucky Ogbevoen, who was himself a Raider in 2022. His brother Precious Ogbevoen is also a Raider, and he will be facing him in a direct duel. It could also be a special game for former professional soccer player Stefan Maierhofer, who is set to make his ELF debut for the Vikings. Get your tickets for all ELF games here! Berlin Thunder at Hamburg Sea Devils - 18:00 CET Kyle Kitchens against his old love The matchup that most ELF fans have been looking forward to for months. Three-time ELF Defensive Player of the Year Kyle Kitchens caused a stir in the offseason when he left Berlin Thunder to join the Hamburg Sea Devils. Now, the two teams are facing each other for the first time since the superstar's transfer. Based purely on statistics, the move has not yet paid off for Kitchens (nine tackles, one sack). So perhaps the reunion is coming at just the right time. Madrid Bravos at Fehévár Enthroners - 19:00 CET Will Bravos high-flyers continue their run? Enthroners want first victory Meanwhile, quarterback Reid Sinnet and his top receiver Aron Cruickshank from the Madrid Bravos have really taken off, judging by the stats. Sinnet leads the league with 1,000 passing yards after just three games. The former NFL player throws almost ten yards per pass. He also has nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Meanwhile, his US teammate Cruickshank leads the receiver list in terms of receiving yards. His quarterback threw to him 30 times, and the 24-year-old caught the ball 30 times. He also scored three touchdowns. Will the high-flying run against the Fehévár Enthroners continue? Meanwhile, the team from Hungary is still waiting for its first win of the season. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

After an eventful third week in the European League of Football, it's time to take a fresh look at how the teams stack up. From championship rematches to dominant shutouts, Week 3 delivered plenty of storylines that shaped this updated Power Ranking. 1. Vienna Vikings Previous Ranking: 2 The Vienna Vikings got their revenge for the 2024 Championship Game by defeating Rhein Fire with an impressive defensive performance. Holding Fire to just 7 points, the Vikings proved they are currently the hottest team in the league. 2. Stuttgart Surge Previous Ranking: 4 Stuttgart bounced back strong after their Week 2 loss by dominating the Hamburg Sea Devils. Scoring in all three phases and shutting down the Sea Devils’ dangerous run game, Surge made a powerful statement. 3. Nordic Storm Previous Ranking: 5 The Nordic Storm are now 3-0 in their debut season — joining the Vikings and Munich Ravens as the only undefeated teams. Their defense was lights out in Week 3, shutting out Berlin in their first-ever home game. Now, they can rest during their well-earned bye week. 4. Rhein Fire Previous Ranking: 1 Fire drop after a frustrating offensive showing against the Vikings, scoring just one touchdown. They’ve only played two games so far, but their 24 total points is a far cry from the explosive Fire we’ve seen in previous seasons. 5. Munich Ravens Previous Ranking: 6 Even with a bye week, the Ravens rise in the rankings. Their physical defense and big-play offense have impressed, and they’ll get a real test in Week 4 when they take on Stuttgart Surge. 6. Frankfurt Galaxy Previous Ranking: 7 A last-second field goal gave Frankfurt the edge over Paris. Matthew McKay and the offense were explosive early, while the defense dominated for most of the game. Though they nearly let it slip away, Galaxy showed they can contend with the league’s best. 7. Paris Musketeers Previous Ranking: 3 Despite a late comeback, the Musketeers' offense struggled for most of the game. Their defense couldn’t hold Frankfurt early either. They’ll need to find consistency on both sides to rise again. 8. Madrid Bravos Previous Ranking: 8 The Bravos earned their second win of the season, but defensive issues remain. They’ve now given up 35+ points in two straight games. Until their defense improves, it’s hard to rank them any higher. Watch the Top 10 Plays of Week 3 here! 9. Raiders Tirol Previous Ranking: 10 The Raiders continue to lean on their dominant run game and defense. Even without Conor Miller, they cruised to victory in Week 3. With N’Kosi Perry back under center, they’ll face their biggest test yet in the “Battle of Austria” vs. Vienna. 10. Wroclaw Panthers Previous Ranking: 9 The Panthers slide one spot during their bye week, as the Raiders earned another win and added a new QB. Wroclaw will need to prove themselves again in Week 4 against Prague. 11. Hamburg Sea Devils Previous Ranking: 11 Hamburg stay in the same spot despite a tough loss to Stuttgart. Most of the points they allowed came from self-inflicted mistakes. If they can clean those up, they have the tools to climb. 12. Prague Lions Previous Ranking: 13 Prague earn their first win and move up a spot. Adam Zouzelka stood out on offense, but QB Javarian Smith still struggles to get the passing game going. Week 4 vs. Wroclaw is a key test. 13. Berlin Thunder Previous Ranking: 12 Thunder drop after a shutout loss to Nordic Storm. The injuries to Bryce Goggin and Jakeb Sullivan make things even tougher. They need a strong showing in Week 4 to bounce back. 14. Helvetic Mercenaries Previous Ranking: 14 The Mercenaries are still searching for their first win, but at least the offense showed signs of life with 35 points. The defense, however, remains a concern — allowing 44+ points in every game. 15. Fehérvár Enthroners Previous Ranking: 15 With QB Brock Domann on IR, homegrown Máté Hegedüs is leading the offense. New imports Jon Cole and Rashad Still give him weapons, but we still need to see results before they rise. 16. Cologne Centurions Previous Ranking: 16 Cologne stay at the bottom. The QB situation remains unclear, and the defense has struggled all season. They'll need big changes to escape the basement. As we head into Week 4, the league is beginning to take shape — but with key matchups ahead, expect more movement in the Power Rankings soon. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

With three weeks of action in the books, standout players from across the European League of Football are beginning to separate themselves from the pack. From big passing numbers to dominant defensive plays, these athletes are setting the standard early in the 2025 season. Here's a look at the current stat leaders: Build your own team with ELF Fantasy Passing Yards Leaders #1 Reid Sinnett (Madrid Bravos): 1,000 yards#2 Jakeb Sullivan (Berlin Thunder): 892 yards#3 Jadrian Clark (Nordic Storm): 857 yards Rushing Yards Leaders #1 Sandro Platzgummer (Frankfurt Galaxy): 405 yards#2 Tobias Bonatti (Raiders Tirol): 280 yards#3 Chrisman Kyei (Hamburg Sea Devils): 225 yards Receiving Yards Leaders #1 Aron Cruickshank (Madrid Bravos): 445 yards#2 Brendan Beaulieu (Nordic Storm): 395 yards#3 Justus Seelig (Madrid Bravos): 290 yards Get your tickets for all ELF games here! Tackle Leaders #1 Aleksandar Borkovic (Fehérvár Enthroners): 38 tackles#2 Toby Naylor (Frankfurt Galaxy): 32 tackles#3 Souleymane Karamoko (Paris Musketeers): 30 tackles Sack Leaders #1 Max Parkinson (Nordic Storm): 5 sacks#2 Lucky Ogbevoen (Vienna Vikings): 4.5 sacks#3 Fry Mosquera (Rhein Fire): 4 sacks Kicking Leaders #1 Jonata Loria (Raiders Tirol): 23 points scored#2 Alvaro Peñas Orjas (Madrid Bravos): 17 points scored#3 Marek Hrubon (Prague Lions): 17 points scored As the season heats up, these leaders will be looking to stay on top — or defend their spot — in the weeks ahead. Watch all ELF games with the ELF Game Pass!

On Saturday, the Stuttgart Surge made an enormous statement, dismantling the Hamburg Sea Devils 53-14 in a one-sided affair at Bremen’s Weserstadion. After a disappointing loss to the Paris Musketeers in Week 2, the Surge bounced back in dominant fashion, controlling all three phases of the game and handing Hamburg a rough start to their home campaign. Stuttgart wasted no time asserting themselves. On the very first play, Hamburg quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa - brother of NFL star Tua Tagovailoa - threw a pick-six to Surge defensive back Raheem Simiram-Wilson. It was a nightmare start for the Sea Devils and set the tone for the evening. “When you’ve had a tough day like the offense did last week, it obviously helps a lot when you come out and make some big plays and get some good plays,” said Surge head coach Jordan Neuman. “I expected us to come back today and show our strengths.” And they showed them indeed. The Hennessey-Geyer duo, which had been quiet against Paris, lit up the field. Quarterback Reilly Hennessey threw three touchdown passes to wide receiver Louis Geyer in the first half, rediscovering their chemistry just when it mattered.  Stuttgart's defense on fire The Surge defense, however, may have stolen the show. In addition to Simiram-Wilson’s opening pick-six, defenders Mitch Fettig, Julian Ludwig Mayorga, Nick Wenzelburger, Berend Grube, and Marko Vidackovic all recorded interceptions. Lasse Engel even turned a broken-up pass into another pick-six. Constant pressure up front - highlighted by sacks from Chris Mulumba and Robert Lachmann - left Hamburg’s offense in disarray. Linebacker Nikolas Knoblauch, who produced 10 tackles against the Sea Devils, continued his run of dominant performances. “We have to stay focused,” said Sea Devils general manager Mark Weitz after the game. “Even though things didn’t go our way on the field, we saw what our fans bring to this team - goosebumps.” Despite the heavy loss, the support in the stands was unwavering. The Weserstadion was electric, but the Sea Devils simply could not match Stuttgart’s pace or precision.  A rough first act for Division I QB Tagovailoa All eyes were on Taulia Tagovailoa in his ELF debut, but it was an outing to forget. Completing just 5 of 17 passes, Tagovailoa was hounded by a relentless Stuttgart pass rush and threw one interception which was returned for a touchdown. While the talent is there, Saturday’s game was a harsh introduction to the speed and complexity of the Stuttgart Surge defense. The Sea Devils replaced him at halftime with Moritz Maack, who brought more stability and added two touchdown passes in the second half. How far can the Surge go? The Stuttgart Surge will now return home to face the Munich Ravens on Sunday, June 8th, in what promises to be an explosive South German derby. With their offense back in rhythm and the defense firing on all cylinders, they will enter the matchup with high confidence. For the Hamburg Sea Devils, it is back to the drawing board. But they will do so at a meaningful venue - returning to the historic Stadion Hoheluft for the first time in over a year to host the Berlin Thunder. It’s a chance for redemption, and perhaps for Tagovailoa to write a very different chapter. © Jonas Wicker / Hamburg Sea Devils 

Week 3 of the European League of Football is here! We already saw a lot of highlights in the first two weeks of the season. Here is a recap of the third game of Week 3. Stuttgart Surge at Hamburg Sea Devils Score: 53-14 The Stuttgart Surge dominated the Hamburg Sea Devils in Week 3. The Surge established a huge lead early, leading 40–0 at halftime. Quarterback Reilly Hennessey contributed with an efficient 3 touchdown game through the air. Hennessey was able to find Geyer three times for 118 yards and three scores.  Overall, the Surge defense was the story in this game, scoring on special teams and forcing 3 interceptions. Overall they held the Sea Devils to 107 yards passing and had 4 sacks. This game was huge for the Surge as they bounce back from last week’s defeat in Paris with a resounding win.  It was a very hard debut for Hamburg's new quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. He was replaced mid of the game by Moritz Maack, who managed to achieve 2 touchdowns for the Sea Devils. © Henning Rohlfs   

Welcome to the third edition of our weekly series highlighting the most exciting games in the European League of Football. As we head into Game Week 3, the battles on the field are heating up, and the stakes are getting higher. Let’s take a look at three games that stand out this weekend — each filled with storylines, pressure, and top-level football. Stuttgart Surge at Hamburg Sea Devils - Bounce back or statement win? Stuttgart Surge is looking for redemption after their Week 2 loss against Paris, where their offense struggled to score a single point. Their defense, however, remains one of the strongest in the league, and they’ll need it to stop the dangerous Sea Devils run game. Hamburg, on the other hand, comes into their first home game of the season full of confidence after a big win against Prague. Their defense has been the star so far, and with new quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa making his ELF debut, they’ll look to prove they belong among the league’s top teams. Get your tickets for all ELF games here! Paris Musketeers at Frankfurt Galaxy - Defense vs Firepower The Musketeers' defense was outstanding in Week 2, holding the high-powered Surge offense to zero points. But while the defense has been elite, the Paris offense has only scored 21 points across two games. That needs to change quickly — especially against a Galaxy team that just scored 47 points in a thrilling shootout win over Madrid. This matchup is also key in the West Division race. A win for either side could set the tone for who might lead the division in the coming weeks. Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire - A championship rematch This is the big one. The Vienna Vikings are 2-0 and look sharp on both sides of the ball. But now comes their toughest challenge yet: Rhein Fire. Fire had a bye week in Week 2 and used that time to prepare for this game — one that brings back memories of the 2024 Championship Game, where they beat the Vikings to become back-to-back champions. Both teams are undefeated. Both want to prove they’re still the best. Expect fireworks. Plenty on the line this weekend — bragging rights, division battles, and championship dreams. Game Week 3 could give us a glimpse of what’s to come in 2025. Watch all ELF games with the ELF Game Pass!

Week 3 of the European League of Football season 2025 is ahead of us. Here’s where you can watch all the action live: Global Access -DAZN: Watch every ELF game with the ELF Game Pass -Sportworld: All games available as Pay-Per-View (PPV) worldwide National Access Saturday Games - May 31 -Puls 24, Joyn AT and Puls24.at (Austria): Raiders Tirol vs. Cologne Centurions – 17:00 CET -O2 Sport (Czech Republic): Prague Lions vs. Fehérvár Enthroners – 15:00 CET -Ran.de and Joyn DE (Germany): Stuttgart Surge vs. Hamburg Sea Devils – 18:00 CET Sunday Games - June 1 -Puls 24, Joyn AT and Puls24.at (Austria): Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire – 16:25 CET -ProSiebenMaxx and Joyn DE (Germany): Paris Musketeers vs. Frankfurt Galaxy – 13:00 CET, Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire – 16:25 CET -SportyTV (South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya): Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire – 16:25 CET -Nusso Futebol TV (Brazil): Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire – 16:25 CET -FUBO TV (USA & Canada): Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire – 16:25 CET -MaxSport HR (Croatia): Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire – 16:25 CET -Molotov TV (France): Vienna Vikings at Rhein Fire – 16:25 CET -PlutoTV (Denmark): Berlin Thunder at Nordic Storm - 13:00 CET Whether you’re watching from Europe, Africa, the Americas, or beyond — Week 3 of the ELF is ready to deliver top football action to your screen! WATCH ALL ELF GAMES LIVE WITH ELF GAME PASS!

As we head into Week 3 of the European League of Football, every game starts to matter more. Saturday brings four exciting matchups across the league, featuring teams still looking for their first win, key injury replacements, and battles that could shape the playoff race early in the season. Prague Lions at Fehérvár Enthroners - 15:00 CET Who Gets Their First Win? Both the Lions and the Enthroners are still searching for their first victory of the 2025 season. This game is a must-win for both sides. The Prague Lions suffered a tough loss against the Sea Devils in Week 2. Poor discipline and a weak run defense led to their defeat. The Enthroners, meanwhile, were beaten badly by the Vienna Vikings and lost their starting quarterback Brock Domann to injury. Now, homegrown quarterback Máté Hegedüs will step up and try to lead his team to their first win in front of their home fans. Raiders Tirol at Cologne Centurions - 17:00 CET Time to Respond The Raiders bounced back in Week 2 with a big win over the Helvetic Mercenaries, even after losing their quarterback Conor Miller early in the game. Their running backs carried the offense and dominated. The Centurions had a bye in Week 2, giving them extra time to prepare. After their heavy Week 1 loss to the Berlin Thunder, they are ready to respond and show that they belong in the competition. Get your tickets for all ELF games here! Stuttgart Surge at Hamburg Sea Devils - 18:00 CET A Test of Strength Stuttgart Surge wants to bounce back after their surprising loss to Paris in Week 2, where their offense struggled for the first time this season. Their strong defense will be tested again, this time by the Sea Devils' powerful rushing attack and new quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. Hamburg is coming off a big win and will try to prove they are a real playoff contender in their first home game. Helvetic Mercenaries at Madrid Bravos - 20:00 CET Back on Track? The Mercenaries are still trying to find their rhythm. Too many penalties, timing issues in the passing game, and an inconsistent defense have cost them so far. Madrid Bravos, on the other hand, want to recover from their Week 2 shootout loss against the Frankfurt Galaxy and move back to a winning record. While Madrid is the favorite, the Mercenaries will fight hard and won’t make it easy. Plenty of action, strong matchups, and exciting storylines await this Saturday. With key games all day long, fans won't want to miss a minute of Week 3. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

After the injury to Micah Leon and a solid Week 2 victory over the Prague Lions, the Hamburg Sea Devils are preparing for their next big challenge: a home game against the Stuttgart Surge. Making his highly anticipated ELF debut in Bremen's Weserstadion will be newly signed American quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, and he’s coming in with one clear goal: to win.  "I'm here to win games. Of course, it takes time to learn the system and build chemistry with the receivers, but I'm working hard. I firmly believe that we can deliver a strong game against Stuttgart", he said on Wednesday. "I know the Surge have a good team, they’ve got a good defense", said Tagovailoa ahead of the matchup, "and this week we’re trying to figure out ways by watching film how to attack their defense. I know they’re going to come out and play hard like they always do, but we will do our job and execute to win this game." That's the confidence of an American quarterback. Right timing, right fit The Sea Devils acted fast after Leon’s injury. General Manager Mark Weitz shared insight into how the signing came together: "Taulia was released maybe one week before Micah got injured, so we just thought, well, let’s take our chances and see. I texted him over social media and got a good response, so we tried to take our shot. In the end, it worked out and we’re very happy to have him." Tagovailoa had just become a free agent when the Sea Devils reached out - and it didn’t take long for both sides to find common ground. The younger brother of Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa, sees his new role as an opportunity - and a challenge: "After my time in the CFL, I was at a point where I didn't know what to do next. Then Mark reached out - and suddenly everything happened very quickly. I was on a plane to Hamburg within two days. I'm grateful for this new opportunity to play football and continue living my dream." "I'm not here to rest on my laurels" Tagovailoa brings more than talent - he brings ambition. "The Sea Devils brought me here for one reason, and that’s to win football games and to bring championships to this franchise", he said. "I’m working with coaches and the players - obviously, things are moving pretty fast right now. My number one goal is coming to Hamburg and making a difference to the team." When asked what characterizes him as a quarterback, he answers confidently but down-to-earth: "Leadership - for sure. I was a starter in college, played in big stadiums. But what counts is hard work. I'm not here to rest on my laurels. I want to show that I'm ready to deliver - for the team, for the fans, for Hamburg." Football party at Bremer Weserstadion on Saturday For many fans, the fixture at Bremen's Weserstadion is something special. The Sea Devils already played there last year - with great success. This time, too, there will be a great supporting program: Starting at 1:00 p.m., the power party will take place on the stadium forecourt - with food trucks, fan activities and exclusive merchandise. Kickoff is at 18:00. General Manager Weitz is confident - despite short-term challenges: "We know that we have to win back the trust of the fans after a difficult year. But with the win in Prague and a playmaker like Taulia, we'll go into this home game stronger than ever." You want to be on site for Taulia's ELF debut - get your tickets You want to watch Taulia's ELF debut - Get your Game Pass NOW!  

Two weeks into the 2025 ELF season, the competition is heating up. With statement wins, surprising upsets, and a few injury setbacks, the power balance across the league is beginning to take shape. Here’s how all 16 teams stack up heading into Game Week 3. 1. Rhein Fire Previous Ranking: 2 Despite having a bye week, Rhein Fire move up one spot thanks to the Surge’s loss. They’ll return in Week 3 with a huge showdown against the Vikings — a rematch of last season’s Championship Game. 2. Vienna Vikings Previous Ranking: 3 The Vikings took care of business against the Enthroners. With two wins inside their division, they now prepare for their toughest challenge yet: Rhein Fire. They’ll be looking for revenge. 3. Paris Musketeers Previous Ranking: 5 Paris showed just how strong their defense can be, shutting out the high-powered Surge offense. Now it’s time for the offense to prove itself too. 4. Stuttgart Surge Previous Ranking: 1 After an impressive Week 1, the Surge fall to fourth following a disappointing performance on offense. Their defense still looked elite, but now the offense must bounce back. 5. Nordic Storm Previous Ranking: 4 Even with a strong win over Wroclaw, Nordic Storm drop one spot due to Paris' big result. Still, they remain one of the top teams in the league. A win against Berlin Thunder in Week 3 could reinforce that. 6. Munich Ravens Previous Ranking: 8 Rookie QB Russell Tabor proved the doubters wrong with a stellar outing in the win over Berlin. The Ravens head into their bye week with strong momentum. 7. Frankfurt Galaxy Previous Ranking: 9 Galaxy dominated on the ground against the Bravos and scored a big win in a shootout. If they can beat the Musketeers in Week 3, they’ll continue to climb. 8. Madrid Bravos Previous Ranking: 7 Madrid drop one spot after losing to Frankfurt. While the offense showed potential, defensive struggles and too many penalties cost them. 9. Wroclaw Panthers Previous Ranking: 6 The Panthers looked good in stretches, but couldn’t keep up with the Storm for four full quarters. For now, they land in the middle of the pack. 10. Raiders Tirol Previous Ranking: 10 The Raiders earned a dominant win over the Mercenaries, but lost their starting QB Conor Miller to injury. His health will be key going forward. 11. Hamburg Sea Devils Previous Ranking: 11 Hamburg picked up their first win of the season behind a strong running game and tough defense. With new QB Taulia Tagovailoa set to debut in Week 3, they could move up quickly if they perform well. 12. Berlin Thunder Previous Ranking: 12 Berlin struggled against the Ravens and lost RB Gennadiy Adams to injury. They’ll need a bounce-back performance in Week 3 against the Nordic Storm. 13. Prague Lions Previous Ranking: 13 Discipline issues and penalties hurt Prague again in their loss to Hamburg. The potential is there, but they need to clean things up — starting in Week 3 vs. the Enthroners. 14. Helvetic Mercenaries Previous Ranking: 14 The Mercenaries were outmatched against the Raiders and struggled on both sides of the ball. They’ll need a major improvement to avoid falling further behind. 15. Fehérvár Enthroners Previous Ranking: 15 Another tough loss for the Enthroners, who haven’t shown much improvement yet. With QB Brock Domann now on IR, homegrown Máté Hegedüs will get his shot under center in Week 3. 16. Cologne Centurions Previous Ranking: 16 Still at the bottom, the Centurions had a bye week and now prepare to face the Raiders in Week 3. Time to prove what they’ve learned. As Game Week 3 approaches, expect more big matchups, potential shake-ups, and players looking to make their mark. The road to the Championship Game in Stuttgart is still long — but the stakes are already rising. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

Week 2 of the ELF 2025 season once again showed how important homegrown talent is to the league. Several local players stepped up with standout performances on both offense and defense. Here are our Top Homegrowns of the Week! Running back trio steals the show In Week 2, it wasn’t just the quarterbacks making headlines — it was the running backs who took over the spotlight. Lucas Harting Candido played a key role in the Hamburg Sea Devils’ win over the Prague Lions, forming a dangerous backfield duo with Chrisman Kyei. Candido rushed for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns, showing why he is considered one of the most talented RBs in the league. In Frankfurt, it was a one-two punch from the Galaxy backfield. While Sandro Platzgummer won Citizen MVP of the Week, homegrown Gerald Ameln also stood out, rushing for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns in the high-scoring win over Madrid Bravos. And then there was Tobias Bonatti, who took over the game for the Raiders Tirol after starting QB Conor Miller went down. Bonatti ran for an impressive 185 yards and 3 touchdowns, thanks to great blocking and his own explosive runs. Teammates Lukas Haslwanter and Jan Wiesauer also contributed, but Bonatti clearly led the way. Homegrowns dominate the trenches It wasn’t just the offense where homegrowns shined. Defensive lines also played a huge role in Week 2, and two names stood out in particular. For the Nordic Storm, Marcus Berg Boesen followed up a strong Week 1 performance by teammate Max Parkinson with a dominant game of his own. The Danish defensive end had 2 sacks, 1 tackle for loss, and helped shut down the Wroclaw Panthers offense. Meanwhile in Hamburg, Joshua Köhnlein made a big impact for the Sea Devils. The 22-year-old defensive tackle caused major problems for the Lions’ offensive line and finished the day with 2 sacks and 1 tackle for loss, playing a key role in Hamburg’s win. Watch the ELF Live show week 2 recap! Defensive leaders stand tall The Nordic Storm had more than one homegrown standout. Veteran Ludvig Myren, now in his fourth ELF season, looked better than ever. Against the Panthers, he recorded 9 tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 pass break-up — a complete performance from the Swedish linebacker. One of the biggest surprises of the weekend was the Paris Musketeers’ defense, which held the powerful Stuttgart Surge to zero points. At the heart of that effort was linebacker Digaan Gomis, a true leader on the field. Gomis finished with 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, and 1 pass break-up, helping his team secure a tough 6–0 win. More homegrown highlights to come With every week, more homegrown players prove they belong at the top level. Week 2 delivered another round of amazing performances — and with Week 3 just around the corner, we’re sure to see even more rising stars step into the spotlight. Who will shine next? We’ll find out soon. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

Fehérvár Enthroners @ Vienna Vikings – 15:62 The Vienna Vikings completed their second straight win of the season in dominant fashion, beating the Fehérvár Enthroners 62–15. With this strong performance, the Vikings continue their path toward their big goal — a return to the Championship Game. Both the offense and the defense of Vienna delivered a great show. Quarterback Ben Holmes threw four touchdown passes and added 55 rushing yards himself. Wide receivers Reece Horn and Noah Toure (the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year) each caught two touchdowns. On defense, the Vikings shined again. They grabbed two interceptions — both returned for pick-six touchdowns. The Enthroners showed some improvement on the offensive line compared to Week 1, allowing fewer sacks. However, two interceptions by quarterback Brock Domann — both returned for touchdowns — were major mistakes. Early in the game, defensive back Aleksandar Borkovic caught an interception for Fehérvár, showing the team’s potential. But overall, they struggled to stop the Vikings’ versatile offense and were overpowered by a rotating group of running backs. This was the second heavy loss in a row for the Enthroners. In Week 3, they will host the Prague Lions in a game where both teams will fight for their first win of the season. For the Vikings, it’s been a perfect start. They are now 2–0 with both wins coming against opponents from the East Division. In Week 3, they will face a huge challenge: a Championship Game rematch against Rhein Fire, who return well-rested from their first bye week. Watch the highlights here! Hamburg Sea Devils @ Prague Lions – 28:13 The game between the Hamburg Sea Devils and Prague Lions was a true defensive battle — with Hamburg coming out on top. The first Prague drive ended with an interception by Nazir Streater, giving the Sea Devils a short field. They took full advantage and scored a touchdown right away. The Lions answered quickly with a 71-yard drive to tie the game. But after that, both defenses took control, making life difficult for the offenses. Sea Devils QB Moritz Maack, a homegrown player, threw for just 58 yards, and Hamburg became one-dimensional, relying on the run game to move the ball — with success. The Lions struggled to stop the run and had no answer for Hamburg’s rushing touchdowns. The Prague offensive line was a major problem. They allowed six sacks, leading to poor field position throughout the game. On top of that, penalties erased several good plays and hurt their chances of staying competitive. This win is especially important for the Sea Devils. They now hold a 1–1 record, and with new American quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa joining the team, things are looking up. The defense once again looked strong — reminding fans of the team’s successful seasons in 2021 and 2022. In Week 3, they will play their first home game against the Stuttgart Surge — a real test to see if Hamburg can be a true playoff contender. For the Prague Lions, this is a worst-case start with an 0–2 record. While the team has shown improvement compared to last season, their offensive line issues and lack of discipline with penalties continue to hurt them. In Week 3, they’ll travel to Fehérvár for a crucial game against the Enthroners, where one of the two teams will finally get their first win. Watch the highlights here!  

After an exciting start to the 2025 ELF season in Week 1, let’s take a look at the key storylines for this Saturday’s matchups. Three games, three chances for teams to show what they’re made of. Fehérvár Enthroners at Vienna Vikings (18:00 CET) Can the Enthroners bounce back against a league favorite? The Enthroners had a tough loss in Week 1 against the Wroclaw Panthers but showed some flashes of potential. Now, they face another big challenge: the Vienna Vikings. Vienna looked solid in their opening win over Prague, but the team knows there's still room to improve. This matchup will show if the Vikings are ready to take the next step — or if the Enthroners can surprise everyone. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now! Hamburg Sea Devils at Prague Lions (18:00 CET) New QB, same fight – Can Maack lead the Sea Devils to victory? The Sea Devils played a promising first game but lost both the match and starting QB Micah Leon to injury. Now, homegrown QB Moritz Maack takes over. He looked calm in his short appearance last week and will now lead the team from the start. The Prague Lions, meanwhile, looked much improved from last season despite their loss. This could be a close game full of exciting moments. Frankfurt Galaxy at Madrid Bravos (20:00 CET) Early Pressure in a Cross-Division Clash Both the Galaxy and the Bravos had difficult openers. While the Bravos got the win, both teams have high expectations for the 2025 season. Even though they play in different divisions, every win matters — especially in such a competitive league. This cross-division game could help set the tone for the weeks ahead. A win here might give one of these teams the early momentum they need to chase a playoff spot. With strong matchups and big questions to answer, Saturday is shaping up to be another great day of ELF football. Watch all games with the ELF Game Pass!

A pair of prominent brothers are bridging the gap between American and European football this summer: while Tua Tagovailoa has been one of the NFL's superstars as a playmaker for the Miami Dolphins since 2020, Taulia Tagovailoa is now entering the stage of the European League of Football. The 25-year-old signed a contract with the Hamburg Sea Devils on Thursday. "Taulia Tagovailoa's move is not only a real sporting coup for the Sea Devils, but also a strong sign for the development of the ELF. The fact that a quarterback with this college background has chosen our league shows how far we have come in terms of international recognition. The ELF is also on the radar in North America. This is a win for the entire league, for all teams, players and fans in Europe," says Patrick Esume, Commissioner of the European League of Football. "Exceptional player" Tagovailoa is considered one of the most successful college quarterbacks of recent years. After one season for the University of Alabama, he played four years for the Maryland Terrapins. There he achieved over 11,000 passing yards, making him one of the most successful passers in the history of the Big Ten Conference. Most recently, he played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. "With Taulia Tagovailoa, we were able to bring an exceptional player to Hamburg and the ELF who will make our team better. His experience, leadership qualities and athletic success fit perfectly with our vision. We look forward to a successful season with him as the heart of our offense," said Mark Waitz, General Manager of the Sea Devils. "Competing with the best players in Europe" "I am really excited about this opportunity to play football for the Hamburg Sea Devils. I'm looking forward to competing with the best players in Europe and giving the team everything I've got," assures Taulia Tagovailoa, who will celebrate his debut for the Sea Devils in the ELF on May 31 in Bremen's Weserstadion against title contenders Stuttgart Surge. The start to the fifth season of the "Champions League" of European football was doubly bitter for the Hamburg Sea Devils. Quarterback Micah Leon suffered a hand injury during the game against the Madrid Bravos (12:13) and had to be placed on the Injured Reserve list. Moritz Maack took over for the US playmaker, but was unable to prevent the Spaniards from turning the game around. Follow the Sea Devils - with ELF Game Pass!

Just days after Micah Leon suffered an injury, the Hamburg Sea Devils have found their new starting quarterback: Taulia Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa joins the Hamburg franchise as the replacement for Leon, who was recently placed on Injured Reserve and is expected to miss several games. With this signing, the Sea Devils bring in a talented and experienced player — especially known in the world of college football. A record-breaking college career Taulia Tagovailoa played college football at Alabama and Maryland. At Maryland, he broke multiple records: Most completions and passing yards in a single season and in school history Tied the school’s single-season record for touchdowns Holds the all-time passing yards record in the Big Ten Conference, one of the top college leagues in the U.S. First pro experience in CFL After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, Tagovailoa had a tryout with the Seattle Seahawks before signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent nine games on the practice squad before making his debut in August 2024. In total, he appeared in eight CFL games, recording one completed pass, ten rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. A famous football family For many fans, the name sounds familiar — and rightly so. Taulia is the younger brother of Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. With his strong college background and professional experience, Taulia Tagovailoa now gets the chance to lead the Sea Devils. Fans in Hamburg — and across the ELF — are excited to see what he can bring to the field. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

Week 1 of the 2025 European League of Football season is done — and what a start it was! We saw dominant wins, close battles, and some surprising performances. It’s still early in the season, and every team has many games left to play, but here’s where I rank each team going into Week 2, and why: 1. Stuttgart Surge The Surge looked strong on both sides of the ball in their win over Frankfurt Galaxy. Over 400 total offensive yards and only 240 yards allowed on defense — a complete performance. They won the battle at the line of scrimmage and showed they’re ready for another big season. Penalties remain their biggest issue. An overall strong performance showcases their talent, which is why they are also the top team in my power rankings. 2. Rhein Fire Rhein Fire came out on top in a hard-fought defensive battle against the Paris Musketeers. Their defensive line was impressive — maybe even stronger than last season’s. Offensively, not everything clicked, but new dual-threat QB Chad Jeffries adds another dimension to their game. 3. Vienna Vikings The Vikings earned a clear 28–6 win over the Prague Lions. WR Yannick Mayr adds even more depth to an already dangerous receiver group and shined on special teams, too. A solid performance overall, with room to grow. The talent on the roster is definitely worthy of a top-three ranking. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now! 4. Nordic Storm A strong debut from the new team! QB Jadrian Clark threw five touchdown passes, and the team rushed for 276 yards. The defense added four sacks and even a pick-six. Now the big question: Can they compete with the top teams? 5. Paris Musketeers Their narrow loss to Rhein Fire showed the team’s potential, especially on defense. But issues in the offensive line, including six sacks and multiple bad snaps, need to be fixed fast. The talent is clearly there. 6. Wroclaw Panthers Wroclaw impressed in all three phases of the game against the Enthroners. QB DJ Irons Jr. threw for three TDs and ran for two more. RB Dawid Brzozowski added 113 rushing yards. The defense had five sacks and a pick-six, and the return game was dangerous all day. The Munich Ravens present a true tough test for the Panthers in week 2. 7. Madrid Bravos Madrid started their ELF journey with a win over Hamburg, but the offense still needs time to find its rhythm. QB Reid Sinnett and his receivers are not yet in sync — but they still managed to get the W. If they can establish the running game, they could become a tough challenge for the top teams. 8. Munich Ravens Munich won a tough defensive game against the Raiders. Their run game worked well, but the passing game is a concern. Young QB Russell Tabor completed under 50% of his passes and threw two interceptions. Still, the defense showed they can compete with anyone. If Tabor shows an improved performance in Week 2, a jump into the Top 5 is definitely possible. 9. Frankfurt Galaxy Frankfurt had a tough first matchup against the Surge. They struggled to pressure the QB and couldn’t match the Surge offensively. WR Terry Wright didn’t make much impact in the passing game but showed his speed on special teams. In the game against the Madrid Bravos, they need to prove themselves and show that they can compete with the top teams. Get your tickets for the 2025 Championship Game in Stuttgart! 10. Raiders Tirol The Raiders were limited to just 58 rushing yards — surprising for one of the best RB groups in the league. QB Conor Miller had an average game with only 21 completions on 38 attempts. Their defense was solid, but the offense must improve. In the game against the Mercenaries, the Raiders need to make a strong statement and show that they are a playoff team. 11. Hamburg Sea Devils Hamburg gave Madrid a good fight and surprised many with their strong defense. RBs Chrisman Kyei and Lucas Candido looked solid. However, penalties and special teams mistakes — including just 2 of 5 field goals made — hurt their chances. 12. Berlin Thunder A huge win for Berlin with seven passing touchdowns from QB Jakeb Sullivan and over 570 total yards. But it’s important to stay grounded — their Week 2 matchup against the strong Ravens defense will be the real test. 13. Prague Lions Prague kept things close with Vienna in the first half and showed improvement from last season. Their passing game struggled, and they only converted 2 of 13 third downs. Still, there’s potential in this team what they can prove against the Sea Devils in Week 2. 14. Helvetic Mercenaries The Mercenaries lost 12–56 to Nordic Storm but had some good moments, especially from QB Isaiah Weed, who had a 69-yard rushing touchdown. More consistency is needed, and their Week 2 matchup against the Raiders won’t be easy. 15. Fehérvár Enthroners A tough loss against Wroclaw. The special teams gave up too many big returns, and the offensive line allowed five sacks. Things need to change fast, with the Vienna Vikings up next. 16. Cologne Centurions Cologne had a rough start against Berlin, allowing nine touchdowns. The young team showed flashes, especially with a 92-yard TD pass from QB Jan Leuker to Austin Osborne. Their upcoming bye week comes at a perfect time to regroup. The season is just beginning, and things can change quickly. Let’s see who rises and who falls in next week’s power ranking! Watch all highlights of week 1 on Youtube

The Hamburg Sea Devils suffered a close loss in Week 1 — and now they face another setback. The team has announced that their American quarterback Micah Leon has been placed on Injured Reserve (IR). Leon played a solid game against the Madrid Bravos, even though he didn’t throw for a touchdown. He showed good control and helped the offense move the ball. Now, due to his injury, he will miss at least three games. Watch the Sea Devils at Bravos highlights here! Moritz Maack takes over at QB With Leon out, homegrown quarterback Moritz Maack will take the lead in Week 2 against the Prague Lions. Maack already stepped in during the final drive of the Bravos game and moved the offense all the way to the Bravos' 25-yard line — showing calm and confidence under pressure. The Sea Devils showed a strong performance overall in Week 1. Now the question is: Can they get their first win of the season with a homegrown quarterback under center? All eyes will be on Hamburg this weekend. Don't miss a single game -  Get your Game Pass now!

The Hamburg Sea Devils have found an experienced successor for their former Defensive Coordinator Ray Woodward: Bob Valesente, an internationally recognized football veteran, will take over responsibility for the Hamburg team's defense with immediate effect. Valesente brings over 35 years of coaching experience with him - including stints as an assistant coach in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Colts and Carolina Panthers. The 84-year-old has also left his mark internationally: As defensive coordinator, he led the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe, won the 2010 German Bowl with the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes and took the World Games title with the French national team in 2017. "His experience is an asset for the entire organization" "With Robert Valesente, we are gaining an absolutely exceptional coach who has impressively proven both in the USA and in Europe that he can shape and develop teams," says Mark Weitz, Managing Director of the Hamburg Sea Devils. "His experience and personality are an asset to the entire organization." For Valesente himself, the move to Hamburg is far more than just another chapter in his long career: "Football is my passion. I love the challenge of developing talent, shaping teams and competing at the highest level," he explains. "It's a great privilege for me to take on this role at my age - and I will do everything I can to be successful with the Sea Devils." Valesente will make his debut on the Sea Devils' sideline this Saturday in the away game against the Prague Lions. The first big home game will follow on May 31 in Bremen against Stuttgart Surge. Get your tickets for Sea Devils' games Follow the Sea Devils - with ELF Game Pass!

Week 1 is in the book! There were many highlights and some players who presented themselves in excellent shape in the season opener. They are the ELF Stats Leaders Week 1. Passing Leader #1 Jakeb Sullivan (BTH) (413 YDS) #2 Russell Tabor (MUC) (260 YDS) #3 Jadrian Clark (NDS) (258 YDS) Jakeb Sullivan ©Eric Muehle. Passing Touchdown Leader #1 Jakeb Sullivan (BTH) (7 TDs) #2 Jadrian Clark (NDS) (5 TDs) #3 Demarcus Irons Jr. (WPA) (3 TDs) Rushing Leader #1 Tomiwa Oyewo (SRG) (122 YDS) #2 Glen Toonga (NDS) (114 YDS) #3 David Brzozowski (WPA) (113 YDS)  Tomiwa Oyewo ©Svenja Sabatini. Rushing Touchdown Leader #1 Demarcus Irons Jr. (WPA) (2 TDs) #1 Karri Pajarinen (VIK) (2 TDs) #1 Reilly Hennessey (SRG) (2 TDs) Demarcus "DJ" Irons Jr. ©Lukasz Skwiot. Tackling Leader #1 Jan Mayerhofer (RAI) (11 total Tackles) #1 Marius Kensy (RHF) (11 total Tackles) #2 Aleksandar Borkovic (ENT) (10 total Tackles) Sack Leader #1 Max Parkinson (NDS) (3 Sacks, 38 Sack YDS) #2 Lucky Ogbevoen (VIK) (2 Sacks, 15 Sack YDS) #3 H. Ogrodowczyk (WPA) (2 Sacks, 12 Sack YDS)     Interception Leader #1 Devan Burrell (WPA) (1 Int., 82 INT YDS) #2 Luke Glenna (NDS) (1 Int., 70 INT YDS) #3 Emmanuel Delgado (BTH (1 Int., 44 INT YDS) Devan Burrell ©Lukasz Skwiot. Kicking Leader #1 Mathys Dupont (PAR) (3, FG ATT, 3 FG made, 100% accuracy)  #2 Alvaro Peñas (MAD) (2, FG ATT, 2 FG made, 100% accuracy)  #2 Timo Bronn (SRG) (2, FG ATT, 2 FG made, 100% accuracy)  Get all the stats after Week 1 Don't miss a play - watch the ELF live on DAZN

The season has started, the first matchday is over. Some teams have started with a defeat, others with a win. How do the results affect the winning in season opening games? Note: Since not all teams have been part of the European League of Football since 2021, not every team has played the same number of opening games. Therefore, the sorting is based on the percentage of success.  Some fans must be very strong now. Four franchises have not been able to win any of their season-opening games yet. Frankfurt Galaxy (2021: L, 2022: L, 2023: L, 2024: L. 2025 L) Fehérvár Enthroners (2023: L, 2024: L, 2025: L) Prague Lions (2023: L, 2024: L, 2025: L) Helvetic Mercenaries (2023: L, 2024: L, 2025: L) After the clear defeat against Berlin Thunder, the success rate of the Cologne Centurions has changed. Cologne Centurions (2021: L, 2022: W, 2023: L, 2024: L, 2025: L)   Good news for the Munich Ravens. In this year, they were able to win their first season opening game.  Munich Ravens (2023: L, 2024: L, 2025: W) The Berlin Thunder improved their position with a clear 63:14 victory against the Cologne Centurions in Week 1. Berlin Thunder (2021: L, 2022: L, 2023: W, 2024: L, 2025: W) The narrow and tough 12-13 defeat against the Madrid Bravos caused the Hamburg Sea Devils to slip from 75 to 60 percent. Hamburg Sea Devils (2021: W, 2022: W, 2023: L, 2024: W, 2025: L) Not the start to the season the Raiders had hoped for. After the loss to the Munich Ravens, they were only able to win half of their season opening games. Raiders Tirol  (2022: L, 2023: W, 2024: W, 2025: L) We have made it past the halfway mark. For the first time, the Musketeers were unable to win their first game of the season. They were only two points away from a win against champions Rhein Fire. Paris Musketeers (2023: W, 2024: W, 2025: L) We are getting closer to perfection. Nevertheless, there have been defeats. But in this year, Stuttgart Surge won their Opening Game against Frankfurt Galaxy. Stuttgart Surge (2021: W, 2022: L, 2023: W, 2024: W, 2025 W)   Let's move on to the elite. Fans of these five teams were also able to see an opening game victory in this year. Wroclaw Panthers (2021: W, 2022: W, 2023: W, 2024: W, 2025: W) Vienna Vikings (2022: W, 2023: W, 2024: W, 2025: W) Rhein Fire (2022: W, 2023: W, 2024: W, 2025: W) Madrid Bravos (2024: W, 2025: W) Nordic Storm (2025: W) Don't miss a single ELF Game - get your Game Pass!

What a start to the fifth season of the European league of Football is behind us! The first matchday had great matchups and many highlights in store. In addition to touchdown shows, there were exciting matchups that were only decided shortly before the end. Hamburg Sea Devils defense shines against Madrid Bravos One of these was the clash between the Hamburg Sea Devils and Madrid Bravos, which ended 12:13. In the Spanish capital, it was above all the defensive players who shone. Three-time Defensive Player of the Year Kyle Kicthens told “firstdownmag”: "Everybody thought our defense gonna be bad, but we had proved a lot of people. We surprised a lot of people today." The Sea Devils' defense allowed only 13 points against a star-loaded Bravos team. Bravos head coach Andrew Weidinger expressed his frustration on the Spanish  "8 Costuras Podcast": "We expected them to come out and play hard. It shouldn't have been quite as close as it was, but that's our own fault. That's my fault."  Bravos head coach is struggling with missed chances against Sea Devils The missed chances in particular annoyed the experienced coach: "We got to just practice and get better because we had our opportunities. We didn't capitalize on them." Quarterback Reid Sinnet had his star receiver Aron Cruickshank open several times, including for touchdowns, but narrowly missed. Another touchdown was taken away from the duo by a penalty. Both played a good game, but could have crowned their performance and given their head coach a more relaxed evening. Weidinger praises his defense, but sees huge potential for improvement in the offense. The next chance to prove themselves comes in Week 2, again at home in the Estadio Vallehermoso against Frankfurt Galaxy, who are coming off a clear defeat against Stuttgart Surge. ©Henning Rohlfs Two blocked field goals decide Sea Devils at Bravos The Sea Devils' offense also had to struggle with a good opposing defense. However, the end of the game was particularly bitter. Sea Devils Kicker Eric Schlomm had victory on his feed shortly before the end. It would have been the fourth win in the fifth season opening game. But Schlomm showed nerves. His kick hit the left post. The Hamburg Sea Devils lose, celebrations for the Madrid Bravos. Or were they? A yellow flag put the brakes on the Spaniards' euphoria. The field goal had to be retaken due to a false start penalty. Another try for Schlomm, but he also failed to score the second game-winning field goal. Watch the Sea Devils at Bravos highlights here! Sea Devils head coach Rowland looking forward to more Despite the disappointment, Lee Rowland takes positives from his first game as Head Coach of the Hamburg Sea Devils: "I'm very proud of the boys. They showed that they can play football despite last week's setbacks. Of course, there are things we still need to work on, but we showed today who we are and what we stand for. It was a game that was decided by just one point - that's football." Wide receiver Jean-Claude Madin Cerezo, who still wore the Bravos' jersey in the 2024 season, feels the same way: "We acted like a family, you could feel that on the field. The potential in this team is huge. Now it's time to keep working hard and grow as a unit." Raiders let game against Ravens slip away in last quarter The game between Raiders Tirol and Munich Ravens was also decided shortly before the end. In the end, the Ravens recorded a 20:7 victory. The Raiders were still leading 7:6 until the fourth quarter, but two late touchdowns by the Ravens decided the game. Raiders safety Vincent Müller said reflectively after the game: "A lot of mistakes, a lot of lack of concentration. We beat ourselves today. They are a good team, but we shot ourselves in the foot. In the end, you lose 20:7, despite the big plays. You lose and win together."   Now the focus is completely on the game in week 2 against the Helvetic Mercenaries. "Not the start we had in mind. But we have a tough week of training ahead of us so that we can get our first win next week at homecoming," says wide receiver Philipp Haun. Watch the Raiders at Ravens highlights here! Musketeers narrowly failed to beat champions Rhein Fire Meanwhile, the current ELF champions Rhein Fire won by just two points against the Paris Musketeers. The French side could also have secured victory in the final quarter. But the Rhein Fire defense had other plans. First, they averted an almost certain field goal with two sacks and good tackling. Fire's star defender Flamur Simon then robbed them of their last chance to win with a late-game interception.   The Paris Musketeers face Stuttgart Surge in week 2, who showed good form with a clear win against Frankfurt Galaxy. Rhein Fire will have a bye week. Watch the Rhein Fire at Musketeers highlights here!  

Season five of the European League of Football has finally started! The first matchday already delivered exciting games and some highlights. The Hamburg Sea Devils and Madrid Bravos faced off at the Estadio Vallehermoso in Madrid, Spain. Both teams had big plans for the new season. In the end, the Madrid Bravos started with a successful experience in the season. Watch all plays live with the Game Pass on DAZN Hamburg Sea Devils @ Madrid Bravos: 12:13 Although a look at the scoreboard suggests a boring game, it was not. Both teams showed their strengths above all in defense and made life difficult for the opposing offense. Even though the Sea Devils were able to produce some big plays, such as a 60-yard rush by rookie Chrisman Kyei, the visitors struggled to score. Kicker Eric Schlomm had to help out time and again. Running back Kyei scored the only touchdown.  The Bravos' defense held and even forced an interception against quarterback Micah Leon, who did not have an easy debut. The A-Import finished the game with 211 passing yards. Three-time Defensive Player of the Year Kyle Kitchens delivered three tackles, no sacks, but one fumble recovery in his first game as a Sea Devils. Jonathan Ipsen had the only sack of the day for Hamburg.     Penalties made life difficult for Sea Devils and Bravos The Spanish offense made some good plays, but also struggled to score. Former NFL quarterback Reid Sinnet had his star receiver Aron Cruickshank open for a touchdown twice, but overthrew. The third time, Cruickshank failed at the one-yard line. The referees conceded one of the duo's touchdowns due to a penalty. In general, yellow flags were a huge factor in the game. The referees called 24 penalties in total - 15 for the Sea Devils, nine for the Bravos. Juan Flores-Calderon caught the Bravos' only touchdown. ©Henning Rohlfs The game ended on a bitter note for the Hamburg Sea Devils: kicker Eric Schlomm had a late winner on his feet. But first the experienced Special teamer caused a false start penalty and then failed to convert the repeated field goal. So a thrilling game ended with few points, but with a lot of good defense and an opening win for the Madrid Bravos. Watch the Sea Devils at Bravos Highlights

Here are the storylines for Week 1 as we kick off the first gameday of the 2025 ELF season! Fehérvár Enthroners at Wroclaw Panthers New goals for the Panthers   The Panthers go into 2025 after missing the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. This year they are hoping to set the tone for step forward in 2025 against an Enthroners team they have dominated in the past.  Rhein Fire at Paris Musketeers Jack Del Rio’s debut New Musketeers head coach Jack Del Rio will make his debut for the French squad against the back to back defending champions and of course his former NFL opponent Jim Tomsula’s squad. This game features several all star players and the league’s two most notable coaches in what's sure to be an instant classic.  Hamburg Sea Devils at Madrid Bravos Can the Bravos charge forward? Year one in Madrid can only be described as a smashing success, as the Spanish squad made the playoffs in their first year. Now under new head coach Andrew Weidinger and former NFL quarterback Reid Sinnett the Bravos hope to charge into championship contender status. Watch all games on DAZN

The European League of Football is entering its fifth season, and Week 1 already brings us some top-level matchups. After a long off-season, all teams have worked hard to build their rosters. To make it easier for ELF fans, we’ve created an overview of all players and their status for Game Week 1. With just one click on the name of a franchise, you can see their full Week 1 Roster Report and find out which players will be on the field this weekend. Game Week 1 Matchups: May 17, Saturday 18:00 CET – Fehérvár Enthroners at Wroclaw Panthers 18:00 CET – Rhein Fire at Paris Musketeers 20:00 CET – Hamburg Sea Devils at Madrid Bravos May 18, Sunday 13:00 CET – Nordic Storm at Helvetic Mercenaries 13:00 CET – Cologne Centurions at Berlin Thunder 13:00 CET – Raiders Tirol at Munich Ravens 16:25 CET – Vienna Vikings at Prague Lions 16:25 CET – Frankfurt Galaxy at Stuttgart Surge Get ready for an exciting start to the season! Get your tickets for the 2025 season

The Hamburg Sea Devils will kick off the new European League of Football season on May 17th with an away game in the Spanish capital. Their opponents on the first match day are the Madrid Bravos — a very special encounter for two Sea Devils players.  Both Offensive Guard Robin Fensch and Wide Receiver Jean-Claude Madin Cerezo wore the Bravos' jersey last season and are returning to Hamburg for the 2025 season. "We're looking forward to the start of the season in Madrid. It's an exciting challenge to start with an away game - and at the same time an emotional return for two of our guys," says Mark Weitz, General Manager of the Hamburg Sea Devils. "Robin and Jean-Claude are not only a sporting asset, but also strong characters for our team structure." Start of a new era for the Hamburg Sea Devils The game also marks the beginning of a new era for the Sea Devils: The collaboration with previous Head Coach Shuan Fatah was terminated at the beginning of the week. With immediate effect, Lee Rowland, previously the team's Offensive Coordinator, will take over the role of Head Coach.  "The team is ready — despite the recent developments. Players and coaches are fully focused on football and our upcoming opponent, Madrid. We know we're a good football team, and we're ready to show that to our fans and the rest of the league on Saturday," said Lee Rowland, the Sea Devils' new Head Coach.   Sea Devils star: "Hamburg is my football home" For Robin Fensch, the return to Hamburg and the direct duel with his former team is a highlight at the start: "It feels like coming home — and at the same time like an exciting new start. I've taken a lot from my time in Madrid, but Hamburg is my football home." Kickoff for the match is on Saturday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. at the Estadio de Vallehermoso in Madrid. Don’t miss a single ELF Game – get your Game Pass!

The time has finally come! The fifth season of the European League of Football is about to start. The time has finally come! Players, managers, and fans of Nordic Storm are certainly thinking the same thing. For the young franchise from Copenhagen, Denmark, May 18th, 2025 will be a very special day.  That's when Storm will not only play their first game in the European League of Football, but also their first game in franchise history. The team managers built an entire organization from scratch this offseason. The first success could be celebrated against the Helvetic Mercenaries.  However, a new ELF team was not always immediately successful in its first game in the European League of Football. We take a look at the first ELF games in the history of the current teams.  The Ferhévár Enthroners did not get off to a particularly good start. They opened the season with a clear 3:36 defeat at home against Berlin Thunder in 2023. The Wroclaw Panthers are the champions in season opening games. They haven't lost one yet, and accordingly won the first ELF game in franchise history. At home, the Panthers beat the Cologne Centurions 2021 in a spectacular game with 55:39.  The Prague Lions, on the other hand, suffered a defeat. They played their first ELF game at home in 2023. They lost 15:18 against the Leipzig Kings, who are no longer part of the ELF.  The last team in the East Division, however, was successful again. In 2022, the Vienna Vikings played away against the Raiders Tirol and won 29:23.     Berlin Thunder have been part of the ELF since 2021. They lost their first game at home 27:37 against the Leipzig Kings.  The Hamburg Sea Devils also started 2021, but they did a better job. In Hamburg, the Sea Devils beat Frankfurt Galaxy 17:15.  The current ELF champions Rhein Fire also won. In 2022, they also played their first game against Frankfurt Galaxy. Fire won 29:26 on the road.  The Helvetic Mercenaries lost their first game under their new name in 2024. The Barcelona Dragons won 23:19 in Switzerland. Madrid Bravos also competed in the ELF for the first time in 2024. The team from Spain won the Classico against the Barcelona Dragons by a clear 42:12.      The Munich Ravens, meanwhile, suffered a defeat at the start. They lost 38:59 at home against the Raiders Tirol in 2023. The Austrians were also unable to win their first game in 2022. The Raiders Tirol lost against the Vienna Vikings with 23:29. It was the only season opening game so far that was not won.  The Cologne Centurions have been part of the European League of Football since 2021. They lost their first game against the Wroclaw Panthers by a clear 39:55. Just like Frankfurt Galaxy. Only they didn't lose to the Panthers, but to the Sea Devils, and by a much narrower margin of 15:17. The Paris Musketeers have delighted their fans in two years in the ELF. This was also the case in the first franchise game in 2023, which they won 24:17 against the Cologne Centurions.  Stuttgart Surge were also successful in their first game, but in 2021. They won 21:17 away against Barcelona Dragons on the road. Don't miss a single ELF Game - get your Game Pass!

The ELF season is here and the team rosters are set. With this article, you have the chance to take a look at your team’s roster. Here is the roster of Hamburg Sea Devils: Active Players Offense Quarterback #4 Moritz Maack (Quarterback) #10 Micah Leon (Quarterback) Running Back #2 Tobias Nill (Running Back) #23 Lucas Harting (Running Back) #24 Chrisman Kyei (Running Back) Fullback #48 Jannis Evers (Fullback) Tight End #82 Domenik Rofalski (Tight End) #44 John Kruse (Tight End) Wide Receiver #6 Leon Kusterer (Wide Receiver) #12 Jean-Claude Madin Cerezo (Wide Receiver) #13 Noah Bomba (Wide Receiver) #3 Terryon Robinson (Wide Receiver) #9 Zinedin Bendjabou (Wide Receiver) #11 Tamsir Seck (Wide Receiver) #89 Jakob Neugebauer (Wide Receiver) #84 Malcom Abimbola (Wide Receiver) #80 Klaas Sengstacke (Wide Receiver) #14 Paul Mäusling (Wide Receiver) Offensive Tackle #75 Felix Lepper (Offensive Tackle) #79 Nils Munderloh (Offensive Tackle) #78 Torren Schweers (Offensive Tackle) Offensive Guard #53 Robin Fensch (Offensive Guard) #76 Ian Spitzke (Offensive Guard) #72 Francis Turrill (Offensive Guard) #74 Oliver Roock (Offensive Guard) #52 Vincent Sprenger (Offensive Guard) Center Defense Defensive Tackle #77 Joshua Köhnlein (Defensive Tackle) #90 Manuel Raskopp (Defensive Tackle) #97 Nils Binnemann (Defensive Tackle) #93 Jamie Riedel (Defensive Tackle) Defensive End #45 Kyle Kitchens (Defensive End) #5 Jonathan Ipsen (Defensive End) #95 Philipp Markulin (Defensive End) Linebacker #15 Jonell Pelie (Linebacker) #57 Jeremy Sarfo (Linebacker) #37 Michael Bausch (Linebacker) #50 Benjamin Rukundo (Linebacker) #58 Can Geißler (Linebacker) Cornerback #31 Jamal Okeke (Cornerback) #0 Roedion Henrique (Cornerback) #21 Ikenna Ukachu (Cornerback) #22 Jeremy Hecker (Cornerback) Free Safety #7 Victor Omorodion (Free Safety) Strong Safety #17 Dominic Aboagye-Duah (Strong Safety) #25 Lasse Meyer (Strong Safety) #1 Nazir Streater (Strong Safety) #20 Daniel Wittig (Strong Safety) #19 Ethan Nelson (Strong Safety) Special Teams Kicker #8 Eric Schlomm (Kicker) Punter Inactive Players Offense Running Back #33 Joshua Jacob (Running Back) Offensive Tackle #70 Shalom Baafi (Offensive Tackle) Offensive Guard #63 Fynn Zielke (Offensive Guard) Wide Receiver #16 Arvid Lippels (Wide Receiver) Defense Cornerback #27 Lars Schiefer (Cornerback) Linebacker #42 Kai Binnemann (Linebacker) #55 Harrison Hobson (Linebacker) #54 Florian Fehrle (Linebacker) Defensive End #94 Tarik Krajacic (Defensive End) Special Teams Punter #18 Jakob Stork (Punter) Injured or PUP Players Practice Squad   If you want to take a closer look at each player, check out the player profiles on our website. Take a closer look at the roster of the Sea Devils  

One of the more interesting divisions in the ELF this upcoming season is the North Division, consisting of the Rhein Fire, Nordic Storm, Hamburg Sea Devils, and Berlin Thunder.  Let’s take a look at some of the top storylines from these four franchises. Could we see a Rhein Fire three-peat? A three-peat is no easy feat. Just ask the 2025 Kansas City Chiefs. The Rhein Fire have an opportunity to make history and claim a third straight title under head coach Jim Tomsula. However, the team has undergone major changes as star quarterback and running back Jadrian Clark and GLen Toonga have left the squad.  New quarterback Chad Jeffries hopes to help the Rhein Fire keep the championship standard burning this season. A fierce Nordic Storm brewing? The Nordic Storm enter the 2025 ELF season as the league’s only brand new franchise. The team consists of several ELF veterans and a talented list of hometowns from both Sweden and Denmark. The Storm made the biggest splash of the off-season, signing former MVPs and Rhein Fire stars in QB Jadrian Clark and RB Glen Toonga. The two will face off against their former team twice in divisional play.  The experience and star power of the team will have to carry the rest of the squad which will be new to the higher level of ELF football. Head coach John Schoop leads the league’s most intriguing team into 2025 with high expectations.    Berlin’s new look The Thunder entered the 2025 with new head coach Jag Bal, new uniforms, and several new players added to the roster. The Capital city team will be led by ELF veteran QB Jakeb Sullivan and running back Gennadiy Adams. They also recently signed All-Star defensive tackle William Lydle. Let’s see how much noise the Thunder can make in 2025. Hamburg Sea Devils - A new Era Recently Lee Rowland takes over as the head coach in Hamburg. Fatah was able to show off his recruiting talents and convince DPOY Kyle Kitchens to come to Hamburg this off-season, along with ELF veteran WR Terryon Robinson.  One question that remains is at the quarterback position where “rookie” Micah Leon will take over for the Sea Devils after spending his final college years at the University of Florida.  Get Your Tickets to the 2025 ELF Championship Game!

The Hamburg Sea Devils have a new head coach: Lee Rowland, previously the team's offensive coordinator, will take over as the team's sporting director effective immediately. The British football veteran brings over 40 years of experience in European and American football and succeeds Shuan Fatah, who is stepping down from his position effective immediately. The Hamburg Sea Devils and Shuan Fatah have mutually agreed to end their collaboration. In recent weeks, the club has intensively analyzed the sporting situation and strategic direction. During open and constructive discussions with Shuan Fatah, it became clear that their ideas regarding the team's future development do not coincide on all points. In order to make necessary structural changes and provide stability to the team, the joint decision to end the collaboration was made. The Hamburg Sea Devils expressly thank Shuan Fatah for his commitment and his work. Even in his short tenure, he was able to provide important impetus and guide the team with professionalism. The club wishes him continued success and all the best for his professional and personal future. Rowland has over 40 years of coaching experience With Lee Rowland, an experienced coach with whom he is very familiar is taking over the helm. Rowland has been part of the coaching staff in recent months as Offensive Coordinator and enjoys great trust among the team and staff. Lee Rowland has over 40 years of coaching experience, including spells with the London Olympians, Hamburg Blue Devils, Berlin Adler and Swarco Raiders, winning several national and international titles, including five Austrian Bowls and the Eurobowl. Mark Weitz, General Manager and Managing Director of the Hamburg Sea Devils, explains: "Lee Rowland stands for competence, experience and leadership. We are grateful to have such a high-profile and reliable coach from our own ranks in this key role. We would also like to thank Shuan Fatah. His work has been extremely valuable for us - both on a personal and sporting level."   The Hamburg Sea Devils will kick off the new European League of Football season on May 17, 2025 with an away game at Madrid Bravos. Kickoff is at 8:00 pm.Get Your Tickets to the 2025 ELF Championship Game