Madrid Bravos

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!  

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!

The Madrid Bravos have added a powerful new piece to their defensive line, signing Sio Sonny Nofoagatoto’a, a former NCAA Division I standout and two-time member of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List. Strong college resume Nofoagatoto’a played for Indiana University, where he appeared in 42 games over four seasons. During his time with the Hoosiers, he recorded 47 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and was known for his strength and discipline at the line of scrimmage. In his senior season in 2022, he started all 12 games and was a consistent contributor against top competition, including teams like Michigan and Penn State. Watch the GAZi Hero Plays of Week 4 here! International roots and versatile background Born in New Zealand, Nofoagatoto’a moved to American Samoa in 2008 and later to Australia in 2015. He attended Clearwater Academy International in Florida for high school, where he dominated with 135 tackles, 16.5 sacks, and 54 tackles for loss in just two seasons. He is also the first player from American Samoa to suit up for Indiana University since 1999. A big addition for Madrid With his international experience and physical presence, the 6'2", 305-pound defensive tackle is expected to make an immediate impact for the Bravos. His ability to anchor the line and disrupt opposing offenses gives Madrid a major boost as they push forward in the 2025 ELF season. Watch all games with the ELF Game Pass!

While we have seen players with all types of background having success in the ELF, there is simply no substitute for experience at the highest level of the game.  For the Madrid Bravos, both quarterback Reid Sinnett and receiver Aron Cruickshank spent time in the NFL. Cruickshank was a dynamic receiver and return man in college before spending time with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, while his quarterback Reid Sinnett spent several seasons in the NFL playing for various teams.  So far through four games with the Madrid Bravos both players haven't shown any kind of adjustment difficulties to the ELF. League leading stats Sinnett is the league's top passer with 15 touchdowns and 1,431 yards while throwing only 3 interceptions. The former Philadelphia Eagle is second in the league with a 131.80 QBR, running-up only to veteran and former MVP Jadrian Clark.  A huge part of the Bravos successful passing game has of course been due to fellow ELF "Rookie" Aron Cruickshank. The former Rutgers and Wisconsin receiver has quickly built chemistry with Sinnett as he currently leads the league in catches (38) and yards (681) with 5 touchdowns.    The explosive quarterback and receiver duo has been one of the keys to Madrid’s success as they currently hold a 3-1 record.  The next challenge Next weekend they face a tough opponent as they travel to Tirol to take on the 2-2 Raiders in a crucial South Division matchup. Let’s see if the ELF’s hottest new duo can continue its scorching production against a tough Tirol secondary. Watch all the games on DAZN!

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!  

Heading into Week 4 of the ELF regular season, both the Madrid Bravos and the Fehérvár Enthroners had something to prove. The Bravos impressed early during the season with a 2–1 record. The former NFL quarterback Reid Sinnet led the ELF in passing yards (1000) through the first three weeks of the regular season, alongside his American wideout Aron Cruickshank (445) who led the league in receiving yards. Meanwhile, the Enthroners entered the matchup still seeking their first win, struggling to find consistency on both sides of the ball after an 0–3 start. With both teams at a pivotal point, Sunday’s game in Madrid set the stage for a defining showdown. Madrid Bravos in mid-season form  The Madrid Bravos overwhelmed the Fehérvár Enthroners in Week 4 with a final score of 45–7, showcasing their dominance on both offense and defense. Quarterback Reid Sinnett led the charge, completing 19 of 28 passes for an impressive 431 yards and six touchdowns, solidifying his status as the ELF’s passing leader. Wide receiver Aron Cruickshank was a key target, recording eight receptions for 236 yards and two touchdowns.  The Bravos set the tone early, with German running back Justus Selig scoring the game’s first touchdown. Their defense was equally formidable, limiting the Enthroners to just 161 total yards and forcing multiple turnovers. Can the Enthroners start to build momentum? The Enthroners faced significant challenges, playing without their starting American quarterback Brock Domann, who has been sidelined since a Week 2 injury. Homegrown quarterback Máté Hegedus stepped in but was forced out for several plays as well due to injury following a sack by the Bravos. Overall, the Hungarian team struggled to find rhythm on offense throughout the entire game with only one touchdown on the board at end. With this victory, the Bravos improve to 3–1, while the Enthroners fall to 0–4. Madrid’s balanced attack and stifling defense make them a formidable contender as the season progresses. © Petra Kutasi / Fehervar Enthroners

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!

The Madrid Bravos will have to play the next few weeks without one of their key offensive players. Running back Nico Barrow has been placed on Injured Reserve, which means he will miss at least the next three games of the season. Early season setback for young Finnish RB Barrow, a young talent from Finland, had made a strong start to the 2025 ELF season. In the first three games, he recorded 117 rushing yards and one touchdown on 27 carries, while also catching 4 passes for 32 yards. His absence will be a big loss for the Bravos' offensive unit. In Week 4, the Bravos will head on the road for the first time this season to face the Fehérvár Enthroners, who are still searching for their first win.  Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

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 final Saturday game of Week 3. Helvetic Mercenaries vs Madrid Bravos Score: 35-47 The Madrid Bravos jumped out to a 27-0 lead in the second quarter. The Bravos' passing game was excellent as quarterback Reid Sinnett threw for 5 touchdowns and 285 yards. Madrid also ran the ball using a variety of running backs finishing the game with 183 yards rushing.  Overall, the Bravos defense smothered the Mercenaries and was especially strong on third downs as Helvetic was only able to convert 2 third downs.  This game was huge for the Bravos as they bounce back from last week’s defeat to the Galaxy with an impressive win.     

5 touchdown passes and a win. Madrid Bravos quarterback Reid Sinnett earns the "Top Performer of the Day" award for his performance against the Helvetic Mercenaries.  The former NFL quarterback showed off why coaches at the highest level of the game like his talents. His accuracy, arm strength, and footwork let him control the game.  Sinnett started efficiently finding his receivers and running backs for short gains, until the second quarter where he found Aron Cruickshank for a 18 yard score. Then on the next series he found running back Justus Seelig for a 70 yard touchdown.  Improving week after week Sinnett has been impressive through three weeks of play but it hasn’t been perfect. The former XFL starter threw two interceptions in a loss last week, and responded well on Saturday going 19/27 for 285 yards and five touchdowns. He did throw one interception, but also added 20 yards rushing on the ground.  Watch all ELF games here!  

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!

Week 2 is in the books! There were many highlights and some players who presented themselves in excellent shape. They are the ELF Stat Leaders from Week 2. Passing Leader #1 Jakeb Sullivan (BTH) (755 YDS) #2 Reid Sinnett (MAD) (715 YDS) #3 Jadrian Clark (NDS) (561 YDS) Passing Touchdowns Leader #1 Jadrian Clark (NDS) (10 TDS) #2 Jakeb Sullivan (BTH) (9 TDS) #3 Ben Holmes (VIK) (6 YDS) Rushing Leader #1 Sandro Platzgummer (FGY) (296 YDS) #2 DJ Irons (WPA) (196 YDS) #2 Tobias Bonnati (RAI) (196 YDS) Get all the stats! Rushing Touchdowns Leader #1 Tobias Bonnati (RAI) (3 TDS) #1 Sandro Platzgummer (FGY) (3 TDS) #2 Demarcus Irons Jr. (WPA) (2 TDs) Receiving Leader #1 Aaron Cruickshand (MAD) (321 Yards, 20 Receptions) #2 Bryce Goggin (BTH) (276 Yards, 13 Receptions) #3 Brendan Beaulieu (NDS) (266 Yards, 20 Receptions) Receiving Touchdowns Leader #1 Brendan Beaulieu (NDS) (5 TDS) #2 Malik Stanley (MUC) (4 TDS) #2 Adria Botello-Moreno (NDS) (3 TDS) Tackling Leader #1 Aleksandar Borkovic (ENT) (22 total Tackles) #2 AJ Wentland (WPA) (20 total Tackles) #2 Dy'Vonne Inyang (MAD) (20 total Tackles) Sack Leader #1 Lucky Ogbevoen (VIK) (3.5 Sacks) #2 Dexter Fitzpatrick (MUC) (3 Sacks) #2 H. Ogrodowczyk (WPA) (3 Sacks) Kicking Leader #1 Jakub Aldas (WPA) (14 Points Scored) #2 Alvaro Peñas (MAD) (12 Points Scored) #3 Nils Schauerte (BTW) (11 Points Scored) Get all the stats! Watch all the games on DAZN

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!

As week 2 came to a close in the ELF, many fans wondered, what could I have done better in Fantasy? Well let's take a look at what the perfect fantasy line up would've been for week 2 in the ELF (Salary cap aside). This year's ELF fantasy manager features weekly prizes including citizen watches, VIP tickets, and so much more. Sign up today!Play ELF Fantasy Manager Today! Quarterback: Russell Tabor, Munich Ravens (37.94 Points) The ELF rookie passer put on a show against the Thunder throwing for 206 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also added 97 yards on the ground and a rushing score pushing his points to the high 30’s.  RB1: Sandro Platzgummer, Frankfurt Galaxy (38.50 Points) DR. Platzgummer put on a show having his best ELF game of his career last week running for 248 yards and two touchdowns including the game winning score.  RB2: Tobias Bonatti, Raiders Tirol (23.90 Points) Bonatti ran for an impressive 11.56 yards a carry finishing the day with 185 yards and 3 scores. .  WR1: Brendan Beaulieu, Nordic Storm (44.10 Points) In Beaulieu's put on a show last week catching 11 passes for 151 yards and three scores. The ELF rookie is storming into the league with two big time performances in back to back weeks.  WR2: Malik Stanley, Munich Ravens (41.60 Points) Malik Stanley did Malik Stanley type of things last week against the Thunder putting up 10 catches for 122 yards and three scores. The veteran pass catcher continues to prove he’s one of the league best. TE: Adria Botello Moreno, Nordic Storm (12.30 Points) Another week of domination from the league's best receiving tight end. This week the veteran caught a TD to go along with 33 yards on three catches.  See all of the ELF Fantasy manager prizes! Flex: Aaron Cruickshank, Madrid Bravos (40.90 Points) The former Pittsburgh Steeler put on a show last week with nearly 200 yards receiving. He seems to be becoming the go-to receiver in Madrid.  Kicker: Jonata Loria, Raiders Tirol (8 Points) The Raiders kicker hit all 6 of his extra points and added a short field goal from 29 yards to give him the most points this week.  Defense/Special teams: Vienna Vikings (33 Points) The Vikings had several sacks, turnovers, and even scored two touchdowns with a pick six and a kick return touchdown giving them a monster 30+ points.  Play ELF Fantasy Manager!

The Madrid Bravos have suffered a setback following their Week 2 loss to the Frankfurt Galaxy. Defensive lineman Pierre-Yves Majo, one of the most talented young defenders in the league, has been placed on Injured Reserve. Majo, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year last season, will now miss at least the next three games. His absence will be felt on the Bravos' defensive front, as Majo has been a key playmaker since joining the team. Known for his speed and strength, he has helped anchor the Bravos’ defense and bring pressure to opposing quarterbacks. Must-win game ahead Madrid now turns its focus to a crucial Week 3 matchup against the Helvetic Mercenaries. After a promising start in Week 1, the Bravos are looking to bounce back and get back to a winning record. The game will be a big test for the team, especially with Majo sidelined. Despite the injury news, the Bravos remain confident. With strong leadership and a deep roster, they will aim to show resilience and stay on track in the highly competitive Western Conference. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

Frankfurt Galaxy @ Madrid Bravos – 47:33 The matchup between the Frankfurt Galaxy and the Madrid Bravos turned into a true thriller, with both teams going back and forth in a high-scoring showdown. A total of 80 points were scored, and most of the action came after a slow first quarter where neither team managed to put points on the board. Things changed quickly in the second quarter, as both teams combined for 33 points, scoring touchdown after touchdown. The defenses had little control from that point on. Galaxy’s run game takes over Frankfurt’s offensive line dominated the trenches and opened big lanes for the run game, leading to over 390 rushing yards. Sandro Platzgummer was the star of the day, rushing for more than 230 yards and proving nearly impossible to stop. On defense, Channing Stribling and Tom Kleinmann each grabbed an interception off Bravos quarterback Reid Sinnett, helping the Galaxy secure the lead. Watch the highlights here! Bravos offense shines – But defense struggles The Bravos also had standout performances, especially from Aron Cruickshank, who totaled over 220 yards, including almost 200 receiving yards. Quarterback Reid Sinnett threw for more than 420 yards and 3 touchdowns, but also had 2 costly interceptions. The biggest issue for Madrid was on defense. They gave up a massive 612 total yards, with 397 rushing yards allowed — a number that shows just how dominant Frankfurt was on the ground. The Bravos were also hurt by 14 penalties, which often pushed them into poor field position. What’s next? With this win, Frankfurt Galaxy makes a strong statement. After losing in Week 1 to the Stuttgart Surge, there were some concerns. But this victory proves that Frankfurt is still a serious playoff contender. In Week 3, they’ll face the Paris Musketeers at home — a key game within the West Division. A win would not only give them a positive 2–1 record, but also an important head-to-head victory in the division. For the Madrid Bravos, this game should be a wake-up call. After struggling offensively in Week 1, their defensive weaknesses were clearly exposed this time. If they want to repeat their strong 2024 season, improvements are needed — and fast. In Week 3, they’ll face the Helvetic Mercenaries, and it will be time to show what the team is really capable of. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now!

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!

Welcome to the second edition of our weekly series spotlighting the most exciting matchups in the European League of Football. As the 2025 season continues this Saturday, fans across Europe and around the world are eager to see how their teams will perform. This week, we take a closer look at three standout games that promise the perfect mix of excitement and storylines. Frankfurt Galaxy vs. Madrid Bravos – Playoff hopes on the line early Both teams had a rough start in Week 1, but Madrid Bravos managed to secure a win — while Frankfurt Galaxy did not. The Galaxy struggled against a powerful Stuttgart Surge team, revealing several issues despite major offseason changes meant to bring them back to their former strength. The Bravos, on the other hand, showed solid defense, holding Hamburg to just 12 points. But offensively, they still need to find their rhythm. This game could already be an early turning point in the season. Both teams have playoff ambitions, and in their tight divisions, every win will matter. Don't miss a single game - Get your Game Pass now! Nordic Storm vs. Wroclaw Panthers – A real test of strength This game is the first real challenge for both teams. In Week 1, Nordic Storm and Wroclaw Panthers each had dominant wins. But now, they meet head-to-head — and we’ll find out which team truly belongs among the ELF elite. The big story for the Storm is the injury to star running back and 2024 MVP Glen Toonga, who is out for the season. All eyes will be on how the Storm adjust without him, especially against the strong Panthers defense, which made life very difficult for the Enthroners in Week 1. Stuttgart Surge vs. Paris Musketeers – Clash of championship contenders Both the Surge and the Musketeers looked like top-tier teams in Week 1. Stuttgart showed their full strength in all three phases of the game and beat the Galaxy with confidence, reminding everyone why they are seen as Championship contenders. The Musketeers played in a defensive battle against defending champs Rhein Fire, losing narrowly by just two points (15–17). Their defense was excellent, but their offense struggled against one of the toughest units in the league. This Week 2 matchup could be one of the best games of the weekend — two powerful teams, both with high goals for the season, meeting early for a statement win. More matchups will follow, but these three are must-watch games for any ELF fan. Let’s get ready for another thrilling football weekend across Europe! Get your tickets for the Championship Game here!  

The first weekend of action in the ELF season is over and we as fans…and fantasy managers finally got our first look at the teams and star players in action across the league.  Football is a game of matchups so let's see what players you might want to add or drop to your lineup this week.  This year Fantasy Manager features weekly prizes, yearly prizes, and a lot of rewards for the best and even the luckiest managers out there.  Read more about the ELF Fantasy manager prizes here! Start’Em QB Ben Holmes - Vienna Vikings (3,900 GC) The Vikings got a road victory last week in Prague, but it wasn’t the most beautiful win. Penalties, dropped passes, and more held back the Vikings' typically explosive offense. This week as they prepare to take on the Rhein FIre in Week 3, look for Holmes and the Vikings offense to click against a weak Enthroners team.  WR - Keelan Cole - Helvetic Mercenaries (2,500 GC) The Mercenaires and Cole travel to Tirol this week to take on the Raiders. The ex-NFL pass catcher should be in line for a breakout game as the Swiss squad will be airing it out in what should be a competitive game between these two squads. Expect Weed to target Cole even more this week as they try and get the NFL talent going.  RB Anton Witmuer - Nordic Storm (900 GC) Witmuer is a value play at only 900 GC. With MVP running back Glen Toonga out for the season, look for Witmuer to take the Lion's share of the carries behind a stacked offensive line. Witmuer is no inexperienced rookie, having put several successful seasons together running the ball with a nice blend of speed and power in the Danish league.    Sit’Em Tomiwa Oyewo - RB - Stuttgart Surge (3,000 GC)  I know what you’re thinking.. Oyewo is a stud and looked great last week. Well, watching Paris’s defense I am hesitant to take any of their offensive  opponents at this time. The Musketeers have star players at all three levels of the defense and maybe the best team speed in the secondary in the league.  QB Jakeb Sullivan - Berlin Thunder (3,100 GC) What goes up, must come down. Even after an absurd seven touchdown performance last week, I don’t see Sullivan having the same success against the Munich Ravens. Munich is a different team then Cologne and have a lot of experience and talent in the secondary that should make things tough on the veteran QB.  QB Reid Sinnett - Madrid Bravos (3,800 GC) The former NFL passer entered the ELF with a lot of hype. After one week and mustering only 13 points on offense, the jury is still out. This week things get tougher for Sinnett facing off against a Frankfurt defense that should be eager to play better following a tough loss to the Surge.  Watch all the games on DAZN!

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

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

Every year in the European League of Football, big changes happen during the off-season. Teams build new rosters, hire new coaches, and prepare for a long, tough season. Now, with only a day until the start of the 2025 ELF season, one thing is clear: the South Division is stacked with talent and full of exciting storylines.  Have the Helvetic Mercenaries managed the rebuild? The Helvetic Mercenaries have shown a lot of potential in their first season under a new name. However, they also showed that the team still has a lot of work to do. That's why those responsible have stepped up their game in the offseason. Isaiah Weed is a talented quarterback who has shown his playmaking qualities, but needs the right environment to bring it to the pitch. That's why they signed Keelan Cole, an NFL veteran and therefore a contender for the best receiver in the league. A statement that the Mercenaries need to turn into some wins.     Are the Bravos a one-season wonder? In 2024, the Madrid Bravos joined the European League of Football and made an immediate impression. They snatched the Spanish crown from the Barcelona Dragons and won their first game in the league and against their rivals comfortably. They finished the season in third place in the Western Conference and went straight into the play-offs with eight wins and four defeats. Here they were beaten by the later champions Rhein Fire.  However, they proved their value. The Madrid Bravos are legit. In their second season in the ELF, they have to prove that it wasn't luck. The Spanish team definitely have the squad for that, thanks to strong signings.     Will Munich have another champion? In their first year, the Munich Ravens narrowly missed out on the playoffs. In the second, they failed in the wildcard round despite some big wins. In contrast to soccer, where both the men's and women's teams of FC Bayern Munich were crowned champions, the city still lacks a major American football champion. The Ravens want to change that. The squad certainly gives hope. Will they get any further than the wildcard this season?     Will the Raiders learn from the previous season and finally secure the playoffs? The Raiders Tirol played a solid to good 2024 season. The hard end came on the last matchday, when the Austrians lost 3:30 to their direct rivals, the Munich Ravens, in what was probably the most important game of the season. As a result, they missed out on the playoffs at the last minute. Something that should change this season.     Don't miss a single ELF Game - get your Game Pass!

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 Madrid Bravos: Active Players Offense Quarterback #10 Ivan López (Quarterback) #7 Reid Sinnett (Quarterback) Running Back #43 Eduard Molina (Running Back) #28 Gonzalo Haro (Running Back) #21 Nico Barrow (Running Back) #8 Justus Seelig (Running Back) Tight End #14 Raul Cernuda (Tight End) #44 Emilio Ibáñez (Tight End) #42 Ignacio Diz (Tight End) Wide Receiver #80 Jordi Torrededia (Wide Receiver) #81 Juan Flores-Calderon (Wide Receiver) #16 Alejandro Garcia (Wide Receiver) #18 Eduardo Perez (Wide Receiver) #88 Ivan Iordanov (Wide Receiver) #17 Jorge Garcia-Valcarcel (Wide Receiver) #2 Aron Cruickshank (Wide Receiver) #83 Jorge Melero (Wide Receiver) Offensive Tackle #61 Eduardo Sánchez (Offensive Tackle) #76 Gabriel Rodriguez (Offensive Tackle) #58 Miguel Kabankaya (Offensive Tackle) #78 Yasir Raji (Offensive Tackle) #77 Carlos Carrasco (Offensive Tackle) #70 Carlos España (Offensive Tackle) #75 Brendan Oswin (Offensive Tackle) Offensive Guard #71 David Culebras (Offensive Guard) Center #64 Elvys Nuñez (Center) #60 Celestin Ngimbi (Center) Defense Defensive Tackle #65 Artur Pinheiro (Defensive Tackle) #99 Daniel López (Defensive Tackle) #9 Sebastián Bowen (Defensive Tackle) #93 Iván Fernandez (Defensive Tackle) Defensive End #1 Alejandro Fernandez (Defensive End) #95 Pierre-Yves Majo (Defensive End) #0 Yago Rivero (Defensive End) #96 Rodrigo Sanz (Defensive End) #97 Mark Gutierrez (Defensive End) Outside Linebacker #5 Cesar Brugnani (Outside Linebacker) #35 Victor Albarracín (Outside Linebacker) #13 Julio Aguado (Outside Linebacker) #55 Javier Carrasco (Outside Linebacker) #59 Jonatan Prieto (Outside Linebacker) #45 David Romero (Outside Linebacker) Inside Linebacker #33 Alexandre Gonzalez (Inside Linebacker) #53 Jorge Hernandez (Linebacker) Cornerback #27 Andy Vera (Cornerback) #6 Lucas Masero (Cornerback) #29 Guillermo Fernandez (Cornerback) #23 Michael Witherspoon (Cornerback) Free Safety #20 Pablo de (Free Safety) #4 Dy'vonne Inyang (Free Safety) Strong Safety #3 Pablo Araya (Strong Safety) Special Teams Kicker #22 Alvaro Peñas (Kicker) Punter #24 Antonio Sarría (Punter) Inactive Players Offense Quarterback #12 Diego Lliteras (Quarterback) Wide Receiver #88 Jorge García (Wide Receiver) #85 Álvaro Molano (Wide Receiver) #15 Jesus Garcia-Valcarcel (Wide Receiver) Center #50 Hugo García (Center) Defense Defensive End #92 Mamadou Ka (Defensive End) #92 Nicolás Ronchel (Defensive End) Defensive Tackle #98 Víctor Dos (Defensive Tackle) Cornerback #32 Álvaro Cansinos (Cornerback) #47 Carlos Rodríguez (Cornerback) Injured or PUP Players Offense Wide Receiver #11 Sixten Dragan (Wide Receiver) 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 Madrid Bravos  

As any fan of the European League of Football knows a team is only as good as its homegrowns. This year experts are noticing even more european talent across the league as many young talents hope to make a mark on the ELF this season. Lets take a look at 5 new European players looking to break out this season. WR Daniel Pedro - Stuttgart Surge Pedro was a key player for the Potsdam Royals in the 2024 season, helping them win the GFL championship. He impressed with 915 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 15 games, proving himself as a reliable and explosive playmaker.   DE RJ Sagna - Helvetic Mercenaries Sagna is a physical freak measuring in at 1.97 108kg. The long armed and quick defensive end is committed to Penn State (NCAA DI). Before he goes off to compete in the highest level of college football Sagna hopes to improve his game in the ELF this season. RB Nico Barrow - Madrid Bravos The Finnish running back makes his highly anticipated ELF debut after years of putting up numbers in Finland and Germany’s domestic leagues. Barrow is a smooth but powerful runner who displays soft hands out of the backfield. Expect him to break out in Andrew Weidingers offense. RB Tim Tonko - Raiders Tirol The young running back has been a star on the Austrian national team before and even won the Austrian Football League’s “Young Star of the Year” award last season. Now he hopes to make the jump to the ELF and become a playmaker for his hometown Raiders Tirol.  LB Arthur Kingdom - Prague Lions The British national team linebacker spent last season playing for the Potsdam Royals of the German Football League. Kingdom hopes to show off his talent on the bigger stage now as he helps bring in a new era of Prague Lions football in 2025.  Get Your Ticket to the 2025 ELF Championship Game

As season five of the ELF rapidly approaches let’s take a look at a shortlist of new players entering the league that have the potential to become future stars of the upcoming season: WR Keelan Cole - Helvetic Mercenaries Cole’s resume speaks for itself, putting up 2,832 yards and 14 touchdowns in 93 NFL games over the course of a long and fruitful NFL career. Cole will no doubt be the face of the franchise for the Helvetic Mercenaries as he hopes to take the Swiss squad to new heights. QB Reid Sinnett - Madrid Bravos Sinnet is a veteran professional quarterback having spent 4 seasons in the NFL with several teams. He also was a starter in the XFL and USFL. Now he brings all his pro experience to the up and coming Madrid Bravos team led by new head coach Andrew Weidinger.  QB Jaylon Henderson - Paris Musketeers Henderson has been on ELF teams watchlists for several years now as the former Boise State Bronco has been tearing it up in the German Football League the past two seasons. After winning back to back titles and putting up video game like numbers in the GFL.  The Musketeers were finally able to convince Henderson to Join the ELF. He now takes over for ELF veteran Zach Edwards on a Musketeers team that made the semi-finals and is now led by former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio.    WR Jeff Cotton - Stuttgart Surge Cotton comes to Europe for the first time in his career this season. The former Idaho Vandals star spent time with the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Arizona Cardinals bouncing around different NFL teams for three seasons. Now he teams up with the veteran QB Reilly Hennessey as the Surge hope to make a push at the championship game.    WR Brendan Beaulieu - Nordic Storm The Nordic Storm are already stacked with talent as they have MVP QB Jadrian Clark and MVP running back Glen Toonga on thier offense. One new face to the league that might suprise fans on the Storm in American Brendan Beaulieu. What he lacks in NFL experience Beaulieu makes up for in production in Europe as he put up a eye popping 1,647 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns in just 15 games in the German Football League last season. Get Your Ticket to the 2025 ELF Championship game!

The season kicks off in only 16 days, as teams are excited to hit the game field for the first time since last year. Let's take a look at some of the top moves teams made last month to prepare for week one.   Rhein Fire get WR with NFL experience Rhein Fire has completed its American player roster with the signing of wide receiver Rory Starkey. He joins quarterback Chad Jeffries and defensive backs Omari Williams and Darius Nash as the fourth American on the team. Starkey will add even more talent to an already strong wide receiver group.   After his time in college, he had opportunities with the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Roughnecks of the UFL.  Madrid Bravos add DROY The Madrid Bravos have made a strong addition to their defensive line by signing Pierre-Yves Majo. The 24-year-old defensive lineman played his first season in the European League of Football in 2024 and immediately made an impact.   Majo played 12 games for the Helvetic Mercenaries last season, recording 39 tackles, 7 sacks, and 16 tackles for loss. His outstanding performance earned him the title of Defensive Rookie of the Year.   Paris Musketeers sign All-American DT The Paris Musketeers have signed defensive tackle Lamonte McDougle. The American joins former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio in the French capital as the first American import on defense for the French squad.  McDougle played for West Virginia, UTEP, and Washington State during his college career, building a reputation as a disruptive nose tackle.  Enthroners make an import switch The European League of Football season hasn’t started yet, but the Fehérvár Enthroners have already made changes to their roster. They have signed American defensive lineman Michael Badejo, who will replace Emmit Gooden. Badejo brings with him D1 experience from SMU and was a standout last season in the German Football League.  Surge bring back star safety In a move that will excite Stuttgart Surge fans across the league, defensive back Raheem Simiram-Wilson is returning for the 2025 season. After a breakout campaign in 2024, the 31-year-old veteran has re-signed with the team and is set to remain a central piece in head coach Jordan Neuman’s defensive puzzle. The former CFL starter had 6 interceptions last season in only ten games, making an enormous impact on the Stuttgart Surge defense.  Munich Ravens load up on defense The Munich Ravens will bring back defenders Wael Nasri, Etuale Lui, and Christoph Nitzlnander. As the Bavarian squad hopes to make another playoff run this year.  One new face for the Ravens will be safety Cole Coleman. Cole knows the ELF, playing for the Vienna Vikings last season. Prior to coming to Europe the former Elon DB spent time in the NFL and CFL.  Get Your Tickets to the 2025 ELF Championship Game!