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Hey r/nfl,
The European League of Football (ELF) starts its fifth season on Saturday, May 17. If you’re looking for competitive football during the NFL offseason, the ELF might be worth a look. The league has grown steadily since launching in 2021 and now features 16 teams from 9 countries.
Structure and Rules
- 16 teams, divided into 4 divisions
- 12-game regular season over 14 weeks (2 bye weeks per team)
- NFL rules are used throughout, with NCAA-style overtime
- The Championship Game will be played on September 7 in Stuttgart, Germany (MHP Arena)
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North Division:
- Berlin Thunder (Germany)
- Hamburg Sea Devils (Germany)
- Nordic Storm (Denmark and Sweden)
- Rhein Fire (Germany, champions 2023 and 2024)
West Division:
- Cologne Centurions (Germany)
- Frankfurt Galaxy (Germany, 2021 champions)
- Paris Musketeers (France)
- Stuttgart Surge (Germany, 2023 finalists)
East Division:
- Panthers Wrocław (Poland)
- Fehérvár Enthroners (Hungary)
- Prague Lions (Czech Republic)
- Vienna Vikings (Austria, 2022 champions. 2024 finalists)
South Division:
- Helvetic Mercenaries (Switzerland)
- Madrid Bravos (Spain)
- Munich Ravens (Germany)
- Raiders Tirol (Austria)
How to Watch
- DAZN holds global streaming rights and broadcasts all games live
- Fubo Sports Network shows one game per Sunday in the United States (kickoff 4:25 PM CET / 10:25 AM EST / 8:25 AM PST)
- Sportworld offers all games as pay-per-view streams
Notable Players/Coaches with ELF & NFL Experience
- KaVontae Turpin: After a standout season in the ELF with the Panthers Wrocław in 2021, Turpin moved on to the Dallas Cowboys, where he’s now a key part of their roster.
- Lenny Krieg: Former kicker for the Stuttgart Surge. Krieg was recently signed by the Atlanta Falcons after his successful ELF career.
- Keelan Cole: A wide receiver for the Helvetic Mercenaries. Cole previously played in the NFL (Jets/Raiders/Jags) and now brings his experience to the ELF.
- Jim Tomsula: The former NFL head coach of the San Francisco 49ers now leads Rhein Fire as their head coach and led the team to back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024.
- Jack Del Rio: The former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator now coaches the Paris Musketeers.
- Check out the 2025 ELF starting QBs: elfpedia.eu/ELF_Quarterbacks_by_season#2025
More Info and Community
you’re interested in following the season, check out r/elf. The subreddit covers news, team discussions, gameday threads, and much more.
For schedules, rosters, stats, and everything else, visit the official league site:
Also worth checking out: the fan-maintained wiki at elfpedia.eu