First played | November 6, 2016 |
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Trophy | The Martin Judge Jr. Trophy |
The China Bowl was the season ending championship game for the China Arena Football League (CAFL). [1] [2]
The China Bowl champion receives the Martin Judge Jr. Trophy [3]
Game | Date | Winning team | Losing team | Site | ||
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China Bowl | November 6, 2016 | Beijing Lions | 35 | Qingdao Clipper | 34 | Shanghai Oriental Sports Center |
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