The European Football Alliance (EFA) is an association of professional American-football teams in Europe. The member clubs compete in the European League of Football (ELF).
The European League of Football (ELF) was founded on November 4, 2020. [1] Its first season kicked off in June 2021 with eight teams and had expanded to 16 by 2025. The league is headed by CEO Željko Karajica; ownership is attributed to SEH Sports & Entertainment Holding and Patrick Esum, who also served as Commissioner. Individual teams are operated as franchises by independent companies.
In early 2024, several ELF clubs formed the ELF Franchise Association; after the 2024 season this group went public as the Football Franchise Association (FFA). In September 2025, EFA statements (evolving from that association) criticized the ELF's governance and transparency and said clubs would build a new league model for 2026. [2] Reports in 2025 also described failed talks about an Amsterdam franchise; some coverage linked the collapse to disagreements over terms and revenue issues. [3]
On October 6, 2025, multiple EFA clubs and outlets said at least 10 teams would compete under the EFA banner in 2026; coverage the same day noted Raiders Tirol were not among those confirmed competitors for 2026. [4] On November 7, 2025, the EFA added London and Milan as franchise markets; brand identities to be revealed later. [5] Both teams will start to play in the 2027 season. [6]
On November 26, 2025, the ELF and EFA announced that the two competitions would be reunifying with a number of administrative and commercial changes ahead of the 2026 season. [7]
The following teams are member of the European Football Alliance:
| Franchise | City | ELF since | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Galaxy |  Frankfurt | 2021 | PSD Bank Arena |
| London [8] |  London | – | Brisbane Road |
| Madrid Bravos |  Madrid | 2024 | Estadio de Vallehermoso |
| Milano [9] |  Milan | – | Velodromo Vigorelli |
| Nordic Storm |  Copenhagen | 2025 | Gladsaxe Stadium, Søborg |
| Paris Musketeers |  Paris | 2023 | |
| Prague Lions |  Prague | 2023 | FK Viktoria Stadion |
| Raiders Tirol |  Innsbruck | 2022 | Tivoli Stadion Tirol |