List of American football teams in the United Kingdom

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The Chester Romans (in red) in action against the Doncaster Mustangs during the BAFL's 2007 season

American football was introduced to the United Kingdom during the early part of the 20th century by American servicemen stationed in the country. The first recorded match took place on 23 November 1910 at Crystal Palace, London, where a team made up of the crew from USS Idaho defeated their counterparts from USS Vermont 19–0. [1] [2] During the Second World War, matches were played by American and Canadian servicemen stationed in the UK at venues throughout the country. This included the 'Tea Bowl' game played at the White City Stadium in 1944, [3] and this was followed by the creation of the United States Armed Forces Europe (USAFE) league in 1946. This league consisted of teams from American military bases throughout Europe, with one of the league's three conferences made up of teams based in the UK – teams from this conference won the league championship thirteen times until the competition ceased in 1993. [4] [5]

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The first teams open to British players were established in 1983, and competition began the following year in the form of a series of one-off games. The match results were compiled into a 'Merit Table', with teams playing more than three games eligible for the championship—the first champions were the London Ravens, who won all ten of their matches. [6] [7] Hundreds of clubs have since been formed, playing both full contact football and flag football at senior, university and youth level. Many of these clubs have since folded, renamed or merged with other local teams, but a few of the older clubs survive today.

The sport is administered by the British American Football Association (BAFA), with two main bodies of competition; the BAFA National Leagues (BAFANL) and the British Universities American Football League (operating as part of the British Universities and Colleges Sport competition).

National Football League

As part of the NFL International Series, the National Football League, which otherwise has all of its teams resident in the United States, has one team with a permanent part-time residence in the UK.

TeamLocationTermFrequency
Jacksonville Jaguars Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London 2013–2020One game per year
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London2021-present

The league also plays neutral-site games in London under the International Series banner. Since 2007, these have all been at Wembley Stadium; in 2019, the neutral-site games moved to the new home of Tottenham Hotspur.

BAFA National Leagues

The BAFA National Leagues (BAFANL) was formed in 2010 by the BAFA in response to the British American Football League's decision to split from the governing body. [8]

The senior league's membership comprises 68 teams based in towns ranging from Newquay in the south of England to Aberdeen in Scotland. The league is split into two regional conferences; the Southern Football Conference (SFC) and the Northern Football Conference (NFC). The teams within each conference are spread across three tiers with promotion and relegation between each level. The bottom two tiers are further divided into regional conferences. [9] The top-ranking teams in each division compete in playoffs culminating in divisional finals—the championship game contested by the top Premier Division teams is known as the BritBowl. The 2017 champions are the Tamworth Phoenix, who defeated the London Blitz 34–28 in the final held at the Sixways Stadium. [10]

In addition to adult contact football, the BAFA runs youth, junior and women's contact football, and also flag football across all age ranges. [11] A number of the teams within the league operate teams across two or more of these competitions. The British American Football Association defines the age ranges used within the league as follows: [12]

DesignationAges (contact)Ages (flag)
Adult18 and above16 and above
Women17 and above16 and above
Under 19s16 to 19—
Under 17s14 to 1717 and below
Under 12s—12 and below
Key
*Team competing in the BAFANL's Adult Contact League (2020 season)
TeamLocationYears in Senior/Adult League2020 BAFANL Adult Division [9] 2020 BAFA Adult Adult Flag Football Division [13] 2020 BAFA Under-19 Division [14] 2020 BAFA Under-17 Division [15] Other teams [16] [17]
Aberdeen Oilcats Aberdeen  ——Highland North / North———
Aberdeen Roughnecks* Aberdeen 2014– [18] NFC 1 North————
Aylesbury Vale Spartans Aylesbury ——Southeastern / North———
Basingstoke Barracudas Basingstoke  ——Southeastern / South———
Beeston Bears Beeston, Nottinghamshire  ——Mid-England / South———
Berkshire Renegades* Reading 1985–87, 1989, 2006–2014, 2016— [19] SFC East 2——South—
Birmingham Bulls* Birmingham 1984– [20] NFC 2 South——Central—
Birmingham Lions Birmingham ——Southwestern / NorthSouthCentral—
Black Country Vipers Stourbridge ———SouthCentral—
Blisworth Five Blisworth  ——Southeastern / North———
Bournemouth Bobcats* Bournemouth 1986–1991, 2011– [21] SFC 2 South————
Bristol Apache* Bristol 2011– [22] SFC West 2————
Bristol Aztecs* Bristol 1991– [23] Premier South————
Buckinghamshire Wolves Marlow ————SouthYouth flag, Cadet flag
Burnley Tornados* Burnley 2015—AssociateMid-England / North—North West8 vs 8 Contact League
Bury Saints* Bury St Edmunds 2014– [24] SFC East 1————
Calderdale Knights Halifax ——Mid-England / North———
Cambridgeshire Cats* Cambridge 1985–90, 1993–98, 2002– [25] [26] SFC East 1————
Cardiff Hurricanes Cardiff ——Southwestern / South———
Carlisle Kestrels Carlisle 2019—Associate————
Carlisle Sentinels Carlisle 2015–2019—————
Carnegie Reapers Dunfermline  ——Highland North / South———
Carnegie Steelers Dunfermline  ——Highland North / North———
Chester Romans* Chester 1987– [27] NFC South 1—NorthNorth West—
Chichester Sharks Chichester ——Southeastern / South———
Chorley Buccaneers Chorley ———NorthNorth WestYouth flag, Cadet flag
Clyde Valley Blackhawks* Wishaw 2009– [28] NFC North 2————
Cobham Cougars Cobham, Surrey ———SouthSouth—
Colchester Gladiators* Wivenhoe 1985–95, 2005– [29] SFC East 2——South East—
Cornish Sharks* Newquay 2007– [30] SFC West 2——South West (development)—
Coventry Cougars Coventry —————Youth flag, Cadet flag
Coventry Jets Coventry 1991–93, 2004–2018 [31] —————
Crewe Railroaders* Crewe 1985–90, 2012– [32] NFC 2 South————
Doncaster Colts Doncaster ————North East / Yorkshire—
Doncaster Mustangs* Doncaster 2003– [33] NFC East 2————
Dumfries Hunters* Dumfries 2017—NFC North 2————
Dunbeth Dragons Coatbridge ——Highland North / North———
Dundee Hurricanes Dundee 2003–2019 [34] —————
Dunfermline Kings Dunfermline 2017—NFC North 2Highland North / North———
Dunfermline Revolution Dunfermline  ——Highland North / North———
East Essex Sabres* Shoeburyness 2017—SFC East 2——South East (development)—
East Kent Mavericks* Canterbury 2006– [35] SFC 1 East——South East—
East Kilbride Pirates* Hamilton 1986– [36] NFC North 1—NorthScotland—
Edinburgh Napier Knights Edinburgh ————Scotland (development)—
Edinburgh Outlaws Edinburgh ——Highland North / South———
Edinburgh Wolves* Edinburgh 2003– [37] Premier North—NorthScotland—
Essex Spartans* Billericay 1999– [38] SFC 2 East——South East—
Etone Jaguars Nuneaton ————Central—
Rushmoor Knights * Farnborough 1986– [39] SFC Central 1—SouthSouth West—
Furness Phantoms* Ulverston 2014– [40] NFC West 2————
Gateshead Senators* Gateshead 1986– [41] NFC North 2——North East / Yorkshire—
Glasgow Hornets Glasgow ——Highland North / North———
Glasgow Tigers* Glasgow 1986– [42] NFC 1 North——Scotland (development)—
Gloucester Centurions Gloucester 2009–2014 [43] —Southwestern / South———
Grangemouth Broncos Grangemouth ——Highland North / South———
Halton Spartans* Widnes 2015—NFC South 1——North West (development)—
Hamilton Buccaneers Hamilton ————Scotland—
Hastings Conquerors* Hastings 2015—SFC East 2————
Hereford Stampede* Hereford 2020—SFC Central 2————
Hertfordshire Cheetahs* Watford, Hertfordshie 1987– [44] SFC East 1—SouthSouthYouth flag, Cadet flag
Highland Stags Inverness 2009– [28] Associate—NorthScotland—
Horsham Buccaneers Horsham —————Youth flag
Humber Warhawks* Kingston upon Hull 2015—NFC 2 South————
Inverclyde Goliaths* Greenock 2018—NFC North 1——Scotland—
Ipswich Cardinals* Ipswich 1987– [45] SFC 2 East——South East (development)—
Jurassic Coast Raptors Dorchester 2016— [46] SFC South 2————
Kent Exiles* Orpington 1991– [47] Premier South—SouthSouth East / London (2 teams)—
Kent Phoenix Maidstone ————South East—
King's Lynn Patriots King's Lynn —Associate———8 vs 8 League
Knottingley Raiders* Knottingley 2017—NFC 2 South————
Lancashire Wolverines* Blackburn 1988–2004, 2007– [48] NFC South 1————
Leeds Academy Assassins Leeds ———NorthNorth East / Yorkshire—
Leeds Bobcats* Leeds 2015NFC East 2————
Leeds Samurai Leeds  ——Mid-England / North———
Leeds Tornadoes Leeds  ——Mid-England / North———
Leicester Eagles Leicester ——Southwestern / North———
Leicester Falcons* Leicester 2008– [49] NFC South 1——Central—
Leicester Huntsmen Leicester —————Youth Flag
Lincolnshire Bombers* Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2007– [50] NFC East 2—NorthNorth East / Yorkshire—
Lincolnshire Longhorns Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2018——————
London Barracuda London  ——Southeastern / South———
London Blitz* Finsbury Park 1984– [51] Premier South /
SFC South 2 (London Blitz B)		Southeastern / SouthSouthLondonYouth flag
London Hornets* Camden Town 2014— [52] SFC East 1————
London Olympians* Crystal Palace 1984–2007, 2009– [53] Premier South————
London Rebels Kennington Park ——Southeastern / South———
London Smoke Clapham Common 2018 -————London Flash
London Vipers Crystal Palace  ——Southeastern / South———
London Warriors* Boston Manor 2008– [54] Premier South——London—
Maidstone Pumas* Maidstone 1998–2014, 2016— [55] SFC East 2————
Manchester Crows Manchester  ——Mid-England / South———
Manchester Titans* Manchester 2003, 2005– [56] Premier NorthMid-England / SouthNorthNorth West (2 teams)—
Mansfield Honey Badgers Mansfield  ——Mid-England / South———
Merseyside Nighthawks* Birkenhead 1986– [57] Premier North—NorthNorth West (development)—
Merthyr Tydfil Thunder Ducks Merthyr Tydfil ——Southwestern / South———
Moray Tide Lossiemouth ————Scotland—
Morecambe Bay Storm* Morecambe 2017—NFC West 2————
Nairnshire Dragons Nairn ————Scotland (development)—
Northern Nightmare Sunderland ——Highland North / South———
Northants Knights*Northampton2019-SFC Central 2Associate League
Northants Phantoms Northampton ——Southwestern / North———
Northants Titans Northampton  ——Southwestern / North——Youth flag
North East Academy Newcastle upon Tyne ————North East / Yorkshire—
Northumberland Thunder Cramlington  ——Highland North / South———
Northumberland Vikings* Woolsington 2015—NFC North 1————
Norwich Devils Norwich 1986–2011, 2018 [58] SFC East 2 [9] ——South East (development)—
Nottingham Caesars* Nottingham 1995– [59] NFC South 1—North——
Ouse Valley Eagles* Bedford 2014 [60] SFC Central 2——South—
Oxford Killer Ponies Oxford  ——Southwestern / South———
Oxford Saints* Abingdon 1984– [61] SFC Central 1————
Peterborough Saxons Peterborough 2002–2016 [62] —————
Plymouth Buccaneers Plymouth ——Southwestern / South———
Portsmouth Dreadnoughts* Portsmouth 2014– [63] SFC Central 1————
Reading Lions Reading ——Southeastern / North & South
(2 teams)		———
Rugby Maulers Rugby  ——Southwestern / North———
Sandwell Steelers* Sandwell 2014– [64] Premier North——Central—
Scunthorpe Alphas Scunthorpe 2019–Associate'———Youth Development
Sheffield Forge Sheffield ————North East / Yorkshire (development)—
Sheffield Giants* Sheffield 2010– [65] Premier NorthMid-England / South—North East / Yorkshire—
Sheffield Vipers Sheffield  ——Mid-England / North———
Shrewsbury Sentinels Shrewsbury  ——Southwestern / North———
Shropshire Revolution* Telford 2007– [66] NFC South 1————
Solent Seahawks Southampton ———SouthSouth West—
Solent Thrashers* Southampton 2005– [67] SFC Central 1Southwestern / South———
Somerset Wyverns Taunton 2018SFC West 2——South West—
South Lincs LightningBourne2020-22
South London Renegades Southwark ————London—
South Wales Warriors* Llanharan 1996–99, 2001– [68] SFC Central 1————
Staffordshire Surge* Stoke-on-Trent 1994– [69] NFC West 2————
Studley Bearcats Studley —————Youth flag, Cadet flag
Sussex Thunder* Brighton 1997–2013, 2015 [70] SFC Central 1——South West—
Swindon Storm* Swindon 2013– [71] SFC South 2——South West—
Tamworth Phoenix* Tamworth 2008– [72] Premier North——Central—
Torbay Trojans* Paignton 1984–92, 1997–99, 2014– [73] SFC West 2————
Victoria Park Panthers Victoria Park, London  ——Southeastern / South———
Ware Wolves Ware  ——Southeastern / North———
Wembley Five-O Wembley  ——Southeastern / North———
Wembley Stallions* Wembley 2015—SFC 1 East——London—
West Coast Trojans Renfrew 2005–2018 [74] —————
West Essex Showboats Epping ——Southeastern / North———
West Lothian Astros Livingston  ——Highland North / South———
Westcliff Storm Westcliff-on-Sea  ——Southeastern / North———
Woodham Warriors Woodham ——Highland North / South———
Worcester Royals Worcester  ——Southwestern / North———
Worcestershire Black Knights* Worcester 2017— [75] SFC Central 2————
Yorkshire Rams* Leeds 1987– [76] NFC South 1Mid-England / North———

Northern Ireland

Northern Irish teams compete in an amateur island-wide regional competition in Ireland, organised by the Irish American Football League (IAFL). Teams from Northern Ireland compete in the Northern Division of the IAFL. The teams, along with other amateur teams in Northern Ireland and throughout the rest of Ireland, also compete in competitions such as the Shamrock Bowl.

Currently neither of the two universities of Northern Ireland compete in either the British Universities or the IAFL College Bowl.

TeamLocationYear entered league2016 division [77]
Antrim Jets Antrim 2017 [78] IAFL2
Belfast Knights Belfast 1994 [79] Shamrock Bowl Conference North
Belfast Trojans Belfast 2007 [80] Shamrock Bowl Conference North
Craigavon Cowboys Craigavon 1986 [81] Shamrock Bowl Conference North
Tyrone Titans Omagh 2014 [82] IAFL1 North

British Universities and Colleges Sport

The British Universities American Football League (BUAFL) was formed in 2007 by the BAFA after the organisation that ran its predecessor ceased operations. [83] [84] [85] Since 2012, the league has operated under the jurisdiction of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). [86]

The league operates on three tiers – two Premier divisions (North and South) with 6 regional conferences in the lower two tiers – with most teams from the two Premier divisions competing in postseason Championship playoffs. A system of promotion and relegation is used between the three tiers. [87] The two teams that progress through the playoffs compete in the National Championship Final (formerly the College Bowl) which is held at the South Leeds Stadium. [86]

The 2016-17 champions are the Stirling Clansmen, who defeated the Durham Saints 10–7 in the final played at the Sixways Stadium, Worcester. [88]

TeamUniversityLocationYear entered
league		2017–18 division [89] 2019-20 division [90] 2022-23 division
Aberdeen University of Aberdeen Aberdeen 2 Borders
ARU Rhinos Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge 2012 [91] 2A South East2 South East2 Midlands
Bangor Muddogs Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd 2009 [92] 2A North2 North2 North
Bath Killer Bees University of Bath Bath 1992 [93] Premier South1 South West2 South West
Bath Spa Bulldogs Bath Spa University Bath 2010 [94] 2A South West2 South West2 South West
Bedfordshire Bulls University of Bedfordshire Bedford 2017 [95] 2A Midlands
Birmingham Lions University of Birmingham Birmingham 1989 [96] Premier SouthPremier SouthPremier South
Bournemouth University Bobcats Bournemouth University Bournemouth 2014 [97] 2A South West2 South West1 South West
BNU Buccaneers Buckinghamshire New University Chalfont St Giles 2008 [98] 2A South
Bradford Bears University of Bradford Bradford 2011 [99] 2A North2 North2 North
Brighton Panthers University of Brighton Brighton 2003 [100] 2A South1 South2 South
Bristol Barracuda University of Bristol Bristol 2007 [101] 2A South West2 South West1 South West
Brunel Burners Brunel University Uxbridge 2010 [102] 1A South1 South East1 South East
Cambridge Pythons University of Cambridge Cambridge 2011 [103] 1A South East2 South East2 Midlands
Canterbury Christ Church Chargers Canterbury Christ Church University Canterbury 2009 [104] 1A South East2 South East2 South East
Cardiff Cobras Cardiff University Cardiff 1987 [105] 1A South West1 South WestPremier South
Chester Legion University of Chester Chester 2016 [87] 2A North2 Midlands
Chichester Spitfires Chichester University Chichester 2014 [106] 2A South2 South2 South
City Wolfpack City University London Islington, London2013 [107] 2A South2 South East2 South East
Coventry Jets Coventry University Coventry 2010 [108] 2A MidlandsPremier North1 Midlands
Derby Braves University of Derby Derby 1996 [109] Premier North1 Midlands2 Midlands
DMU Falcons De Montfort University Leicester 2011 [110] 2A Midlands1 Midlands2 Midlands
Durham Saints Durham University Durham 2007 [111] Premier NorthPremier NorthPremier North
Edge Hill Vikings Edge Hill University Ormskirk 2015 [112] 2A North2 North2 North
Edinburgh Napier Knights Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh 2004 [113] 1A North1 North2 Borders
Edinburgh Predators University of Edinburgh Edinburgh 2009 [114] 2A Borders1 North1 Borders
Essex Blades University of Essex Colchester 2001 [115] 2A South East1 South East1 South East
Exeter Demons University of Exeter Exeter 2009 [116] 1A South West1 South West1 South West
Glasgow Tigers University of Glasgow Glasgow 1986 [117] 1A North2 Borders1 Borders
Gloucestershire Gladiators University of Gloucestershire Cheltenham 2010 [118] 2A South West2 South West2 South West
Greenwich Mariners University of Greenwich Crystal Palace 2004 [119] 2A South East2 South East2 South East
Heriot-Watt Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh 2015 [120] 2A Borders2 Borders2 Borders
Hertfordshire Hurricanes University of Hertfordshire Hatfield 1994 [121] Premier SouthPremier South1 South
Huddersfield Hawks University of Huddersfield Huddersfield 2007 [122] 2A Midlands2 Midlands
Hull Sharks University of Hull Kingston upon Hull 1985 [123] 1A North1 North1 Borders
Imperial Immortals Imperial College London South Kensington 2009 [124] 1A South East1 South East1 South East
KCL Regents King's College London Southwark 2010 [125] 2A South2 South East2 South East
Keele Crusaders Keele University Keele, Staffordshire 2013 [126] 2A North2 Midlands2 Midlands
Kent Falcons University of Kent Canterbury 1996 [127] 1A South East1 South East1 South East
Kingston Cougars Kingston University Kingston upon Thames 2012 [128] 1A South2 South2 South East
Lancaster Bombers Lancaster University Lancaster 1991 [129] 2A Borders2 North2 North
Leeds Beckett Carnegie Leeds Beckett University Leeds 2009 [130] Premier NorthPremier NorthPremier North
Leeds Gryphons University of Leeds Leeds 1990 [131] 1A Yorkshire1 Yorkshire1 Borders
Leicester Longhorns University of Leicester Leicester 1985 [132] 1A Midlands2 Midlands2 Midlands
Lincoln Colonials University of Lincoln Lincoln 2006 [133] 2A Midlands2 Midlands2 Midlands
Liverpool Fury Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool 2008 [134] 1A Yorkshire1 Yorkshire1 North
Liverpool Raptors University of Liverpool Liverpool 2015 [112] 2A North2 North2 North
Loughborough Legion Loughborough University Loughborough 1988 [135] Premier North1 Midlands1 Midlands
Manchester Tyrants University of Manchester Manchester 2009 [136] 2A North2 North1 North
MMU Eagles Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester 2011 [137] 2A Midlands2 North1 North
Newcastle Raiders Newcastle University Gateshead 1985 [138] 2A Borders1 NorthPremier North
Northampton Nemesis University of Northampton Northampton 2011 [139] 2A Midlands
Northumbria Mustangs Northumbria University Gateshead 2008 [140] 1A North1 North1 Borders
Nottingham Bandits University of Nottingham Nottingham 1996 [141] 1A MidlandsPremier NorthPremier North
Nottingham 2nd team University of Nottingham Nottingham 2 Midlands2 Midlands
NTU Renegades Nottingham Trent University Nottingham 2009 [142] 1A Midlands1 Midlands1 Midlands
OBU Panthers Oxford Brookes University Oxford 2010 [143] 2A South West2 South2 South
Oxford Lancers University of Oxford Oxford 2012 [144] 2A South West2 South1 South
Plymouth Blitz University of Plymouth Plymouth 2001 [145] 1A South West2 South West2 South West
Portsmouth Destroyers University of Portsmouth Portsmouth 2006 [146] Premier South1 South1 South
Queen Mary and Barts London Vipers Queen Mary, University of London London 2016 [87] 2A South East1 South East1 South East
Reading Knights University of Reading Reading 1987 [147] 1A South1 South2 South
Royal Holloway Bears Royal Holloway, University of London Egham 2005 [148] 2A South1 South1 South
SGS Pride South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Bristol Premier South
Sheffield Hallam Warriors Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield 2003 [149] 1A Yorkshire1 Yorkshire1 North
Sheffield Sabres University of Sheffield Sheffield 2000 [150] 1A Yorkshire1 Yorkshire1 North
Solent Redhawks Southampton Solent University Southampton 2009 [151] 1A South West2 South West2 South
Southampton Stags University of Southampton Southampton 1989 [152] 2A South West1 South West1 South West
Staffordshire Stallions Staffordshire University Stoke-on-Trent 1992 [153] 1A Midlands2 Midlands1 Midlands
Stirling Clansmen University of Stirling Stirling 1985 [154] Premier NorthPremier NorthPremier North
Sunderland Serpents University of Sunderland Sunderland 2004 [155] 1A North2 Borders2 Borders
Surrey Stingers University of Surrey Guildford 1994 [156] 1A South1 South2 South
Sussex Saxons University of Sussex Falmer, East Sussex 2013 [157] 1A South2 South1 South
Swansea Titans Swansea University Swansea 2009 [158] Premier SouthPremier South1 South West
Tarannau Aberystwyth Aberystwyth University Aberystwyth 1992 [159] 2A North2 North2 South West
Teesside Cougars Teesside University Middlesbrough 1985 [160] 2A Borders2 Borders2 Borders
UCLan Rams University of Central Lancashire Preston, Lancashire 2012 [161] 1A Yorkshire1 Yorkshire2 North
UCL Emperors University College London London 2016 [87] 2A South2 South2 South East
UEA Pirates University of East Anglia Norwich 1987 [162] 1A South EastPremier SouthPremier South
UEL Titans University of East London London 2015 [112] 2A South East2 South East2 South East
UWE Bullets University of the West of England Filton 1992 [163] 1A South WestPremier SouthPremier South
UWE 2nd team University of the West of England Filton 2 South West2 South West
UWS Pyros University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus Paisley 2003 [164] 2A Borders2 Borders2 Borders
Warwick Wolves University of Warwick Warwick 1989 [165] 1A Midlands1 Midlands1 Midlands
Winchester Silverbacks [166] University of Winchester Winchester 2 South2 South
Worcester Royals University of Worcester Worcester 2009 [167] 2A Midlands1 South West2 South West
York Centurions University of York York 2009 [168] 2A Borders2 Borders2 North
YSJ Jaguars York St John University York 20172A Borders2 Borders2 North

Exhibition Teams

The following teams are Exhibition teams who play several annual games on the continent against a European League team. The team is made up of a selection of BAFANL players from other sides.

TeamLocationTermFrequency
The Thundering HerdTravelling Exhibition Team2017–2019One game per year
Sealand Seahawks Travelling Exhibition National Team2021–Several games per year

British Armed Forces Teams

TeamLocationTermLeague
British Army Jackals DMS Whittington, Staffordshire 2021–Armed Forces
Royal Air Force Mustangs RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire 2021–Armed Forces
Royal Navy Portsmouth, Hampshire 2021–Armed Forces

8GL League

The 8GL League is an 8 vs 8 Adult contact League, initially set up as a separate entity not under the governing body of the British American Football Association.

TeamLocationTerm
King's Lynn Patriots King's Lynn, Norfolk 2020–
Leigh Miners Tyldesley, Greater Manchester 2019–2020
Midland Storm Birmingham 2019-
Pennine Panthers Burnley, Lancashire 2019–
St Helens Cardinals St Helens, Merseyside 2019–
Warrington Storm Warrington, Cheshire 2019–
Warwickshire Bears Warwick, Warwickshire 2019–
Wigan Raiders Wigan, Greater Manchester 2019–

American High School League in Europe

The American High School League in Europe (also referred to as High School Football Europe) is a competition organised by the European branch of the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. The teams in this league are drawn from high schools affiliated with US military bases within Europe, with the exception of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College which is a further education college located in Filton, England. The league in its present format was founded in 1975, with its constituent teams divided into three divisions. All teams play a regular season schedule against the other teams in their regional conference, with the top-ranked teams competing in playoffs to decide the divisional champions. As of 2017, only one team based in the United Kingdom competes in the league, compared to the five teams that competed in 2012. [169] [170]

TeamLocationDivision [169] [170]
Alconbury Dragons Alconbury High School, Alconbury —
Bristol Academy PRIDE South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, Filton —
Lakenheath LancersLakenheath High School, RAF Lakenheath Division I
Menwith Hill Mustangs Menwith Hill Elementary/High School, RAF Menwith Hill —
Southbank Blackhawks Southbank International School, London —

Bristol Academy Community League

The Bristol Academy Community League (BACL) is a competition set up by the Bristol Academy of Sport in December 2012 for school pupils in Bristol and its surrounding areas. The league provides competition for players in the 14-17 and 17-20-year age brackets. The league comprises six teams, representing a specific geographic area. [171]

TeamArea represented
Bristol CowboysCentral Bristol
Bristol Gators Bath and East Bristol
Bristol Bobcats South Gloucestershire and North Bristol
Bristol Falcons Somerset and South Bristol
Swindon Storm Swindon
Welsh Tomahawks Newport

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The Lincolnshire Bombers are a British American football team based in North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, England. The team in its current form was founded in 2005. They currently play in the BAFA NFC South 2 for the 2019 season. The original team the Lincoln Bombers were formed in the late 1980s and in 1992 the team was renamed the Lincoln Saints. The Saints were 1993 National First Division champions. Following several mergers with other regional clubs The Saints disbanded leaving the county without an American Football team until the club reformed in 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luis Suárez</span> Uruguayan footballer (born 1987)

Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Known for his goal scoring ability, movement, and clinical finishing, he is regarded as one of the best players of his generation as well as one of the greatest strikers of all time. Nicknamed "El Pistolero", individually, he has won two European Golden Shoes, an Eredivisie Golden Boot, a Premier League Golden Boot and a Pichichi Trophy. He has scored over 500 career goals for club and country.

The South Wales Warriors are a British American football team based in Llanharan, Mid Glamorgan, Wales. They play in SFC 1 West for the 2022 season. The team was formed in 2001 after the Tiger Bay Warriors had disbanded due to the departure of head coach Rob Mota, along with key staff and players, by the remaining players and staff; the staff used equipment, resources and shirts from the folded Tiger Bay Warriors for economical purposes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">British Universities American Football League</span> College American football league in the UK

The British Universities American Football League (BUAFL) is an American football league contested by university teams in the United Kingdom as part of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) organisation. The league was formed by the British American Football Association (BAFA), the national governing body of American football in the UK, in 2007 as the successor to the British Collegiate American Football League, after BAFA withdrew its recognition of the British Student American Football Association which ran that league. The BUAFL has been credited with reviving interest in American football in the UK.


The East Kent Mavericks are an American Football team based in Canterbury, Kent. First formed in 2001 as a flag football team, they are the BAFA National Leagues D2 National Champions, D2 SFC Conference Champions and D2 SFC East Division Champions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">American football</span> Team field sport

American football, referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada and also known as gridiron football, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The offense, the team with possession of the oval-shaped football, attempts to advance down the field by running with the ball or throwing it, while the defense, the team without possession of the ball, aims to stop the offense's advance and to take control of the ball for themselves. The offense must advance the ball at least ten yards in four downs or plays; if they fail, they turn over the football to the defense, but if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs to continue the drive. Points are scored primarily by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone for a touchdown or kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts for a field goal. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

The Hertfordshire Cheetahs are an American football team based in Watford, including a senior kitted team (contact) competing in the BAFA National Leagues (BAFANL), Under 16 and under 19 kitted teams (contact) a women's kitted team and The Hertfordshire Cheetahs Flag Football 11U, 14U, and 17U Flag football (non-contact) teams playing in the BAFA Youth Flag Football League. Currently all teams train and host their home games at Sun Postal Sports & Social Club, Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, WD17 3BN. The senior team was first formed in 1986 and entered a senior competition the following year, making them the third-longest continuously competing team in the United Kingdom behind only the Birmingham Bulls and Glasgow Tigers. During their history, the Cheetahs have reached the Divisional Playoff final on five occasions: in 1997, 2004, 2005, 2018 and 2023.The 2018 final was their first championship victory beating the Portsmouth Dreadnoughts for division 2 honours. After winning the Thames Valley div 2021 SFC1 West 2022 the Cheetahs won it all in 2023 SFC1 West Div and Southern Conference and finally took National honours against the Northumberland Vikings in over time. After a 13-0 season they earned promotion to the Premier league in 2024

The BAFANL (BAFA National Leagues) is the primary American football domestic league competition in Great Britain. Originally formed in 1983, the league is run by the British American Football Association to coordinate contact football within England, Scotland and Wales. The top level is the Premier Division and the BritBowl is the annual final championship game. The league was reformed in 2010 following the collapse of the British American Football League, which had run in a number of different guises since the early 1980s. Previous names of the league were the UKAFL (UK American Football League), the Budweiser League and the BNGL (British National Gridiron League). From 1998 until 2005 the league was known as the BSL (British Senior League). Tensions grew throughout 2009 between the directors of BAFL and those of the governing body the British American Football Association, and at the beginning of 2010 the BAFL formally, but unconstitutionally, withdrew from BAFA. This led to uproar from the teams within BAFL, ultimately signalling the end for BAFL as an entity. The league ceased operations on 1 April 2010 and was replaced by the BAFA Community Leagues for the 2010 season, rebranding in 2011 to become the BAFANL. Notable players to have come from the BAFANL who have gone on to play in the NFL are Efe Obada, Aden Durde, Jermaine Allen and Marvin Allen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Football in the Philippines</span>

Football in the Philippines is administered by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the governing body of football in the country.

The Carlisle Border Reivers were an American Football team playing in Division 2 North of the BAFA Community Leagues. They were based in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The team folded in 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crewe Railroaders</span> American football team based in England

The Crewe Railroaders are an American football team based in Crewe, Cheshire, England, founded in 1984. They play in NFC 2 West of the BAFA National Leagues. The team resumed playing competitive games in 2012, having reformed in 2010 after folding in 1990.

The Brunei Super League is a professional league for men's association football in the sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. It is at the top tier of the Bruneian football league system, and it is managed by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD). The football clubs participating in this top tier league need to pass a set of requirements and verification process, particularly related to professionalism and infrastructure feasibility.

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