| Founded | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Based in |  Switzerland |
| Home stadium | Stadion Brühl Grenchen Stadion Kleinfeld Kriens |
| League | European League of Football (ELF) |
| Website | www |
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On 4 April 2024, the owners of the previous team based in Switzerland, the Helvetic Guards announced that the team would be ceasing operations, and that a new team would be replacing them for the 2024 European League of Football season. [1] On 11 April 2024, the logo and name of the new Swiss ELF team was announced as the Helvetic Mercenaries. [2]
Head Coach for the 2024 season is Val Gunn.
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