Central European Football League kickoff set to deliver Cross-Continent clashes

AFI | American Football | 04/25/2025

The CEFL Championship tournament launches this Saturday, April 26, with four riveting matchups spanning Sweden, the Balkans, and the UK. After months of anticipation, Europe’s premier club competition returns with a day packed with regional rivalries and cross-border showdowns.

Sweden hosts opening doubleheader
At 15:00 CET, two Swedish squads face international challengers: the Carlstad Crusaders battle Norway’s Eidsvoll 1814’s, while the Stockholm Mean Machines clash with Poland’s Warsaw Eagles. Both games test Scandinavia’s dominance against rising Central European programs.

Balkans derby heats up
Serbia’s Belgrade SBB Vukovi and Kragujevac Wild Boars reignite their fierce rivalry at 15:30 CET. As the league’s only intra-country matchup, this grudge match sets the tone for Group play.

UK nightcap under lights
The day concludes at 20:00 CET as England’s Bristol Aztecs host the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Crusaders, a rematch of last year’s semifinal. With both teams eyeing title contention, this clash could preview deeper playoff drama.

All games stream live on the CEFL’s official platforms, with links posted ahead of kickoff. As the tournament begins, every snap inches teams closer to the coveted championship trophy.