LIVESTREAM Germany PPV: Kiel Baltic Hurricanes @ Potsdam Royals, May 10, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)

| American Football | 05/10/2025

The Potsdam Royals kick off their 2025 German Football League title defense against the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes on Saturday May 10 at Luftschiffhafen Potsdam, aiming to extend a historic dynasty despite offseason upheaval. The Royals, two-time defending champions, face a Kiel squad buoyed by a 32-16 preseason win over the GFL2’s Elmshorn Fighting Pirates  .

Potsdam’s quest for a three-peat
Fresh off back-to-back GFL Bowl victories, the Royals enter 2025 with a retooled roster. Quarterback Tyrell Pigrome replaces championship MVP Jaylon Henderson, while new offensive coordinator Gabriel Landa revamps an attack that dominated under predecessor Jaylon Henderson. Retained running back Heiko Bals and a core of local veterans provide continuity, but questions linger about chemistry. “Consistency is our battle cry,” coaches emphasized, pointing to a defense that returns key starters alongside promising additions.

Watch live PPV. Kiel Baltic Hurricanes @ Potsdam Royals, May 10, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)

Kiel’s resurgence under new leadership
The Hurricanes, absent from the 2024 playoffs will have a new face behind center. Dual-threat quarterback PJ Settles headlines an overhauled offense. In the win over Elmshorn, he rushed for a touchdown and connected with British receiver/kicker Anousheh Fulford who accounted for 22 points in the preseason game. Defensive standouts like Philip Stuhr (who scored a safety) and Henoc Joao Lussevo (fumble recovery, TD) anchored a physical performance and will be called upon today against much stiffer opposition.

Tactical adjustments and key players
Potsdam’s success hinges on Pigrome’s adaptation to Landa’s scheme and Bals’ ground dominance. For Kiel, Settles’ mobility and targets like WR Chandler Smith must test the Royals’ secondary. The Hurricanes’ defensive front, which stifled Elmshorn’s attack, faces a stiffer challenge against Potsdam’s high-octane offense.

Stakes and expectations
A Royals win would reaffirm their championship pedigree amid facility challenges and roster turnover. For Kiel, victory signals a return to playoff contention. With Potsdam’s legacy and Kiel’s ambition colliding, Saturday’s clash promises a thrilling start to the GFL season.

Watch live PPV. Kiel Baltic Hurricanes @ Potsdam Royals, May 10, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)

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